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 23, 2023
Bells Beach pumps for Round 2 of Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles
ROUND 2 of the 2023 Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles was an absolute thriller, with six new event champions crowned in excellent waves at...
February 22, 2023
Major progress made on settling refugee family in Aireys
AIREYS Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) has made major progress in their efforts to help a family of refugees resettle on the Surf...
February 22, 2023
Westfield Local Heroes program reopens for 2023
NOMINATIONS have officially opened for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes program, an initiative that shines a light on unsung heroes in the local community. Returning...
February 20, 2023
Streetscapers with eyes to the future for Deans Marsh
A DEDICATED group of Deans Marsh residents are in the process of planning a range of streetscape improvements for the area and are asking...
February 19, 2023
Surfers playing a critical role in ocean safety
A NEW study from La Trobe University researchers has found that surfers play a critical role in keeping aquatic users safe, potentially saving hundreds...
February 19, 2023
Headspace to celebrate LGBTIQA+ community with queer stories series
HEADSPACE centre's across Geelong are speaking out for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ with a selection of online videos and content being released...
February 19, 2023
GRC giddy up for Good Friday racing
THE Geelong Racing Club are thrilled to be bringing the bet365 Good Friday Country Discovery Race Day to Geelong for the very first time,...
February 18, 2023
Surfing Victoria claim Victorian Health Promotion Award
SURFING Victoria has become second time winners at the Victorian Health Promotion Awards, taking home the Future Healthy Award for its Victorian Indigenous Surfing...
February 17, 2023
Koori Titles celebrate 25th anniversary in style
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles (Koori Titles) has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style, with more than 200 people enjoying pristine surf and...
February 16, 2023
Torquay to host parkrun this weekend
AUSTRALIA’s first national parkrun is coming to Torquay this Saturday, giving locals the chance to get active and connect with their local community through...
February 16, 2023
Shire to run Winchelsea Pool farewell
THE Winchelsea Pool will open this Sunday (February 19) to give the community an opportunity to send off the much-loved facility before its revamp...
February 16, 2023
Fins fly at annual TBC Single Fin event
TORQUAY Boardriders Club's annual Single Fin festival competition went down as an instant classic over the weekend, with one of the closest finishes in...
February 16, 2023
Linda Judge wins inaugural Hoop Gallery Small Works Arts Prize
AIREYS INLET interdisciplinary artist Linda Judge has been crowned the winner of the Hoop Gallery Small Works Art Prize, winning $1000 in cash and...
February 14, 2023
Friend in Me to spread awareness on social exclusion
AUSTRALIAN charity Friend in Me is hosting an inclusive family fun day during February and are vowing to leave no child behind by breaking...
February 14, 2023
Shire takes part in Child Safe Strategies training
THE Surf Coast Shire Council is the latest organisation to take part in Child Safe Strategies, a program devoted to the prevention of child...
February 14, 2023
Torquay’s strong start not enough in ABB National Final
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned home from the Grand Final of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle City Beach knowing they have the...
February 13, 2023
$200,000 Birthday Splash: Community Bank Surf Coast kick off wish list
TO celebrate 20 years of the Community Bank Surf Coast, the organisation is making wishes come true by giving out $200,000 of profits through...
February 9, 2023
The talk of the town: AusCrep
AusCrep is the creative venture of six local Torquay teens, striving to mix their love of fashion with the surf and street skate lifestyle...
February 9, 2023
Victoria’s best dazzle at first round of Woolworths Junior Surfing Titles
CHAMPIONS have been crowned at Round 1 of the Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, with Under 18 surfers Willem Watson (McCrae) and Sarsha Pancic...
February 9, 2023
Story Dogs seek Surf Coast volunteers
WITH Term 1 of schooling underway, non-for-profit organisation Story Dogs are on the lookout for Surf Coast based volunteers keen to lend their time...
February 9, 2023
Mithen praises community for $2.8m fundraising effort
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) CEO Bill Mithen has lauded the community's generosity in helping to raise $2.8 million from their 2022 fundraising...
February 9, 2023
Grapes of Mirth uncorked at Mt Duneed Estate
LAUGHTER and wine flowed freely across Mt Duneed Estate as a crowd of thousands enjoyed six hours of comedy and wine at Grapes of...
February 9, 2023
Koori Titles to celebrate 25th anniversary
SURFING VICTORIA are "honoured" to be bringing the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles back to where it all began at Urquhart's Bluff this weekend...
February 9, 2023
GORCAPA “pleased” with January cliff safety campaign
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) have wrapped up a month-long safety campaign that spread the word about cliff safety. During January,...
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