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.
July 18, 2023
Pitch Up Geelong to support locals experiencing homelessness
THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping to create a fairer and brighter future for locals experiencing homelessness at their inaugural Pitch...
July 15, 2023
Cameras out and ceramics in
From her tranquil home studio in the bushland of the Surf Coast, photographer Lauren McQuade turned her hand to creating beautiful ceramics. A professional photographer...
July 15, 2023
Boardsox shift to new home in Torquay
BOARDSOX co-founders Sarah Quinney and Dan O'Connell have moved their sustainable surf hardware brand out of their spare room at Ocean Grove and into...
July 13, 2023
VFWL impresses in Torquay
THE Robert Rose Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) made its regional debut in Torquay on the weekend, with four teams battling it out in...
July 12, 2023
Torquay tree breaths new life
SURF Coast artist Brock Fidler has carved new life into a flowering gum tree planted in the 1950s by the Red Cross in Torquay. The...
July 11, 2023
Locals get a taste of upcoming Surf Coast Arts Trail
LOCAL art lovers got a sneak peek at some of the works to be featured in August’s Surf Coast Arts Trail at Hoop Gallery...
July 11, 2023
Locals to have their say on safe cycling connections
SURF Coast residents are being encouraged to have their say in helping to plan future safe cycling connections between central and north Torquay. The Surf...
July 10, 2023
Deakin move into world’s top 250 universities
DEAKIN University has moved into the world's top 250 universities according to the latest 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University rankings. The institution has climbed...
July 9, 2023
Wadawurrung art featured in Barwon Heads Road upgrade
LOCAL First Nations artists Stephanie (Anie) Skinner and BJ O'Toole have added splashes of Wadawurrung cultural heritage to the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. The duo...
July 9, 2023
Winter Classic to support family in need
SURF Coast Longboarders Club is bringing the surf fraternity together later this month to host a 2023 Winter Classic surfing event and auction night. The...
July 8, 2023
Cute stories of furry friends inspire new podcast
A Torquay local is hoping to share cute stories of kindness, compassion and connection towards furry friends through her new podcast 'The Dog Tales'. The...
July 8, 2023
Just No tour stops at Geelong
Geelong locals are to brace for a full night of belly-laughs when multi award winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson strolls into town. For one...
July 8, 2023
Fairhaven author makes leap of faith into new genre.
A FAIRHAVEN based award-winning children's and young adults' author is turning the page on a new chapter of her writing journey with her first...
July 7, 2023
“A lifetime goal”: Considine qualifies for 2023 World Longboard Tour
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine said he is “beyond stoked” to secure a seasonal wildcard onto the World Longboard Tour for 2023. For the first time...
July 6, 2023
Maple bakes sweet treats for Canada Day
TORQUAY'S Maple Bakery flew the Canadian flag and amped up the sweet treats to celebrate Canada Day. The Canadian-inspired bakery celebrated Saturday's National Day of...
July 5, 2023
Locals to surf at Phillip Island in new junior event
LOCALS from the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula will get their shot at gaining valuable ranking points towards a team Australia berth at the...
July 4, 2023
Anglesea newsagent a finalist for consecutive state gong
ANGLESEA News & Lotto is in the running for back-to-back Victorian and Australian Newsagents’ Association (VANA) honours after being named state finalists once again...
July 4, 2023
Donations to enhance emergency safety in Lorne
THE Lorne Op Shop is being lauded by fellow local community groups for a donation that has enabled the purchase of two automated CPR...
July 3, 2023
VWFL Tiger Chris Henderson to play in front of home crowd
THE Robert Rose Foundation Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) is leaving the city behind and bringing Round 9 of the competition to the Surf...
July 3, 2023
$20,000 rewarded to local climate projects
THREE local projects will share in $20,000 of funding from the Surf Coast Shire Council as part of a Climate Emergency Grants Pitch-Fest. The Aireys...
July 2, 2023
Costelloe ready to go dry for July
THE Barwon Health Foundation's "Billy's Frothy Fund" team has received a huge boost on the eve of their Dry July campaign with Villawood Properties...
July 2, 2023
Local craftsmen carve up new trophy
JAN JUC trophy and surfboard craftsman Jeff Sweeney has unveiled a wooden replica of one of the late Shaun Brook's surfboards as this year's...
July 1, 2023
The Australian Ballet to spin into Geelong Arts Centre
Geelong residents have the chance to channel their inner grace and beauty at a series of dance workshops with The Australian Ballet at Geelong...
June 29, 2023
“A lifetime goal”: Considine qualifies for 2023 World Longboard Tour
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine said he is “beyond stoked” to secure a seasonal wildcard onto the World Longboard Tour for 2023. For the first time...
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