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 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 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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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...
March 16, 2025
Cats VFL/VFLW fixtures released
GEELONG'S VFL and VFLW sides will feature in several blockbuster matches throughout their respective 2025 seasons. The AFL released the full schedule for Rounds 1...
March 15, 2025
Cats to start 2025 season against Dockers
GEELONG is hoping for a purring start to the 2025 AFL premiership season this afternoon (Saturday, March 16) against the Fremantle Dockers. The Cats are...
March 15, 2025
Hole in one comp supports local clubs
A TORQUAY golfing resort has donated all profits from its special hole in one competition to local sporting clubs. The competition, which offered a $10,000...
March 14, 2025
Wurdi Baierr main construction begins
MAIN construction is now under way at the new Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Torquay. New fencing has been installed at the site...
March 14, 2025
Barwon Water to dismantle 110-year-old aqueduct
BARWON Water has announced a plan to dismantle the 110-year-old Barwon River Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct, stating the structure will eventually collapse even if it...
March 13, 2025
Dunstan pledges $3.5 million to Feed Me
THE federal Coalition has pledged to help Feed Me address the cost-of-living crisis and build on its offering to the community if it wins...
March 11, 2025
Shire celebrate International Women’s Day
GENDER-based violence author and advocate Jane Gilmore was the guest of honour at an International Women's Day celebration in Torquay.
March 10, 2025
Authority urges safety near cliffs
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is reminding locals and visitors to exercise caution around cliffs. The authority said there had been...
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