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.
September 5, 2025
Hotting it up with pro stuntman Matt Mingay
HOT Wheels is on its way to The Royal Geelong Show and excitement is peaking for what is sure to be an entertaining display...
September 4, 2025
Torquay community rallies for Jarrod
THE Sands Torquay has hit another hole in one with its whopping fundraising efforts at its annual #DoingItForJarrod day. More than 90 people wore a...
September 4, 2025
Local firefighters to make history at stair climb
FRESHWATER Creek CFA will be represented for the first time ever at Saturday's (September 6) Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. Two members of the small but...
September 3, 2025
Geelong cyclists to go for gold
TWO of Geelong's top cyclists are ready to make their moment in the green and gold count, following their selection to the ARA Australian...
September 2, 2025
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
NATHAN RIVALLAND WITH AAP THE team at Rip Curl in Torquay are popping the champagne following their golden girl Molly Picklum becoming Australia's newest world...
September 2, 2025
Q Train steams ahead with award win
BELLARINE hospitality gem The Q Train are the toast of the town following their win at last night’s (Monday, September 1) Restaurant and Catering...
September 2, 2025
Sun shines on new era for netball
THE Surf Coast Suns has locked in superstar local playing coach Casey Carroll and her partner Brendan White as its inaugural senior netball coaches...
September 2, 2025
Farris returns to WSL
A JAN JUC local and former Rip Curl chief executive officer has been appointed to a top role with a global sporting giant. Brooke Farris...
September 2, 2025
Spring is in the air at Warralily Market
A VIBRANT celebration of spring, community and local talent is on its way to Warralily next weekend. The much-loved Warralily Market, hosted by Picadilly Market,...
September 1, 2025
Torquay rippers making waves
TORQUAY'S Rip Curl staff are ready to ride waves this September for the SurfAid Make A Wave challenge. Surfers will be getting in the water...
September 1, 2025
Geelong to host last Victorian show of Night Night
A MYSTERIOUS theatrical adventure will be sweeping through Geelong Arts Centre over the next two nights (Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30). Night Night...
August 31, 2025
Superstars galoreat Beyond the Valley
AUSTRALIA'S largest multi-day music festival Beyond the Valley has locked in a star-studded lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration. The four-day spectacular will return to...
August 31, 2025
Local netballers earn state selection
SEVEN of Geelong's best up and coming netballers have been selected in Netball Victoria's high-performance Elevate program. Indiah Madden, Indi O'Connor, Abhi Sanjeev and Lily...
August 31, 2025
Coreplus to bring School of Movement to Torquay
THE team behind Torquay wellness studio CorePlus are excited to be bringing a world-class education movement down to the region for the first time. CorePlus'...
August 30, 2025
New bus subsidy rolls in September
ELIGIBLE Surf Coast community groups and organisations will be able to apply for subsidised commercial bus hire fees from next week. The Surf Coast Shire...
August 29, 2025
Geelong’s rising stars shine
GEELONG'S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. More than 260 people gathered last...
August 29, 2025
Surf Coast couple ready to take on century
BETWEEN four kids, work and training, husband-and-wife team Stuart Jones and Kate Eddiehausen's hands and calendars are full — but it has not stopped...
August 28, 2025
Torquay makes decision on GFNL promotion
THE Torquay Football Netball Club has come to a decision on league promotion and will stay in the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) for...
August 27, 2025
Samesyn make finalist list for global competition
SAMESYN 2.0 restaurant in Torquay has a huge opportunity to grow its profile after being named a finalist in a social media sensation’s new...
August 27, 2025
Beyond the Valley back at Barunah Plains
TENS of thousands of people will dance their way west of Geelong to enjoy one of Australia's premier multi-day music festivals later this year. Beyond...
August 27, 2025
Cypress replanted with care
A NEW Monterey cypress tree has been planted in Lorne, replacing an original tall tree that had stood for many decades. The sampling of the...
August 26, 2025
Surf Coast stars to compete at Aussies
A TEAM of the Surf Coast's top surfers and bodyboarders will be chasing gold at their respective Australian Titles this month. Six athletes from the...
August 24, 2025
Wonderfalls goes down as a classic
MORE than 400 runners converged on Lorne at the weekend for the 8th edition of the Wonderfalls Trail Run. This year's event was hailed by...
August 24, 2025
Cats break membership record
THE Geelong Cats have hit an all-time membership high, eclipsing 91,000 members for the first time in the AFL club's history. After surpassing 90,000 members...
