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.
March 30, 2025
Umpires, Metricon team up for 20th year
GEELONG Football Umpires League and Metricon are celebrating two decades of nurturing the next generation of grassroots football in 2025. This year, the two parties...
March 30, 2025
Lorne and Apollo Bay prepare for 2025 opener
TWO clubs in the Great Ocean Road region will start their 2025 Colac District Football Netball League seasons next weekend. Reigning football premiers Lorne will...
March 29, 2025
Geelong hope to tame Lions
GEELONG faces a tough assignment tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) when it comes up against reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. The Cats will...
March 28, 2025
Right here, right now: Fatboy Slim dazzles at Mount Duneed Estate
THE funk soul brother Fatboy Slim dazzled at Mount Duneed Estate over the weekend, casting 13,000 people into a dancing craze. The DJ better known...
March 27, 2025
Watson’s walk for a bloke
A TORQUAY father and son have put one foot in front of the other to raise funds for men's mental health. Tim and Ollie Watson...
March 26, 2025
Food relief thrives in Winchelsea
MORE than $30,000 in grants have helped Hesse Rural Health provide food for the hungry in Winchelsea. Since last year, Give Where You Live Foundation...
March 26, 2025
Australians’ diet to drop by 2030
AUSTRALIAN eating habits are on a downward spira,l according to new research study from the CSIRO. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health...
March 25, 2025
Aussie Treble to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League (WSL) and GWM have teamed up on a new tri-event surfing series, which starts at Bells Beach next month. The two...
March 25, 2025
Geelong industries to be showcased at airshow
GEELONG will be spotlighted as a hub of defence, aerospace and aviation at the coming 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition. Thousands...
March 25, 2025
New Torquay -Jan Juc trail opens
A NEW connecting path has opened between the inland Torquay Golf Course and the Surf Coast Walk. The new link ensures continuous beach access to...
March 25, 2025
Water storages low across region
GEELONG's water storage levels have hit a six-year low, with local users being encouraged to use water wisely. Storages along the upper Barwon and Moorabool...
March 24, 2025
Jan Juc ready for ABB National Final
JAN Juc Boardriders will need to wait until next month before taking on the country's best surfing clubs at the Australian Boardriders Battle National...
March 24, 2025
Access for all at Apollo Bay
FREE hire of beach mobility equipment is now available in Apollo Bay, further enhancing beach accessibility for people of all abilities. A range of accessible...
March 23, 2025
Local surfers to head to states at Phillip Island
MORE than 10 surfers from the Surf Coast and Bellarine have headed to Phillip Island this weekend for Round 3 of the Victorian Open...
March 22, 2025
Cougars appreciate support from Torquay netball community
GEELONG Cougars are hoping to draw a big crowd when they come to Torquay for their one-off Victorian Netball League (VNL) fixture this Sunday,...
March 21, 2025
Music shoots sky high in Aireys
THOUSANDS of people put their dancing shoes on at the Aireys Inlet Music Festival at the weekend. More than 25 acts wowed audiences across three...
March 21, 2025
Twilight festival to delight at Warralily
MIRAMBEENA Park is set to turn into a twilight paradise tomorrow night (Saturday, March 22) for the Warralily Twilight Food Festival. The event will feature...
March 21, 2025
Geelong Arts Centre to host GBEAs
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a major venue partner for this year's edition of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The entire Geelong Arts...
March 20, 2025
Colour wave: Fluro Friday to bring mental health awareness
A TORQUAY surf camp operator is bringing more colour to mental health by hosting a Fluro Friday event tomorrow morning (Friday, March 21). The event...
March 20, 2025
Cats to battle Saints
THE Geelong Cats will look to continue their purring start to the 2025 AFL season against the St Kilda Saints on Saturday night (March...
March 19, 2025
Action for the environment
VOLUNTEERS have turned out in force to protect and enhance the clifftop grasslands along Ocean Boulevard in Jan Juc. Staff from the Great Ocean Road...
March 19, 2025
Rip Curl release Pro merch
TORQUAY surf giant Rip Curl has released its 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach logo and merchandise. The 2025 package is inspired by Rip Curl...
March 17, 2025
National drownings hit high
MORE than 100 people tragically drowned in Australian waterways this past summer. The Royal Life Saving Australia National Summer Drowning Toll showed drownings were up...
March 17, 2025
Seven marine parks transferred to authority
SEVEN marine parks and sanctuaries will be now managed by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority. The authority accrued another 12,146 hectares of...
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