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.
June 21, 2023
iPads remove barriers to education
NINE non-verbal students at Armstrong Creek Primary School use iPads to communicate and further their learning thanks to the State Schools Relief program. The iPad's...
June 18, 2023
Torquay golfer hopes for twilight tee off
KEEN Torquay golfer Jean-Baptiste Dumas is launching a weekday twilight 9-hole golf league to provide locals with an alternative competition. The '9-Hole In League' will...
June 17, 2023
Women to shine at ACMI
THE Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and curator Bethan Johnson are paying tribute to the women of screen as part of Melbourne’s...
June 17, 2023
Doco bellies up to Torquay’s surfing history
A new documentary from Surf Coast local John Teague and Melbourne creative Max Miller unearths the stories and the people that have built Torquay...
June 16, 2023
Anglesea SLSC beat out sport heavyweights for team of the year honour
ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club's six-person rescue and resuscitation team is the toast of the local sports community after winning the AED Authority Team...
June 15, 2023
Harrison rides wave of success at ISA World Surfing Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison is riding a big wave of momentum after securing a top-eight finish in the ISA World Surfing Games in...
June 15, 2023
Anglesea Art House celebrate 37th exhibition in style
THE Anglesea Art House has wrapped up the 37th anniversary of their annual art exhibition in style, with a record number of entrants exhibiting...
June 14, 2023
$10,000 raised in Surf Coast MND freeze
A SEA of more than 400 blue beanies turned out at Cosy Corner in Torquay at the weekend to embrace the cold and raise...
June 11, 2023
Torquay Wine Store to kick off wine and art intertwine
THE Torquay Wine Store will champion local artists and share their works with the community at their new "The Artist Series" events, which begin...
June 11, 2023
Riding for the Disabled to thrive from GWYLF grant
A $10,000 grant from Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) will enable Riding for the Disabled Barwon to provide more riding lessons to young...
June 10, 2023
Duo brings creative dreams to life
A NEW space in Torquay is cultivating and inspiring human connections by bringing local business and artistic individuals' together on creative projects in a...
June 10, 2023
Irish tragicomedy show comes to Torquay
THE Torquay Theatre Troupe is back with their second production for 2023, titled The Lonesome West, which premiered at Torquay's Shoestring Playhouse. The new dark-comedy...
June 8, 2023
Shire award $85,500 to local events
THE Surf Coast Shire Council has announced 21 local events that will share in $85,500 from their 2023/24 Event Grants Program. New events to receive...
June 7, 2023
Suns coach shines bright with monumental ride
A FITNESS coach at the Surf Coast Suns has helped raise awareness of his club’s needs for its own facilities by cycling 1,000km from...
June 6, 2023
Waiting season begins for best big wave surfers
MORE than 80 members of the surf fraternity turned out to Bells Beach/Djarrak over the weekend for the opening ceremony of the Bells Beach...
June 5, 2023
Torquay College Guardian’s of our future project
TORQUAY College are helping their students be guardians of their future goals through a Prep to Grade 6 buddy tree planting program that encourages...
June 5, 2023
Surf Coast ready to freeze for MND
THE Surf Coast community will rally together and dip into the ocean next weekend at the second annual Torquay's Big Plunge event which will...
June 3, 2023
Healthy vibes at plant-based café
Just off the Surf Coast Highway at Mount Duneed, plant-based food haven High Vibes is on a mission to give locals the chance to...
June 3, 2023
Opening ceremony back for Bells Beach 50 Year Storm
MORE than 100 people are set to gather this morning (June 3) for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm...
June 3, 2023
Raw nutrition for dogs
Torquay pet lovers Raw Pawz aim to share the joys of clean eating and wellness with the community through their 100 per cent Australian...
June 2, 2023
Pedaling for their future: Suns to ride for new facilities
MEMBERS of the Surf Coast Suns Football and Netball Club are pedaling their bikes this month to raise awareness within the community of their...
June 1, 2023
Bells Bonanza: Pumping waves hit for Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles
ALL-TIME Bells Beach/Djarrak surf conditions capped off the 10th anniversary of the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles, an event that will go down in the...
June 1, 2023
Brownless and Barwon Health Foundation to chase national three-peat
GEELONG Cats legend Billy Brownless will once again lead the charge as The Barwon Health Foundation's Dry July ambassador as they chase a repeat...
June 1, 2023
Paws and Pints returns at 4 Pines
MORE than 250 locals and their four-legged friends gathered at 4 Pines Brewery in Torquay on Sunday for the return of Paws and Pints,...
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