About: nathanrivalland
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- Nathan Rivalland is a journalist with the Times News Group. He covers community news, lifestyle and sport across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong.
July 14, 2026
Documentary tells story of surf and second chances
A Victorian woman's journey from heartbreak to state representative longboarder is the focus of a new documentary by Surf Coast and Bellarine filmmakers, which...
July 12, 2026
Historic church reborn as live music venue
A restored historic church will reopen as one of Geelong's newest live music venues next month, creating a dedicated performance space for independent artists. Geelong...
July 12, 2026
Tigers turn to trusted clubman
THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club has appointed respected clubman Daniel Emmerson as its A-grade coach for the 2026–27 season. A Barry Sexton Best clubperson winner,...
July 11, 2026
Lifetime of service earns hall of fame honour
ALMOST five decades of dedication to surf boat rowing have earned a local surf lifesaving veteran the sport's highest individual honour. Jan Juc's Scott Tannahill...
July 9, 2026
Why one Jan Juc man is riding 2,000km across WA
A prostate cancer diagnosis has inspired Jan Juc resident Marcus Lens to tackle a 2,000km ride across Western Australia in the hope of helping...
July 9, 2026
Local duo chase ranking points after setback
Torquay's Estella Carbonelli and Stevie O'Day will be chasing valuable national ranking points at the Soundbox Oz Grom Open this weekend as the race...
July 8, 2026
Second coach departure leaves Giants leaderless, again
Geelong West Giants has parted ways with a senior coach for the second time this season as the club continues to struggle for on-field...
July 8, 2026
Club believes it has the secret sauce for national success
FROM a 15-year-old preparing for her first national championships to former Australian champions chasing more success, 13th Beach Barwon Heads Surf Life Saving Club...
July 7, 2026
Hidden fish stash sparks investigation
A Bellarine Peninsula restaurant is under investigation after Victorian Fisheries Officers allegedly uncovered a hidden stash of illegally sourced seafood. An inspection last week initially...
July 7, 2026
Kelly Slater back on surfing’s biggest stage as wildcard
Eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater will return to the World Surf League Championship Tour as a wildcard at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro. The surfing great...
July 7, 2026
Melanie Bracewell celebrates the art of dilly dallying
ONE of Australia's favourite comedians from across the ditch, Melanie Bracewell, is returning to Geelong with her new show Dilly Dallying. The 10 July performance...
July 7, 2026
Meet the Moolap man handcrafting cigar box guitars
AFTER decades crafting furniture, Moolap's Greg McKinnon has turned his woodworking skills to a different kind of instrument: handcrafted cigar box guitars. Under the name...
July 6, 2026
The next chapter of The Jungle Giants
THE Jungle Giants are heading back to Australian stages after five years of international touring, bringing their latest album and trademark high-energy live show...
July 5, 2026
Geelong mum gives back to cancer centre that helped save her
AFTER beating breast cancer, Norlane's Kylie Blackney is spending July giving back to the team that helped save her life. The mother of three is...
July 5, 2026
Global plates, local roots: the world-class chef making Geelong’s ingredients sing
GEELONG's dining scene has expanded with the arrival of Italian-inspired restaurant Sociali and rooftop venue Skyline Bar inside the city's new Crowne Plaza hotel. Downstairs,...
July 3, 2026
Big names bound for Anglesea in latest Sound Doctor lineup
US indie favourites Fruit Bats, Frankston's The Belair Lip Bombs and Sydney psych-rockers The Lazy Eyes are all heading to Anglesea as part of...
July 1, 2026
Will this AFL great lace up for Modewarre?
Gary Ablett Jr could be set for a surprise return to local football, with his junior club Modewarre hopeful the AFL great will pull...
July 1, 2026
Chasing the Socceroos dream
A YOUNG Torquay soccer player is set to represent Australia on the international stage after earning selection in the nation's under-10 squad for the...
July 1, 2026
Torquay mates win state call-up
TWO St Therese Primary School students will represent Victoria at the 2026 School Sport Australia Championships after earning selection in the state's under-12 boys...
June 30, 2026
Winter festival returns with new rides
A 45m ice toboggan and a towering new drop ride are among the additions to one of the Bellarine's biggest winter attractions this year. Adventure...
June 26, 2026
Geelong lands Australia’s biggest supercross event in major coup
THOUSANDS of tonnes of dirt, massive pyrotechnics and the country's best riders will descend on GMHBA Stadium this November as it transforms into the...
June 25, 2026
Experimental pies earn national honours
A pie dreamed up on the day of judging has helped a Bellarine bakery collect 11 medals at a national competition on the Gold...
June 24, 2026
A dive into local surf forecasting with Craig Brokensha
LEADING Australian surf forecaster Craig Brokensha is optimistic about the winter ahead for surfers on the Surf Coast and Bellarine. The region has enjoyed an...
June 23, 2026
European success fuels teen snowboarders next challenge
AFTER a decade on the slopes and multiple junior wins across Europe, Jan Juc snowboarder Pantxo Wall is chasing a professional freeriding career. The 18-year-old...
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