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.
February 20, 2026
Loggers prepare for state showdown
MORE than 15 surfers from the Surf Coast and Bellarine are set to represent the region with pride at the 2026 Victorian Longboard Titles...
February 20, 2026
Summer rolls on for Ocean Alley
AUSTRALIAN rockers Ocean Alley are rolling into Torquay next month to headline SummerSalt for the first time. The surf-loving six piece will be taking over...
February 19, 2026
Geelong businesses swing into action for charity
More than $100,000 will be invested in creating a fairer Geelong community thanks to the success of the Give Where You Live Foundation e&s...
February 17, 2026
Horan to slide for his mate
LOCAL police sergeant Mathew Horan will slide into the ice this May in honour of a close mate battling Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Horan will...
February 16, 2026
Torquay crowned as world’s best boardriders club
TORQUAY Boardriders has achieved its biggest feat in its near 50-year history, becoming the world's best surf riding club for the first time. The local...
February 16, 2026
Highton roundabout to improve traffic flow and safety
UPGRADES to the Rosyln Road/Thornhill Road intersection in Highton will improve traffic flow and make the area safer for road users. Construction of a new...
February 15, 2026
AFLW coaching panel finalised
GEELONG has added two new faces to their assistant coaching ranks for this year's AFLW season. Two-time premiership assistant coach Ryan Pendlebury and former Cats...
February 15, 2026
Top iron competitors dazzle in Lorne
MORE than 200 of the country's top iron competitors took to the water in the Lorne 5,000 World Ocean Series event at the weekend. The...
February 15, 2026
Huxtable achieves top result in Hawaii
JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable has achieved one of biggest competitive feats to date, securing a Semi Final finish at the Lexus Pipe Challenger...
February 14, 2026
Riv on the Record – Alissa Pili (WNBL star)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Geelong Venom WNBL star Alissa Pili. Spin it! You’ve competed at the highest level...
February 14, 2026
ARIA award winner to play in Anglesea
ARIA and J-Award winning songwriter and vocalist Hannah Joy will play a rare solo show in Anglesea later this month. The voice and creative force...
February 13, 2026
Twenty rounds of action for revised GFNL season
The 2026 Geelong Football Netball League season will feature a 20-round home and away fixture, with senior football and netball grades to play an...
February 13, 2026
Koori Titles decided at Urquharts Bluff
MORE than 90 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across the state took to the water in the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles. Last...
February 13, 2026
PHC, The Gordon team up to enrich young talent
LOCAL premier hair and beauty wholesaler Professional Hair Care Hair & Beauty has partnered with The Gordon TAFE in Geelong to foster the next...
February 8, 2026
Geelong bars shake up margarita fiesta
FROM classic sips to bold creative twists, everyone's favourite tequila cocktail is set to be struck into the limelight at a special event in...
February 8, 2026
Local surf rowers locked in for Aussies
LIFE Saving Victoria has selected five local surf boat crews to represent Victoria at the Surf Life Saving Australia Interstate Championships. The event will be...
February 6, 2026
Wax Up ready to wow
THIS year's West Coast Wax Up is shaping up to be the biggest and best in the event's history, with surfers set to hit...
February 6, 2026
Rock and rage returns to Geelong
The fearless life and legacy of Divinyls frontwoman and Geelong local Chrissy Amphlett will thunder back onto a hometown stage this month, as her...
February 6, 2026
Local talent the cream of the crop at Bells
FOUR competitors from the Surf Coast have taken out top honours at the first round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles at Bells Beach. More...
February 6, 2026
Wines to be uncorked on CBD walk
ONE of Geelong's top wine events returns to support local communities in a big way this weekend. The APCO Foundation Geelong Wine Walk will take...
February 3, 2026
Water saving encouraged in Geelong
FURTHER pressure is being placed on the region's water storages due to household use increasing dramatically by 25 per cent over the peak summer...
February 3, 2026
Structure changes to All Abilities Football Competition
AFL BARWON will introduce two distinct football division to its All-Abilities football competition, designed to better support participation, safety and long-term growth. From 2026, the...
February 3, 2026
Bright future for King George whiting
JUVENILE King George whiting numbers in Port Phillip Bay are the best they've been since 2021 according to new surveys released by the Victorian...
February 2, 2026
Court Clash to come to Kardinia Park
LOCAL govering sporting body AFL Barwon is launching a new competition as the ultimate tune-up to start the 2026 netball season in style. The high...
