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.
August 15, 2022
Hot Chocolate Festival off to a warm start
THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD Chocalaterie and Ice Creamery on the Surf Coast have whisked up plenty of ways to keep chocolate lovers everywhere warm...
August 15, 2022
Torquay pair to represent Victoria
TORQUAY youngsters Sienna Schmidt and Remy Sliwa will make history by being part of the inaugural Victorian State U/12 Girls football team for the...
August 14, 2022
Community raises $20,000 for Tess Fest
THE SURF COAST community have dug deep into their pockets to support one of their own, raising $20,000 for Anglesea women Tess McMurtrie to...
August 12, 2022
Lucy Elle explores heartbreak to find peace of silence
BELLARINE singer-songwriter Lucy Elle has unveiled her debut solo EP 'Silent Side of Quiet', an album that details a culmination of twisted heartbreak tales...
August 11, 2022
Cheers to International Beer Day
THE REGION'S favourite breweries saluted International Beer Day last week by providing a range of beer specials for people to come together to enjoy. The...
August 11, 2022
Djarrk to host first round of Victorian Open Series
ENTRIES have now opened for the first round of the 2022/23 Victorian Open Series, with the three-part series kicking off at Djarrk (Bells Beach)...
August 11, 2022
Anglesea News and Lotto take out state gong
ANGLESEA NEWS AND LOTTO received a top honour at the Victorian and Australian Newsagents' Association (VANA) gala event, taking home the inaugural award for...
August 9, 2022
Riding the Winter Classic Fundraising Wave
SURFCOAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surf contest and charity fundraiser has gone down as a major success, raising more than $5,000 for beneficiary Torquay...
August 6, 2022
The Whitlams Black Stump Band to bring country to Queenscliff
FRONTED by ARIA award winning artist Tim Freedman, The Whitlams Black Stump Band will roll their way into the Borough for a very special...
August 6, 2022
The Good Human Factory puts a smile on locals dial
SURF COAST community members attended the Torquay Football Club to hear professional surfer and Good Human Factory founder, Cooper Chapman, share wellbeing and mental...
August 5, 2022
Bringing recycled denim vintage to Torquay
BORN OUT OF a will to inspire a new wave of conscious consumption in the fashion industry, Scout for Vintage is the newest creative...
August 5, 2022
Surf Coast, Bellarine represented at Australian Surf Championships
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine region will have 15 athletes head to the Australian Surf Championships this month as part of the Victorian State...
August 4, 2022
Geelong community mark best Dry July fundraising ever
THE GEELONG community is raising a glass to mark its most successful Dry July ever, generating $201,465 for Barwon Health's cancer services. A total of...
August 4, 2022
‘Rass’ immortalised with lasting legacy
THE JAN JUC Surf Life Saving Club have honoured club icon Geoff ‘Rass’ Thompstone for more than 50 years of service by naming an...
August 3, 2022
Greater Geelong region thrives at Premier’s VCE Awards
GEELONG’S highest achieving academics have been recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards, celebrating their outstanding efforts and achievements amidst the challenges of 2021. The Greater...
August 3, 2022
Local gymnasts ready for nationals
THE REGION’S brightest up and coming gymnasts will receive the honour of representing their state at the Special Olympics Australia National Games this October...
July 30, 2022
Skegss to return to the Torquay Hotel for special shows
One of Australia’s favourite surf/garage rock trios is heading to Torquay this September for a special doubleheader of shows. Byron Bay three piece Skegss will...
July 30, 2022
Sands reschedule Camilleri show for August
JOE Camilleri and the Black Sorrows are ready to rock The Sands Torquay once more after an illness cut the band’s initial show short. The...
July 29, 2022
Bells Beach 50 Year Storm interviews: Angela Ball
IN THE lead-up to the Bells Beach 50-Year Storm in memory of local surfer Shaun Brooks, Times News Group will be catching up with...
July 29, 2022
Geelong basketball presidents go Dry for July
GEELONG'S local basketball presidents are pushing to raise as much money as possible before the buzzer sounds on Dry July. The presidents of 17 Geelong...
July 28, 2022
Roos victorious in Pride Cup
THE ANGLESEA women’s football team continued their winning ways on the weekend with a 13-point victory over North Geelong in the annual Pride Cup...
July 28, 2022
Il Matto turn to Australian produce for new menu
IL MATTO continue to stake their claim as the top authentic Italian experience on the Surf Coast and will focus on sourcing and staying...
July 28, 2022
Stop three of Rapid Ascent Trail Running Series to hit Anglesea
RUNNING enthusiasts will enjoy the beautiful Surf Coast trails this weekend during the Rapid Ascent Trail Running Series event at Anglesea. This Sunday, July 31,...
July 26, 2022
Winter Classic to support Torquay Marine Rescue
SURF COAST LONGBOARDERS Club’s 2022 Winter Classic and Auction Night will bring the local surfing community together while raising money for a local volunteer...
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