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.
March 18, 2026
Young talent amplified
A 17-year-old Aireys Inlet local is helping to curate the main stage entertainment for the Deans Marsh Festival. Frazey Horsburgh-White and fellow members of the...
March 16, 2026
Gear up for Ride2School Day
STUDENTS from across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong are being encouraged to get active and participate in National Ride2School Day next week. The nationwide...
March 16, 2026
Swell Sessions to close out in style
SOME of Australia's top and up-and-coming bands will hit the stage to close out Swell Sessions. The event at the Torquay SLSC on 11 April...
March 16, 2026
Top talent lined up for Easter Luncheon
ELITE sporting talent will take centre stage at the Torquay Boardriders' Easter Luncheon later this month. The local surfing club has assembled a star-studded panel...
March 14, 2026
Spinning the plate with Eli Grubb
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by 2024 Golden Plate Awards regional chef of the year winner and Geelong resident...
March 13, 2026
Six more wrecks removed from Cumberland River Beach
A further four vehicles and two camper trailers have been removed from the Cumberland River Beach following January’s flash flooding along the Surf Coast. The...
March 13, 2026
Considine chasing Bells wildcard as tour returns
BELLS Beach/Djarrak will feature on the World Surf League (WSL) World Longboard Tour during the 2026-27 season. The Bells Beach Longboard Classic is set for...
March 13, 2026
Golden Plains puts on ultimate party
MUSICAL talent from across the globe hit the stage over the long weekend at the Golden Plains Music Festival. More than 10,000 people flocked to...
March 13, 2026
Carly carves to the top
JAN Juc surfer Carly Shanahan broke through for the biggest win of her young career this time last year, and she hopes "the gods"...
March 12, 2026
Juc achieve best ABB national final result
Jan Juc Boardriders relished the opportunity of representing their community with pride at the 2026 Australian Boardriders Battle national final. The local surfing club made...
March 12, 2026
Holiday to dance into Torquay
Australian pop star Keli Holiday is longing for more with his newest musical offering and hopes to bring Torquay along for the ride this...
March 12, 2026
Wylie scores runner-up finish at Phillip Island
Jan Juc surfer Tully Wylie has secured a runner-up finish at the Phillip Island Pro QS4000, moving him up to 12th position on the...
March 12, 2026
Outdoor movies headline Warralily twilight market
THE Warralily Twilight Market will return to Mirambeena Park this weekend, bringing an evening of food, stalls and entertainment to the Armstrong Creek community. The...
March 11, 2026
Profeet jump on board 5km fun run initiative
Team Geelong Running's weekly 5km fun run has got an extra pep in its step following the launch of a new partnership with Profeet...
March 10, 2026
New film tracks surf expedition around Tasmania
A NEW surf documentary chronicling an attempt to circumnavigate Tasmania by sailing kayak will premiere in Lorne next month. Southern Edge follows surfers Torren Martyn...
March 10, 2026
Indigenous surfing titles secures three-year deal
TORQUAY-based surf company Rip Curl and state sporting body Surfing Victoria have extended their partnership on the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles at Djarrak/Bells Beach...
March 7, 2026
Apples for all in the Grove
THE return of a much-loved family tradition is set to bring plenty of smiles to Ocean Grove next weekend. The Ocean Grove Primary School (OGPS)...
March 7, 2026
The Black Sorrows set for Lorne gig
AUSTRALIAN music legend Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows will revisit 40 years' worth of hits this weekend in Lorne. The roots-soaked blues rockers will...
March 7, 2026
Local band set sights on touring Europe
TORQUAY rockers Good Sniff have their sights set on launching themselves into the international spotlight, but need a little help to get there. Lachie Brown...
March 6, 2026
Riv on the Record: Bob Tyler (Torquay RSL veteran)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by local war veteran and Torquay RSL royalty Bob Tyler. Spin it! What led you...
March 6, 2026
Aireys tunes up for music fest
THE final touches have been put on the 2026 Aireys Inlet Music Festival and the musicians are fired up to hit the stage. A stacked...
March 5, 2026
Bones trio do Torquay proud
Three Torquay fighters had successful bouts at professional MMA event Roots: Rock and Stone in Melbourne this past weekend, walking away with strong victories...
March 5, 2026
Suns ready to rise with launch of inaugural senior season
The sun is shining for the Surf Coast's newest senior sporting club, with a strong crowd turning out to launch its inaugural football and...
March 4, 2026
Greig to step down as GMHBA CEO
Following five years in the job, David Greig has today (Wednesday, 4 March) made the decision to step down as chief executive officer (CEO)...
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