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.
November 28, 2025
Laugh it up for Lifeline
A FINE selection of Australian's top comedians will be teaming up to inspire some laughter for a great cause next month. Laughs for Lifeline will...
November 27, 2025
Christmas festivities begin in Geelong
MORE than 20,000 people visited the Geelong Waterfront over the weekend for the launch of the Christmas in Geelong program. A picture-perfect evening of music...
November 26, 2025
Surf Coast FC displays sustainable approach
SURF Coast FC continue to take leadership in the environmental space and have high aspirations of bringing other community groups along for the ride. The...
November 26, 2025
Santa to trade snow for sand on the Surf Coast
SANTA Claus is riding his sleigh from the North Pole to the Surf Coast this weekend to share the festive spirit with locals and...
November 24, 2025
Geelong confirm list changes
A TRIO of Geelong players have not been offered contracts for the 2026 AFLW campaign. The Cats have told Gabbi Featherston, Melissa Bragg and Bella...
November 23, 2025
Oliver’s top honour
TORQUAY Golf Club legend Peter Oliver has been has been made a life member, lauded for his strong leadership and community spirit. The much-loved local...
November 23, 2025
Local surfing stars to shine at Aussie Titles
A BAKER'S dozen of local surfers will represent Victoria at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles later this month. The pinnacle event will be held in...
November 23, 2025
Trio of Cats earn AFLW All Australian nods
THREE Geelong Cats players have been recognised for their terrific season in the hoops and earned initial All-Australian squad selection. Star midfielder Georgie Prespakis, forward...
November 22, 2025
Bin day shake-up for Surf Coast over Christmas
SURF Coast residents are being asked to plan for temporary changes to kerbside bin collections over the Christmas period, with adjusted pick-up days and...
November 21, 2025
Wolfmother to howl into Torquay
AUSTRALIAN hard rockers Wolfmother are set to light the Torquay Hotel ablaze with their high energy antics this December. The trio will be making the...
November 21, 2025
Rip Curl rally for top cause
MORE than $50,000 has been raised for a local family in need at Rip Curl's annual Community Cup Golf Day. The local fundraiser was attended...
November 21, 2025
Riv on the Record – Zach Brady from Sargent Baker
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Zach Brady, lead singer of Torquay rock and roll band Sargent Baker. Spin...
November 21, 2025
Monet masterpiece on the way to Geelong
AN exceptional piece of Claude Monet’s collection has been loaned to the Geelong Gallery, giving local art lovers the chance to see world famous...
November 20, 2025
Women’s surfing celebrated
HUNDREDS of women and girls took over Lorne over the weekend for the second edition of the Great Ocean Road Women's Surf Festival. The celebration...
November 20, 2025
Shaka Project share lifesaving insights
MORE than 40 young lifesavers attended a special mental health themed workshop at the Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse at the weekend. The Jan Juc SLSC...
November 19, 2025
Christmas floats in
GEELONG's popular Floating Christmas Tree has returned to Steampacket Quay as a shining centrepiece of the festive season. Boasting new light features and music programs,...
November 18, 2025
Appeal for footage after Wallington break-in attempts
Police are urging Wallington residents to review their home security footage after a series of late-night break-in attempts across the suburb over the weekend. Reports...
November 17, 2025
Local partnership drives water saving
CLOSE to four million litres of drinking water has been saved locally through a new partnership between Barwon Water and Australia's largest co-op housing...
November 16, 2025
Local trio selected in AFL National Academy
THREE talented local footballers have been selected in the 2026 AFL National Academy ahead of their draft year. Torquay pair Greea McKeegan and Jack Pickett...
November 16, 2025
Bells Beach showcased in new surf movie
LOCAL surf company Need Essentials has released its newest film, documenting world class free surfer Torren Martyn's connection with a long-lost surfboard. Rediscovering an Old...
November 16, 2025
Geelong cricketers earn state selection
SIX Geelong cricketers have been recognised for their prowess with bat and ball and have earnt selection in the coming Cricket Australia Under 16...
November 15, 2025
Triathlon speeds through Torquay
MORE than 700 athletes tested their endurance and skill in the second annual Torquay Triathlon at the weekend. Under sunny skies, competitors completed a 400m...
November 14, 2025
Californian rockers to growl in Torquay
AMERICAN surf rockers The Growlers will be starting their jam-packed 2026 global tour down under on the Surf Coast. The Growlers make their return to...
November 14, 2025
Riv on the Record: Ant Williams
THIS WEEK I had the great pleasure of being joined by world record freediving champion and Torquay resident Ant Williams. Spin it! Tell us about...
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