About: nathanrivalland
- Profile
- Nathan Rivalland is a journalist with the Times News Group. He covers community news, lifestyle and sport across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong.
March 30, 2023
Torquay’s newest business’ grand opening
LOCAL traders officially welcomed Grand Slam Physiotherapy into the Torquay business community during a special networking event on Monday this week. More than 40 representatives...
March 30, 2023
IRONMAN pushes athletes to the limit in Geelong
MELBOURNE’s Grace Thek and New Zealand’s Mike Phillips’ physical and mental toughness rewarded in the men’s and women’s professional titles at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. More...
March 30, 2023
Works begin on Cosy Corner seawall protection
EROSION prevention works have officially started at Cosy Corner in Torquay to protect the timber seawall from significant wave attacks and damage. On Monday this...
March 28, 2023
Easter Luncheon to celebrate local surf community
TORQUAY Boardriders Club’s annual Bells Beach Luncheon is back bigger and better this Easter, giving the community the ultimate start to the Rip Curl...
March 28, 2023
Carving begins on 120 year old historic Bellbrae Estate tree
AN ARTISTIC transformation has begun on a 120-year-old Monterey Pine tree at Bellbrae Estate, with local artist Brock Fidler revving up his chainsaw to...
March 28, 2023
Jan Juc Kinder toast successful welcome event
MORE than 200 kinder families and friends turned out at Bob Petit Reserve for the Jan Juc Preschool Welcome Picnic, kicking off another year...
March 28, 2023
Annual ride surpasses $150,000 for sick kids
THE annual Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Ride For Sick Kids event has helped to raise more than $150,000 that will directly support sick...
March 27, 2023
Lawson kickflips to the podium
TORQUAY local River Lawson has achieved his best competitive skateboarding achievement to date, finishing on the podium of the Australian Skateboarding League Australian Championships...
March 26, 2023
Mural to invigorate Torquay streetscape
TORQUAY businesses are banding together to work on a new mural that will reinvigorate a local landscape and reduce the likelihood tagging and graffiti. As...
March 25, 2023
International GromSearch to return to birthplace at Bells Beach
THE Rip Curl International GromSearch Final will return back to its birthplace of Bells Beach this Easter to crown the best under 16 junior...
March 25, 2023
GoodSAM app to save more lives in Victoria
A FREE global smartphone app is helping to save lives in the local community by alerting responders of someone nearby who is experiencing cardiac...
March 23, 2023
Narrowest of margins decides All Abilities Summer Netball League champions
THE Barwon All Abilities Netball competition has rounded out in the finest of fashions, with only one point separating the overall Grand Final winners. Last...
March 23, 2023
Women go wild for fun at IWD surfing event
MORE than 50 women from across than state descended on Point Impossible Beach to celebrate Surf Coast Longboarders Wild Women on the Water fundraiser...
March 23, 2023
Relay raises $16,000 at cancer fundraiser
FOUR Surf Coast Secondary College students have led the charge in raising more than $16,000 for the Cancer Council through a community Relay for...
March 22, 2023
Tiger Drop to roar in 2023
TORQUAY's cricket, football and netball clubs will all come together next month when the Tiger Drop annual fundraiser roars into town. Set to be held...
March 22, 2023
Rock bags to protect Cosy Corner seawall
GIANT rock bags will be installed along Cosy Corner's timber seawall in Torquay to provide short-term protection for the aging infrastructure against erosion impacts. Local...
March 21, 2023
Emerald in Wonderland: Fundraiser to support Royal Children’s Hospital
AN INSPIRATIONAL Torquay resident hopes to raise $300 for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal through her Alice in Wonderland themed morning tea...
March 19, 2023
Waterway access improvements to come for locals
ACCESS improvements are on the way at a host of local beaches and waterways as part of the Andrews Labor Government investment into providing...
March 18, 2023
Red Cross launches The Human Race
THIS MONTH marks the beginning of The Human Race, Australian Red Cross' newest virtual venture that encourages participants to roll, walk, swim or dance...
March 18, 2023
Locals steer to victory at King Island Ocean Yacht Race
The ROYAL GEELONG YACHT CLUB team has returned home from the King Island Ocean Yacht Race as major winners, with local skipper Paul Buchholz...
March 17, 2023
Upham straps up for Ride for Sick Kids
GEELONG'S David Upham will jump on the saddle tomorrow when he takes off in the 13th annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) fundraising event...
March 17, 2023
Cats fans to scratch the traffic on Footy Ferries in 2023
CATS fans have got their claws out and are ready for another big year thanks to the return of the popular footy ferries that...
March 17, 2023
Geelong Travel and Viking Cruises reach new heights
FAMILY-OWNED award-winning local business Geelong Travel is thrilled to be reaching new heights with Swiss cruise line Viking Cruises in 2023, by offering exclusive...
March 16, 2023
One to Remember: Queenscliff Arts Prize praised
QUEENSCLIFF Arts Prize curator Chris MacLeod is lauding the community far and wide for their involvement in making the Australia's biggest outdoor art exhibition...
Latest News
Oct 8, 2025
AFL hits Geelong with fine after audit findings
Oct 8, 2025
Curnow extends time at the Pod
Oct 8, 2025
