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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.
August 28, 2023
Team Victoria surf to success at Aussie Titles
THE Victorian state surfing team has returned home from the 2023 Australian Surf Championships with some new silverware to add to the trophy cabinet. The...
August 27, 2023
Geelong Arts Centre open new captivating culinary destination
THE Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) is adding to the region's culinary scene, unveiling an exhilarating dining destination nestled within their arts precinct. Tutti opened its...
August 26, 2023
Shed showcases uplifting one-woman show
Finding joy in every opportunity is a focus at Drysdale's Potato Shed this September as hybrid-scripted one-woman show Every Brilliant Thing takes centre stage. The...
August 26, 2023
Youth TV series debuts in Geelong
An exciting new series spearheaded by children and teens across Victoria kicked its first episode in the heart of Geelong. Twelve directors aged ten to...
August 26, 2023
The simple tools for changing your life for good
What if you were told it only takes just ten minutes to make real, lasting, significant change in your life? In Torquay author Rosanne Michie's...
August 23, 2023
All Abilities competition kicks goals at season finale
THE Bell Park Dragons All-Abilities football team are the inaugural 2023 AFL Barwon All Abilities Football Netball League champions. The Australian-first competition reached its climax...
August 23, 2023
Deans Marsh volunteer hailed as local legend
A Deans Marsh resident has earnt local legend status for being a selfless volunteer within the community for the past decade. Victor Goldsztein is the...
August 23, 2023
Students rank Deakin top of the class
DEAKIN University's nursing and midwifery students have voted their university experience the best in Victoria for a second year running. Results from the annual Student...
August 22, 2023
Victoria’s biggest musical celebration to stop by Torquay
LOCAL and international superstars will headline Victoria’s biggest celebration of live music later this year. The 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program will see global pop star...
August 22, 2023
Action Group to host caring for sea country event
THE Jan Juc Coast Action Group (JJCA) is hosting a free community event next week to support engagement with Traditional Owners and to continue...
August 21, 2023
Torquay Library to celebrate local business stories
THE Torquay Library will champion local entrepreneurs who started, grew and thrived on the Surf Coast at their new Local Business Profile event series,...
August 20, 2023
Barwon Health, Deakin to support new mental health centre
BARWON Health and Deakin University are part of a new Victorian government-supported initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing support for adults and...
August 19, 2023
Take a new look at Animal Farm
An exciting rework of George Orwell's Animal Farm will be put under bright lights at the Potato Shed in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine venue...
August 19, 2023
All-Abilities football kicks goal in first season
AFL BARWON is looking forward to celebrating the successes of their inaugural All-Abilities Football League season this weekend at Hamlyn Park. The Australian-first competition will...
August 17, 2023
Local surfers star at Aussie titles
SURF COAST surfing superstars Emma Webb and Greg Brown have further etched themselves into Australian surfing history by taking out their respective divisions at...
August 17, 2023
Anglesea River changes colour
THE Friends of Anglesea River (FOAR) group is concerned about the future of their local waterway and say it's "sad" to see recent natural...
August 17, 2023
Lorne SLSC volunteers win state rescue honours
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) volunteer Sophie Carne was named Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) Youth Lifesaver of the Year at this year's Awards...
August 17, 2023
Community pitches in towards local homelessness
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF's) inaugural Pitch Up Geelong fundraiser has raised more than $86,000 to address homelessness within the Geelong region. The live...
August 13, 2023
Feedback sought on new bushfire strategy
THE state government is seeking local community feedback on the draft of its 10-year state bushfire management strategy. Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy focuses on the...
August 10, 2023
Melbourne artist wins $10,000 Geelong print prize
MELBOURNE artist Marian Crawford has been crowned the winner of this year's Geelong Acquisitive Print Award. Mrs Crawford's mixed media print "A blizzard" reigned supreme...
August 10, 2023
Winter Classic delivers $7,000 fundraising wave
SURF COAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surfing contest and charity auction night has been labelled a "huge success" and raised more than $7,000 for...
August 9, 2023
Lifeline call to give during Giving Week
GEELONG locals are being encouraged to dig deep into their pockets and give to Lifeline Geelong during its upcoming September Giving Week. From September 4...
August 9, 2023
New funding streams added to Community Grants Program
THE Surf Coast Shire will introduce two new funding streams to its popular Community Grants Program. At its July meeting, the council endorsed the inclusion...
August 9, 2023
A space for support
BETTER youth mental health support is on the way to Armstrong Creek with Stride Mental Health announced as the successful provider for the new...
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