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.
April 23, 2026
Local campaign sets stage for student arts experience
THE Aireys Inlet's community has turned a local fundraising push into a live arts experience for children across the Surf Coast. Primary-aged students will gather...
April 23, 2026
Where to mark Anzac Day on the Surf Coast
COMMUNITIES across the Surf Coast will pause to honour service and sacrifice this Anzac Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned from Torquay...
April 22, 2026
Australian Opals signing boosts Venom’s 2026 push
Geelong Venom has landed a major signing for 2026, securing one of the WNBL's premier guards on a two-year deal. Australian Opals star Bec Cole...
April 22, 2026
Winchelsea tribute honours fallen service members
Australian flags have been placed at the graves of fallen veterans at Winchelsea Cemetery in a quiet tribute ahead of Anzac Day. The Winchelsea RSL...
April 22, 2026
Nursery grows into new home
AFTER more than a decade on the Surf Coast Highway, the Great Ocean Road Nursey is on the move. The small, dedicated team will move...
April 19, 2026
‘Holy grail’ Bells collection searches for new home
FOR 15 years, Lee Johnson has quietly guarded a remarkable slice of surfing history, kept largely out of sight. But as the crowds...
April 17, 2026
Shearing revival draws big crowd to Winchelsea
FAMILY-FRIENDLY entertainment is fast becoming a bigger part of the local sport experience, and Winchelsea's revival of speed shearing proved just how strong that...
April 17, 2026
Cockatoos target Torquay’s new hockey pitch
THE Torquay Hockey Club is growing increasingly frustrated as cockatoos continue to tear up sections of its new pitch in Torquay North. The Banyul Warrri...
April 17, 2026
Blake Pavey’s got more time – now he needs more jokes
AFTER being told his terminal illness is no longer terminal, comedian Blake Pavey has found himself with something unexpected: time. And with it, a whole...
April 16, 2026
Former rivals share Bells moment from the coach’s corner
TWO former sparring partners turned mentors are riding high after guiding their athletes to a dream result at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells...
April 16, 2026
Torquay Boardriders ride wave of support after Easter event
TORQUAY Boardriders is backing up its recent world's top boardriding club title with momentum out of the water, following a strong turnout at its...
April 16, 2026
Suns junior rises to senior ranks in milestone moment
CLOSE to a decade after his first training session as a child, Riley Cotter could never have imagined where football would take him in...
April 16, 2026
Suns flip the script in first win
THE Bellarine Football Netball League's newest side has its first senior win, with the Surf Coast Suns breaking through in just their second outing. The...
April 15, 2026
She fled war – now she’s found purpose in Torquay
WHEN the war broke out, it began as an ordinary morning for Larissa Sichivitsa in her home city of Lviv in Ukraine. She was moving...
April 15, 2026
Wrestling card gains second title fight ahead of Torquay event
TORQUAY'S next major pro wrestling event is already taking shape, with a second championship bout confirmed for 27 September at Wurdi Baierr Stadium. Oceania Pro...
April 14, 2026
Trail upgrades set stage for Shifty Fifty
UPGRADED trails and strong numbers are setting the scene for a big day of racing on the Surf Coast next month, with riders set...
April 12, 2026
The Cave turns the page while keeping its heart
SLINGING pizzas at The Cave in Jan Juc will remain a family affair, with Jode Reid stepping in to carry on his father's legacy...
April 12, 2026
Local basketballers earn state selection
FOUR local basketball players will represent Victoria at the 2026 under-16 National Championships in Bendigo this July. Geelong United's Wil Nisbet, Gabe Sailor, Henry Wilson...
April 12, 2026
How a simple idea grew into a phO phenomenon
PHOLKLORE was built on a simple idea of connecting community over a bowl of noodles. Nearly a decade on, it continues to exceed expectations. Led...
April 11, 2026
Surf Coast salute for Australia’s winter stars
LOCAL snow and outdoor gear brand XTM has paid tribute to its Olympic stars by hosting an intimate presentation at its Torquay store. Winter Olympic...
April 11, 2026
Come clean up the Great Ocean Road
A LOCAL tourism company and clean up organisation are teaming up on a fun morning cleanup to help preserve the natural beauty of the...
April 10, 2026
Barwon Heads leads region in Good Friday Appeal support
Barwon Heads has again topped the local Good Friday Appeal fundraising standings, raising almost $90,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital. The township rode a wave...
April 10, 2026
Ocean Grove set for nation-leading bike park
A new ride park is fast taking shape in Ocean Grove, with designers touting it as "the best of its kind in Australia". The Ocean...
April 10, 2026
Riv on the Record: Pete Forras (Olympian and XTM founder)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by 1988 Australian Olympian and global snow brand XTM founder Peter Forras. Spin it! Tell...
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