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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.
July 6, 2024
Richardson ready to roar with Kelpies
GEELONG'S Riley Richardson will line up in the Australian Kelpies men's netball team for a third consecutive time later this year. The versatile mid-courter is...
July 6, 2024
Possos pumps for Victorian Old Mal Titles
MORE than 30 of the state's best longboard surfers enjoyed pristine surf conditions at Point Impossible for the annual Victorian Old Mal and Logger...
July 5, 2024
Wathaurong committed to Narana purchase
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will take on the management of the Narana Cultural Centre, bringing it back into the Aboriginal community's hands. The co-op is...
July 4, 2024
Bell rings on new coastal management era
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has rung the bell on a new era of its coastal management by taking over...
July 4, 2024
Maple celebrates Canada Day
TORQUAY'S Maple Bakery flew the Canadian flag high and with pride this week to celebrate Canada Day. The Canadian-inspired bakery celebrated the special occasion on...
July 3, 2024
Hutch Hussein recognised as Local Legend
TORQUAY resident Hutch Hussein's contributions to inclusion and diversity have been recognised with Surf Coast Shire Local Legend status. The award recognises Ms Hussein's devotion...
July 3, 2024
Mockett to bring music history to life
Revered Geelong historian Colin Mockett will be bringing a captivating musical show detailing the rise of "the fifth Beatle" to the Potato Shed this...
July 3, 2024
Slater to tackle 60km for men’s mental health
A CURLEWIS local is hoping to shine a light on men's health by setting out on his biggest physical challenge yet. Dylan Slater will be...
July 2, 2024
Girls solving problems with STEM
MORE than 50 local primary and secondary students have become the latest to participate in Deakin University's Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program. The...
July 1, 2024
Shire make changes to in-home care
THE Surf Coast Shire will soon end its delivery of in-home assessments of people seeking Home Support Program services from the federal government. From Monday,...
June 30, 2024
Blackmans to host Torquay’s first beer festival
TORQUAY'S first beer festival is on the way and Blackmans Brewery is inviting nine of its favourite breweries to come and join the party. The...
June 30, 2024
Lucie’s drawing of hope wins the day
A GEELONG teenager will have her special ocean-inspired drawing featured on a new range of merchandise for not-for-profit therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind. 16-year-old Ocean...
June 28, 2024
Costelloe and co to chase fourth Dry July crown
GEELONG personality Rory Costelloe will again go dry this July and try help lead the Barwon Health Foundation's Billy's Frothy Fund team to its...
June 27, 2024
Cats honour new Hall of Fame inductees
THE Geelong Cats honoured a new group of top contributors both on and off the field at its Hall of Fame Dinner on the...
June 27, 2024
Victoria’s top longboard surfers to get soulful
VICTORIA's top longboarders will surf at Point Impossible this weekend in the 15th anniversary of the Victorian Old Mal and Logger Titles. The Southern Ocean...
June 26, 2024
Narana shuts its doors in preparation for handover to Wathaurong
THE owners of Narana have closed its doors to the public after 28 years in preparation for handover to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. In a...
June 26, 2024
Membership numbers soar over bridge
TORQUAY Bridge Club's membership numbers have quadrupled since the pandemic, with more and more locals choosing to get "intellectually active." The social group now boost...
June 24, 2024
Ocean Mind kickstart new fundraising wave
TORQUAY therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is hoping to enrich the lives of more young people in 2024 through its new "50 for 50"...
June 23, 2024
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
June 22, 2024
Deakin climbs into world’s best 200 universities
DEAKIN University has climbed into the world's top 200 universities, confirming its position in the top 1 per cent of institutions worldwide. Its position at...
June 21, 2024
Barwon community embrace CDS
RESIDENTS from the Surf Coast and Barwon region have put $3.3 million back into their pockets and favourite charities through the first six months...
June 20, 2024
Anglesea host annual Pride Game
THE finals chances of Anglesea's women's football team had a huge boost over the weekend with a 19-point victory over Geelong West Giants in...
June 20, 2024
Surf Coast Trek breaks fundraising records
GIVE Where You Live Foundation and Kids+ will share in a record-breaking $290,010 raised during the 2024 Surf Coast Trek. More than 1,000 people took...
June 20, 2024
Foundation to support critical care patients
BARWON Health Foundation (BHF) is calling on the community to take on "feel good" volunteering opportunities at this weekend's Critical Care Appeal. From today (Friday,...
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