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 2, 2026
Paws for Gaws returns to support vulnerable animals
ONE of Geelong Animal Welfare Society's (GAWS) favourite annual traditions will make its return to the Geelong Waterfront next month. The 2026 PAWS for GAWS...
February 1, 2026
Carbonelli rips her way to the top in WA
JAN JUC surfer Estella Carbonelli has clinched back-to-back wins at the Taj Small Fries national surfing event in Yallingup, Western Australia. The 12-year-old reigned supreme...
January 30, 2026
Huppatz wins world junior surfing title
JAN JUC-raised surfer Isla Huppatz has achieved her greatest competitive feat to date, becoming a world junior champion for the first time. The 18-year reigning...
January 29, 2026
Shots fired during stolen car interception in Geelong
A busy Geelong intersection became the scene of a dramatic police operation on Thursday afternoon after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at officers. Police...
January 29, 2026
Celebrating sailing, community and family fun in Geelong
GEELONG's waterfront came alive over the January long weekend, with the Festival of Sails taking centre stage and delighting thousands of locals and tourists. From...
January 28, 2026
Body located at Eastern Beach in Geelong
Police and emergency services are currently at Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong after the body of a woman was located this morning. The woman, who...
January 28, 2026
Plea to keep the Moorabool flowing
SEVERE flow stress in the lower reaches of the Moorabool River has been exacerbated by people blocking a culvert at Dollys Creek Road. The Corangamite...
January 27, 2026
Truth-telling journey deepens on the Surf Coast
HUNDREDS of people gathered before sunrise on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay for a powerful truth-telling event yesterday (Monday, January 26) morning. For the fourth year,...
January 26, 2026
Premiers to face off in BFNL opener
THE respective reigning champions of the Bellarine Football Netball League will open the coming season following a late change to the 2026 fixture. AFL Barwon...
January 25, 2026
Victorian Junior Series to open surfing calendar
BELLS Beach will play host to the first round of the 2026 No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles next weekend. The pinnacle of...
January 25, 2026
First Nations surf gathering date set
SURFING AUSTRALIA has confirmed the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles will again be held at Bells Beach/Djarrak in 2026. The May 29 to May 31 event...
January 24, 2026
Riv on the Record: Russell Watson[award-winning distiller]
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine Distillery founder Russell Watson. Spin it! You’ve become a fixture of the Bellarine...
January 24, 2026
Local pharmacy queen hangs up the uniform
A MUCH-LOVED Herne Hill local is bidding farewell to her beloved Highton Amcal Pharmacy after 51 years of service. Sandra Harris is hanging up the...
January 21, 2026
‘Open for business’: Lorne ready to embrace summer rush
FOLLOWING a tumultuous fortnight of extreme weather, Lorne and the Great Ocean Road has reopened and is ready to welcome visitors with open arms. The...
January 20, 2026
Sharks set sights on state title
THE South Coast Sharks are hopeful mateship, camaraderie and respect can pave the way to a three peat of state championships in 2026. The local...
January 19, 2026
Koori Titles to return for 28th surfing classic
ABORIGINAL surf communities from across the state will come together for the 28th running of the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles next month. The February...
January 18, 2026
World-class music comes to the Bellarine
A NEW premium concert series is set to be bring world class musical talent to the Bellarine Peninsula in 2026. Bellarine Classics will offer audiences...
January 17, 2026
Riv on the Record: Claire Stickland
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) director Claire Stickland. Spin it! Tell us how you got...
January 17, 2026
The Rove comes to Ocean Grove
SWEET cocktails, decadent wines and local beers are flying out the door at one of the Bellarine's newest trendy rooftop bars. The Rove has recently...
January 16, 2026
Back on water
THE Geelong waterfront will come to life this January long weekend for the return of the Southern Hemisphere's largest keelboat regatta. The Festival of Sails...
January 15, 2026
CCTV helping to keep Geelong’s streets and beaches safe
A GEELONG local is spending this summer period monitoring, maintaining and ensuring the safety of Geelong's beaches and city streets. Steven Spiranovic has been the...
January 12, 2026
New Union Street mural examines identity and family
A NEW street art installation in central Geelong is inviting the community to reflect on themes of home, identity and migration. The mural, titled Migrant,...
January 12, 2026
Schools roll out new tools to address social media and screen time
NEW mental health resources are being rolled out in Victorian secondary schools to help students, teachers and parents navigate the impacts of social media...
January 11, 2026
Sporting bodies unite for Geelong netball tournament
TWO of the region's major sporting organisations will again partner for a summer netball tournament aimed at keeping players active during the off-season. Geelong United...
