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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.

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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...

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...