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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.
September 8, 2023
Petition urges shire to provide coffee shop trade extension
MORE than 1,480 people have signed an online petition to help a local coffee shop keep trading in Jan Juc. Described as "a place which...
September 8, 2023
Fashionable fundraiser raises $48,000 to support local cancer patients
BARWON Health Foundation's fashionable CatWalk4Cancer event has helped to generate $48,000 to support Geelong's Andrew Love Cancer Centre and cancer services across the region. More...
September 7, 2023
Fun in the Sun at Warralily Market
A CROWD of more than 1,500 people flocked into a sunny Mirambeena Play Park on Saturday to enjoy the much-anticipated return of Warralily Market. The...
September 6, 2023
Local artists to add special touches to duplication project
THREE local artists with deep roots to the Geelong community will create a series of engaging artworks to brighten up the South Geelong to...
September 5, 2023
Ladies Day raises vital funds for Geelong Mums
THE Surf Coast community dug deep into their pockets and helped to raise more $2,046 for Geelong Mums at a local Ladies Fundraiser Lunch...
September 4, 2023
Sallas and Errico Win inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic
IN CLASSIC Bells Beach surf conditions, 42-year-old Kai Sallas (HAW) and reigning World Surf League (WSL) World Longboard Champion Soleil Errico (USA) took out...
September 4, 2023
Santa to swap snow for the sand
A PAIR of Christmas loving locals have excitingly convinced Santa Claus to trade in his beloved snow and get the sand between his toes...
September 3, 2023
Local partnership brings Mini Movers program to the Bellarine
Leisure Networks is getting more children active within the Bellarine community thanks to a great partnership with Bellarine Community Health (BCH). The two organisations have...
September 2, 2023
Australian art icon to be featured at Geelong Gallery
The Geelong Gallery will host one of Australia's most distinguished artists, exclusively showing a comprehensive survey of prints throughout November. John Nixon - Four Decades,...
September 1, 2023
WSL Longboard Classic, day three: World’s best longboarders book finals tickets
MAJOR upsets and tight battles were the common theme on day three of the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic presented by Rip Curl. Today’s blustery...
September 1, 2023
Geelong ready to don trackies for a cause
THE Geelong community will be opting for a casual and laidback uniform next week to get behind Lifeline Geelong's Tracksuit Tuesday fundraiser. The September 5...
September 1, 2023
Brave cancer survivor to headline Catwalk4Cancer
A MUCH-LOVED Geelong local will share her inspirational journey of beating cervical cancer at Westfield Geelong's Catwalk4Cancer event. Nicole Baumann will enthrall guests with her...
September 1, 2023
Warralily market set for huge return
THE beloved Warralily Market will return to the idyllic Mirambeena Play Park this weekend and promises to embrace the true spirit of bringing the...
August 31, 2023
WSL Longboard Classic, day two: World’s best flex muscles at Bells Beach
INTERNATIONAL stars dominated the field on day two of the 2023 Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic presented by Rip Curl, as eliminations began to...
August 31, 2023
Local business series surfs to successful launch
A STRONG local crowd filled up the Torquay Library to hear from Surfing World Magazine editor and Jan Juc local Sean Doherty at the...
August 31, 2023
Torquay P-6 College celebrate popular tradition in style
TORQUAY P-6 College students strutted around in dazzling and colourful costumes on Friday to mark Children's Book Week tradition. Foundation/Prep to Year 6 pupils paraded...
August 31, 2023
QHub celebrate Wear It Purple Day
WELLWAYS Geelong and Drummond Street Services Queerspace celebrated Wear It Purple Day by officially naming its new LGBTIQ+ youth mental health project. QHub, as it...
August 31, 2023
Apollo Bay goes wild for winter festival
APOLLO Bay's dark arts WinterWild Festival made a triumphant return to the seaside haven last weekend. Thousands of people flocked to the Apollo Bay Foreshore...
August 31, 2023
WSL thank athletes and partners at special function
THE World Surf League thanked local, national and global event partners and athletes at a special function on Tuesday night while officially launching the...
August 30, 2023
Barwon Heads junior to spearhead AFLW side
A FAMILIAR face from the Bellarine will be leading the Sydney Swans out onto the field during the coming 2023 NAB AFLW season. Barwon Heads...
August 29, 2023
Minor disruptions expected during WSL event
SURF COAST locals are being told to expect only minor traffic and car parking disruptions on the Surf Coast during the World Surf League...
August 29, 2023
Torquay local rallies for cancer research
A TORQUAY local has helped improve cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention in Australia by raising $5,525 during a five-day outback rally driving event. Earlier this...
August 28, 2023
Locals to surf it out for WSL Bells wildcard
THE region’s top longboarders will take on a selection of the world’s best to clinch a wildcard into the prestigious 2023 Bioglan Bells Beach...
August 28, 2023
Legacy to continue for Lorne Surf Shop
THE owners of Lorne Surf Shop will embark on a new chapter in October after selling their popular independent store to global surf giant...
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