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.
October 16, 2025
Daniher’s Drive soldiers on
AFTER four spectacular days on the road, the 2025 Daniher's Drive wrapped up with a party for the ages in Torquay. The "Legends of the...
October 16, 2025
Festival thrills on the Surf Coast
THE 2025 Art of the Minds Festival has gone down as a resounding success, with hundreds of people indulging in community connection and wellbeing. More...
October 16, 2025
Isla’s decades of craft
A living treasure of the Royal Geelong Show is gearing up for her 91st crack at entering the much-loved Homecrafts Competition. Isla Adamson, 99, has...
October 15, 2025
Birregurra Grocer secures lease at Erskine River cafe
POPULAR Otways business Birregurra Grocer has secured the lease to operate the much-loved Swing Bridge Cafe in Lorne. The 15-year agreement will see Marianne Stewart...
October 14, 2025
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House to reopen
THE Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House has been given a reprieve, and will re-open from tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15). Following the venue’s operator entering voluntary administration...
October 14, 2025
Planting brings new life to cleared land
LOCAL schools, community groups and volunteers have teamed up to restore biodiversity next to Lake Modewarre. An 11-hecatre former farming paddock has been transformed into...
October 13, 2025
Start a heart this Shocktober
VICTORIANS are being invited to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills as part of Ambulance Victoria's Shocktober campaign. This October marks the sixth...
October 13, 2025
Venom add development coaches
GEELONG Venom has appointed two new development coaches for the coming 2025/2026 Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) season. Incumbent director of coaching at Geelong United...
October 12, 2025
Holland, Peterson take out Rip Curl GromSearch
MORE than 180 of the nation's best junior surfers put it all on the line over the weekend in the Victorian qualifying round of...
October 12, 2025
Personal tale takes out Surf Coast Song Contest
A YOUNG up-and-coming local singer-songwriter has taken out this year's Surf Coast Song Contest, an initiative of Art of the Minds. Zane Tullio, 20, reigned...
October 11, 2025
Men unite for wellbeing
MORE than 75 local men will come together next week to relax, connect and share in a unique community experience. Men's support group DIIGG Wellbeing...
October 10, 2025
Ocean Mind paddle out for World Mental Health Day
LOCAL therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind has celebrated World Mental Health Day by hosting a paddle out and community connection workshop. This morning's (Friday, October...
October 10, 2025
A pawfect day ahead
FOUR-legged friends will be right in the spotlight this weekend at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery's (GORCI) third Dog Lover's Day. Pooches...
October 10, 2025
Jan Juc qualify for second straight ABB National Final
JAN Juc Boardriders has again staked its claim as the region's top local boardriding club by finishing third in the Australian Boardriders Battle Victorian...
October 9, 2025
Sod turned at Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex
A MAJOR milestone has been met for the Waurn Ponds community, with construction officially underway on the town's newest hub of leisure and...
October 9, 2025
Entries sought for community arts prize
SUBMISSIONS are now open for the fourth annual Lorne Community Connect Photographic Prize, with all eyes set on making it the biggest one yet. The...
October 8, 2025
Curnow extends time at the Pod
LORNE premiership coach and former AFL star Ed Curnow is ready for another tilt at the flag in 2026. Curnow revealed exclusively to the Surf...
October 8, 2025
Anglesea to field first girls cricket team
ANGLESEA will field its first ever junior girls cricket team in the Geelong Cricket Association this coming season. The inaugural under-12 girls side will make...
October 6, 2025
Strapper eyes national glory
TORQUAY surf retailer Strapper Surf continues to assert itself as an industry heavyweight after again being named national finalists in the Australian Surf Industry...
October 6, 2025
Turning a cup of tea into a life-changing conversation
A NEW campaign is encouraging Australians to break the silence around breast cancer over a simple cup of tea. Launched to coincide with Breast Cancer...
October 6, 2025
Surf Coast triumphs
SURF Coast FC has been lauded for its growth, commitment to inclusion and strong culture on and off the field. The Torquay-based soccer club was...
October 5, 2025
Riv on the Record – Sarah Quinney
Welcome to Riv on the Record, a new weekly column connecting you with the unique and fascinating individuals shaping our community. This series will offer...
October 5, 2025
Feedback sought on local animal plan
SURF Coast residents and visitors are invited to provide feedback on a new draft of the Domestic Animal Management Plan. The plan outlines how people,...
October 3, 2025
Holmes wins second Carji Greaves Medal
GEELONG Cats midfielder Max Holmes has been awarded his second straight Carji Greaves Medal as the club’s Best and Fairest player. Holmes polled 175 votes...
