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.
February 21, 2025
BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes
AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...
February 21, 2025
Extreme heat forces changes to shire services, V/line trains
SEVERAL facilities across the Surf Coast Shire and council services will close or run differently tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) as a result of the...
February 21, 2025
Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...
February 20, 2025
Surf boaters thrive at Aussies
SURF rowers from the Surf Coast and Bellarine have done their state proud at the Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open in Coffs Harbour. More...
February 20, 2025
Lipson boosts skiers to new heights at World Cup
A TORQUAY sports and exercise physiotherapist has helped Australia achieve its best result at a winter sports world cup event in the USA. Holly Lipson...
February 16, 2025
McKeegan endorses grant program
WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...
February 15, 2025
United to round out WNBL season
GEELONG United's inaugural season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) will draw to a close tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, February 16). United will face Adelaide...
February 15, 2025
Tigers on the hunt for Club 52 members
THE Torquay Tigers Football Club is seeking new people to join its most exclusive club loyalty program. Club 52 is an opportunity for 52 members...
February 14, 2025
A sea of pink on the Surf Coast
ELLIMATTA Reserve will have a bright pink touch this Sunday, February 16 as Anglesea Cricket Club takes on Corio in the second annual McGrath...
February 13, 2025
Wax Up wows on the waves
THE state's best longboard surfers shined in solid waves at the West Coast Wax Up last weekend. More than 50 surfers took to the water...
February 12, 2025
Changes to council services for tomorrow’s Extreme fire danger day
SEVERAL facilities across the Surf Coast Shire and council services will close or run under modified hours tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) as a result...
February 12, 2025
Jan Juc ready for national final debut
JAN Juc Boardriders is ready to unleash its absolute best at the Australian Boardriders Battle in Burleigh Heads next month. The club will participate in...
February 11, 2025
Small Business Bus to visit Lorne
LOCAL businesses can get access to free professional assistance from the Victorian government's Small Business Bus at Lorne. The bus will be located at the...
February 10, 2025
Ninja Warrior tees off to success
A FORMER Australian Ninja Warrior competitor swapped the high ropes for golf clubs with great success today (Monday, February 10) at The Sands Torquay. Charlie...
February 10, 2025
Seven Cats sign on for 2025 AFLW season
GEELONG Cats captain Meghan McDonald headlines a list of seven players to sign one-year contract extensions with the club for the 2025 AFLW season. Joining...
February 8, 2025
Local surf rowers make Victorian team
FIVE local surf boat crews have qualified for next weekend's Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open in Coffs Harbour. The Under-19 Male Anglesea Assassins, Under-19...
February 8, 2025
Fundraiser shines a light on cancer
MORE than 400 people shone a light on cancer throughout the month of January, raising more than $22,000 for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research...
February 8, 2025
Warralily Market returns for 2025
MIRAMBEENA Park will come to life tomorrow (Saturday, February 1) for the return of the Warralily Market. The event will feature stalls consisting of handcrafted...
February 7, 2025
United to get more girls hooping on the coast
MORE than 40 Torquay Coast Basketball Club players have completed a special skills clinic with Geelong United forward Hannah Hank.
February 7, 2025
Longboarders ready to wax up
SOME of the country's best surfers will wax up their longboards tomorrow (Saturday, February 8) and compete in the second edition of a popular...
February 6, 2025
The Sands Torquay offers hotel strata titles for sale
THE Sands Torquay resort has put the 100 strata titles that cover the 112 hotel rooms in the resort up for sale. According to the...
February 6, 2025
Authority urges safety near cliffs
AN ANNUAL public safety campaign has begun to educate the community on the hidden dangers of cliff failures along the Great Ocean Road. February is...
February 5, 2025
U3A Surf Coast to offer new courses
RETIREES and new local residents are being encouraged to enrol in new classes, activities and lectures being offered by not-for-profit organisation U3A Surf Coast. The...
February 4, 2025
Troy Selwood’s passing mourned
FORMER Geelong Cats VFL captain and staff member Troy Selwood has passed away at the age of 40. Selwood spent more than 10 years at...
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