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 25, 2025
Local lifesavers awarded National Medal
MORE than 15 local lifesavers have been awarded national honours for their outstanding service to aquatic safety. Lifesavers from Anglesea, Lorne, Fairhaven, Jan Juc, Wye...
February 25, 2025
Study shows climate change worries surfers
A SURFERS for Climate survey has shown surfers are alarmed about climate change impacting their livelihoods moving forward. The environmental action group recently surveyed 1,085...
February 25, 2025
Watsons walking for a bloke
A TORQUAY father and son will be putting one foot in front of the other next month to honour the life of a dearly...
February 24, 2025
Boardriders luncheon to head to Bells
TORQUAY Boardriders' Easter Luncheon for this year will return to Bells Beach in the lead up to this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The...
February 23, 2025
Paws to the floor for GAWS
TAILS will be wagging in Geelong as hundreds of people and their four-legged companions take part in the PAWS for GAWS Charity Dog Walk. The...
February 23, 2025
Pink Stumps Day a success in Anglesea
THE second annual Pink Stumps Day matchup between Anglesea and Corio has been hailed a major success, raising more than $3,000 for the McGrath...
February 23, 2025
The Wombats and friends to groove into Torquay
Australian platinum-selling indie artists The Wombats will headline SummerSalt in Torquay later this year. The much-loved band will perform at the Torquay Common on September...
February 22, 2025
Longboard riders get ready for state titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers will be competing this weekend at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Phillip Island. The...
February 21, 2025
BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes
AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...
February 21, 2025
Extreme heat forces changes to shire services, V/line trains
SEVERAL facilities across the Surf Coast Shire and council services will close or run differently tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) as a result of the...
February 21, 2025
Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...
February 20, 2025
Surf boaters thrive at Aussies
SURF rowers from the Surf Coast and Bellarine have done their state proud at the Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open in Coffs Harbour. More...
February 20, 2025
Lipson boosts skiers to new heights at World Cup
A TORQUAY sports and exercise physiotherapist has helped Australia achieve its best result at a winter sports world cup event in the USA. Holly Lipson...
February 16, 2025
McKeegan endorses grant program
WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...
February 15, 2025
United to round out WNBL season
GEELONG United's inaugural season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) will draw to a close tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, February 16). United will face Adelaide...
February 15, 2025
Tigers on the hunt for Club 52 members
THE Torquay Tigers Football Club is seeking new people to join its most exclusive club loyalty program. Club 52 is an opportunity for 52 members...
February 14, 2025
A sea of pink on the Surf Coast
ELLIMATTA Reserve will have a bright pink touch this Sunday, February 16 as Anglesea Cricket Club takes on Corio in the second annual McGrath...
February 13, 2025
Wax Up wows on the waves
THE state's best longboard surfers shined in solid waves at the West Coast Wax Up last weekend. More than 50 surfers took to the water...
February 12, 2025
Changes to council services for tomorrow’s Extreme fire danger day
SEVERAL facilities across the Surf Coast Shire and council services will close or run under modified hours tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) as a result...
February 12, 2025
Jan Juc ready for national final debut
JAN Juc Boardriders is ready to unleash its absolute best at the Australian Boardriders Battle in Burleigh Heads next month. The club will participate in...
February 11, 2025
Small Business Bus to visit Lorne
LOCAL businesses can get access to free professional assistance from the Victorian government's Small Business Bus at Lorne. The bus will be located at the...
February 10, 2025
Ninja Warrior tees off to success
A FORMER Australian Ninja Warrior competitor swapped the high ropes for golf clubs with great success today (Monday, February 10) at The Sands Torquay. Charlie...
February 10, 2025
Seven Cats sign on for 2025 AFLW season
GEELONG Cats captain Meghan McDonald headlines a list of seven players to sign one-year contract extensions with the club for the 2025 AFLW season. Joining...
February 8, 2025
Local surf rowers make Victorian team
FIVE local surf boat crews have qualified for next weekend's Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open in Coffs Harbour. The Under-19 Male Anglesea Assassins, Under-19...
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