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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 2, 2022
Celebrating Literature: Children at Christian College Surf Coast celebrate Book Week
CHRISTIAN College Surf Coast was one of many schools across the region to take part in Book Week, with students and teachers dressing up...
September 1, 2022
Community set to jazz for mental health
THREE schools from across the region will combine with The Rotary Club of Geelong for a 'Jazz Swings' evening, a fundraising event and online...
September 1, 2022
SWELL RIDDEN: Bells Beach 50 Year Storm postponed for 2022
A LACK of opportunity has meant for the fifth time in its six-year history, the Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event will be...
August 31, 2022
Esplanade to be enhanced under tree planting project
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) began work on a substantial revegetation project along the Torquay Foreshore, planting trees and replacing...
August 31, 2022
Kite Festival to fly in 2022
THE Surf Coast Kite Festival is back this October and will support Jan Juc Preschool in funding a new nature-based play area to compliment...
August 29, 2022
Salty Brains Surf Trivia powers positive climate awareness
AUSTRALIAN based charity Surfers For Climate hosted a Salty Brains Surf Trivia night in Torquay to raise awareness about the environmental landscape among the...
August 28, 2022
Walk, Talk, Support: The Man Walk Torquay celebrate three years
THE TORQUAY branch of Australian men’s health group ‘The Man Walk’ have celebrated their three-year anniversary, encouraging men to connect and support each other...
August 27, 2022
QMF announce more stellar acts for 2022 festival lineup
THE Queenscliff Music Festival has announced some more stellar acts that will be taking stage on the 2022 event bill, as tickets continue to...
August 25, 2022
Daffodil Day celebrates those touched by cancer
THE community recognises Daffodil Day today, which is Cancer Council's most iconic and much-loved annual campaign to raise life saving funds for world-class cancer...
August 25, 2022
Australian Surf Champs wrap
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine region has three new Australian surfing champions, with Ben Considine, Gayle Main and Greg Brown tasting success at the...
August 24, 2022
Shire seeks feedback on cat curfews
THE Surf Coast Shire is asking the community for feedback on cat curfews across the region. As part of the shire's implementation of the Domestic...
August 24, 2022
Ultimate Frisbee to fly into Torquay
THE Victorian Mixed Ultimate Championships are set to fly into Torquay next month, bringing the premier Ultimate Frisbee players from Victoria and Tasmania to...
August 23, 2022
Thompson becomes new Jan Juc SLSC president
THE Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club has announced an exciting new board for the 2022/23 season, including incoming president Brett 'Thomo' Thompson. Thompson headlines...
August 23, 2022
Boost to provide more bill relief for Victorians
THANKS to a $205 million boost to the Andrews Labor Government's Power Saving Bonus, more Victorians can receive immediate bill relief and cut their...
August 23, 2022
Great Vic Bike Ride to explore Great Ocean Road
THE GREAT Victorian Bike Ride is back in 2022 and will explore the iconic Great Ocean Road as part of three different riding options. November...
August 22, 2022
Anglesea netballers receive new electronic scoreboards
ANGLESEA Football Netball Club was delighted to receive a $7500 donation from the Anglesea and District Community Bank to put towards the recent addition...
August 22, 2022
Torquay coach achieves Comms Games success
TORQUAY cycling coach Adam Kelsall had the ultimate moment of jubiliation during the Commonwealth Games, watching one of his athletes Zoe Cuthbert win a...
August 21, 2022
Boardriders clubs get chance to win a share in $10,000
SURFING BOARDRIDERS CLUBS in Victoria will have the opportunity to win a share of cash to help them fund and support their members thanks...
August 20, 2022
Surf Coast surfer shoots for the stars
After recently taking out his maiden junior world championship in El Salvador, Jan Juc dynamo Willis Droomer is shooting for the stars and certainly...
August 20, 2022
No Bells on for Torquay Boardriders Club
IT was second time 'unlucky' for the Torquay Boardriders Club this past weekend as their prestigious Hells Bells event was once again called off...
August 19, 2022
Thomas crowned life saving athlete of the year
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club's Sophie Thomas has received the top honour at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, taking home the award...
August 19, 2022
Waurn Ponds bridge partially opened
OFFICIALS have partially opened the Waurn Ponds Creek bridge to traffic, allowing drivers of the Greater Geelong region to make a safer journey. The four-lane...
August 19, 2022
Airshow to touch down at Avalon
THE Australian International Airshow is back February next year and the callout is on for volunteers to get involved in the most comprehensive aviation,...
August 16, 2022
Westfield Local Heroes announced
THREE trailblazing women are finalists in the Geelong Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program and will have the chance to take home...
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