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.
January 23, 2026
Cheers to many beers
CLOSE to 5,000 people flocked to Johnstone Park in Geelong to whet their palate at the Geelong Beer Festival.
January 23, 2026
Lorne FNC muscle up to help with flood cleanup
MORE than 50 members of the Lorne Football Netball Club sprang into action this past week to assist with the flood clean up mission...
January 22, 2026
Lighthouse Classic shines a bright light on cancer
MORE than $25,000 has been raised for vital cancer research during this year's Lighthouse Classic fundraising event. Close to 150 people attended a group walk...
January 22, 2026
Book Fair raises $10,000 for bushfire relief
THE tenth edition of the Torquay Rotary Book Fair has gone down as one of the best yet, raising more than $10,000 for bushfire...
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 21, 2026
Battle of the fittest set for the Surf Coast
CLOSE to 100 athletes will test their endurance skills in the Great Ocean Paddle on the Surf Coast next month. The fast-paced 20km downwind race...
January 20, 2026
Wyndham Torquay unveil stylish coastal refurbishments
THE Wyndham Resort Torquay has elevated its guest experience by unveiling a fresh coastal refurbishment of its vacation club rooms. A total of 66 rooms...
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 18, 2026
Local lifesaver awarded National Medal honours
A VETERAN Jan Juc surf lifesaver has been lauded for his outstanding dedication to the lifesaving movement. Earlier this month, Colin Brodie was honoured with...
January 17, 2026
Local golfers to tee off for $100,000 prize
A hundred players will step up this Sunday (20 April) with one chance at a $100,000 hole-in-one. The #WhackBilly promotion finale will be taking place...
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 17, 2026
Historic pub to celebrate birthday
THE Barwon Hotel in Winchelsea will notch up its 183rd birthday tomorrow (Sunday January 18). The rich history of the Main Street establishment will be...
January 16, 2026
Surf film mecca delights audiences in Torquay
MORE than 250 people enjoyed some of the world's top surf films at a sell-out Bells Beach Surf Film Festival earlier this month. The 15th...
January 15, 2026
Nipper Fest takes over Torquay
MORE than 980 young surf lifesavers took to the waves last Thursday in the biggest junior carnival of the summer. The Nipper Fest event at...
January 13, 2026
Torquay Bowls Club upgrade proposal clears council hurdle
THE Surf Coast Shire has supported a planning application from the Torquay Bowls Club to allow for future upgrades at its site on The...
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 12, 2026
Book Fair turns page on tenth edition
THOUSANDS of bargain books will be up for grabs next week as Torquay Rotary's annual Book Fair returns for its 10th year. The community event...
January 11, 2026
Riv on the Record – Mark Clatworthy
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Torquay local and founder of local coffee institution Ocean Grind, Mark Clatworthy. Spin...
January 11, 2026
Big turnout marks 15th Tim Gates Classic at Fairhaven
MORE than 500 participants took to the beach at Fairhaven last week for the 15th edition of the Tim Gates Classic. Locals and visitors hit...
January 11, 2026
Anglesea hosts busy weekend of racing on land and sea
A PAIR of popular Anglesea sporting events wrapped up smoothly before the New Year, drawing thousands of participants to the coast across a busy...
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...
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