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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.

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March 10, 2025

Disability Expo coming to Geelong

A COMING community event will aim to help people with disabilities live their best life by providing them with ample employment opportunities. The Geelong Disability...

March 9, 2025

Local surfboard shaping legend passes away

THE local surf community is in mourning following the passing of Victorian surfboard shaper George Rice. The much-loved local figure passed away last weekend, aged...

March 8, 2025

Grooving in the Inlet

MORE than 5,000 people are expected to dance their way down the Great Ocean Road and attend the Aireys Inlet Music Festival. Next weekend's event...

March 7, 2025

Pets step out in GAWS fundraiser

MORE than 250 people and their dogs put paws to the floor and raised $11,700 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society. The annual Paws for GAWS...

March 6, 2025

Tigers kick off Club 52 celebrations

TORQUAY Football Club has kicked off its 2025 season with a special function for some of its most loyal supporters. Its Club 52 members were...

March 6, 2025

Torquay fighters to represent Australia

A PAIR of Torquay locals will represent Bones MMA and their country at the Amazing MuayThai World Festival in Verona, Italy. Bones MMA co-owner Lani...

March 6, 2025

Golf club delivers hole in one accommodation

A local golfing club has grown its offering to out of town visitors by opening three new rentable townhouses on site. Set in the heart...

March 5, 2025

New path to connect Surf Coast locations

WORKS are set to begin in the coming days on a new path linking the inland Torquay Golf Course trail to the oceanside Surf...

March 3, 2025

Footy stars to run all-abilities clinic

GEELONG's newest all-abilities club will be hosting four new football clinics on the Bellarine Peninsula. Starting March 12, the Geelong All Abilities Stars Sports Club...

March 3, 2025

Torquay Anzac Day service under pressure

TORQUAY RSL vice-president Bob Tyler fears 2025 could be the last year of an Anzac Day dawn service at Point Danger due to rising...

March 2, 2025

Geelong heart patient shares journey with Marles

A Geelong heart patient and artist has shared his special health journey with Deputy Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles. Newtown resident Chenery...

February 28, 2025

Surfing Victoria launch Reconciliation Action Plan

SURFING Victoria has released its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as it aims to build on its 27 commitment toward addressing racism and...

February 28, 2025

Surf festival to take a high line into Torquay

CONNECTION and celebration will be at the forefront of a women's surf festival returning to Torquay next month. The annual High Line Festival will take...

February 27, 2025

Dedicated lifesaver Martin takes home National Medal

ANGLESEA local Mike Martin has been lauded for his service to lifesaving and been awarded distinguished national honours. Last week, the 80-year-old was told he...

February 27, 2025

Racing heats up in the Otways

MORE than 1,000 participants took to the trails on the weekend in the Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon. The event saw riders from all over...

February 26, 2025

Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s

THE first sod has been turned on the new $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s hospital in Geelong
Minister for...

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 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 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

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 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 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...