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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.
August 17, 2023
Anglesea River changes colour
THE Friends of Anglesea River (FOAR) group is concerned about the future of their local waterway and say it's "sad" to see recent natural...
August 17, 2023
Lorne SLSC volunteers win state rescue honours
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) volunteer Sophie Carne was named Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) Youth Lifesaver of the Year at this year's Awards...
August 17, 2023
Community pitches in towards local homelessness
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF's) inaugural Pitch Up Geelong fundraiser has raised more than $86,000 to address homelessness within the Geelong region. The live...
August 13, 2023
Feedback sought on new bushfire strategy
THE state government is seeking local community feedback on the draft of its 10-year state bushfire management strategy. Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy focuses on the...
August 10, 2023
Melbourne artist wins $10,000 Geelong print prize
MELBOURNE artist Marian Crawford has been crowned the winner of this year's Geelong Acquisitive Print Award. Mrs Crawford's mixed media print "A blizzard" reigned supreme...
August 10, 2023
Winter Classic delivers $7,000 fundraising wave
SURF COAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surfing contest and charity auction night has been labelled a "huge success" and raised more than $7,000 for...
August 9, 2023
Lifeline call to give during Giving Week
GEELONG locals are being encouraged to dig deep into their pockets and give to Lifeline Geelong during its upcoming September Giving Week. From September 4...
August 9, 2023
New funding streams added to Community Grants Program
THE Surf Coast Shire will introduce two new funding streams to its popular Community Grants Program. At its July meeting, the council endorsed the inclusion...
August 9, 2023
A space for support
BETTER youth mental health support is on the way to Armstrong Creek with Stride Mental Health announced as the successful provider for the new...
August 8, 2023
Survey to help Deans Marsh achieve renewable energy aspirations
SURF Coast locals are invited to have their say via survey on achieving renewable energy in the Deans Marsh area, as part of the...
August 7, 2023
Drop-in sessions to educate community on revised cat curfew
CAT owners in the Surf Coast Shire are invited to attend drop-in sessions this month to help transition to the new 24-hour cat curfew,...
August 7, 2023
Bells’ bad luck strikes again for 50 Year Storm event
BAD LUCK has once again plagued the Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing invitational event and forced its postponement for the sixth time in...
August 6, 2023
Hot chocolate heaven arrives on the Surf Coast
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery has mixed up 31 ways to keep chocolate lovers happy this month to mark their annual...
August 5, 2023
Bringing beauty to the canvas
Katerina Larsen creates beautiful and powerful figurative realism oil paintings in her home studio on the Surf Coast. Inspired by fashion, social media and film,...
August 5, 2023
Bells Beach to start 2023-24 Victorian Open Series
VICTORIA's best surfers will head to the hallowed Bells Beach to kick off the 2023/24 Victorian Open Series later this year. The tri-event series will...
August 5, 2023
From scrap to metal treasure
Local artist Scott Montgomery is hopeful of turning a lifelong passion for scrap metal into a full-time profession from his small garage. The Leopold...
August 4, 2023
Morrow revved up for Cancer Council Mystery Rally
JAN JUC local Jon Morrow will get behind the wheel of the "red rocket" this month to raise funds for cancer research in the...
August 3, 2023
Women’s art showcase to take centre stage
An inspiring ocean art exhibition featuring local women and non-binary artists will prime art lovers for this weekend's jam-packed Surf Coast Arts Trail extravaganza. Shoulda...
August 2, 2023
Rip Curl supports SurfAid Make a Wave challenge
TORQUAY surf brand Rip Curl are delighted to be partnering with global non-profit organisation SurfAid to raise vital funds for families living in remote...
July 31, 2023
Repair Cafe educate community during Plastic Free July
REPAIR Cafe Surf Coast is continuing to be leaders within the circular economy space by striving for less waste and more resources throughout this...
July 30, 2023
Community event to celebrate road upgrade
THE Greater Geelong community is invited to celebrate the completion of stage 1 of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade this afternoon (July 30) at...
July 30, 2023
Jim’s Mowing founder makes bid to save Games
AN AUSTRALIAN business leader says he will step up to the starting blocks in an effort to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief executive officer...
July 30, 2023
Landcare groups to start new community workshops
BELLARINE Landcare Group and Geelong Landcare Network will today kickstart a new workshop series targeted at empowering small landholders to become land stewards. The Small...
July 30, 2023
Surf’s up for Victorian state team
MORE than 40 of Victoria's top surfers will be riding the waves of Port Macquarie next month when the Australian Surf Championships takes the...
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