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.
September 17, 2022
Bird Rock Keeps Rocking
Bird Rock in Jan Juc continues to stake its claim as one of the grooviest dining and entertaining spots on the Surf Coast with...
September 16, 2022
India Robinson tries for extra Olympics spot
JAN JUC surfing star India Robinson has been announced as part of the 2022 Irukandjis squad, which will travel to the ISA World Surfing...
September 16, 2022
Ted Whitten Jnr to speak at Anglesea Baptist Men’s Breakfast
THE Surf Coast community will get the chance to hear from the inspirational Ted Whitten Jnr at the Anglesea Baptist Church EJ Whitten Men's...
September 16, 2022
Simpson’s shave success
ANGLESEA local Max Simpson toasted his World's Greatest Shave campaign with friends and family over the weekend, shaving off his blonde locks to celebrate...
September 12, 2022
Torquay College host activity spectacular
YEAR 6 Torquay College students hosted a special Mini Activities Day (MAD) to promote fun and inclusivity in the school environment in a sustainable...
September 11, 2022
Barwon Health Foundation to celebrate 30-year milestone at Catwalk4Cancer event
GEELONG'S favourite fashion and fundraising event, the 2022 Ena Pelly Catwalk4Cancer, is back and will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Barwon Health's Andrew Love...
September 10, 2022
Mauboy to headline amazing artists at Deni Ute Muster
AUSTRALIAN festival lovers will be flocking to Deniliquin this month for the Deni Ute Muster for two days of music, mateship and of course,...
September 8, 2022
Mr Bins, the skip kings in the Greater Geelong region
The team at Mr Bins are making skip bin hire simple, fast and convenient for people in the Surf Coast, Greater Geelong and Bellarine...
September 8, 2022
Lifeline Out of the Shadows walk to support to support suicide prevention
Queenscliff Football Netball Club member Tom Limb is taking part in Lifeline Out of the Shadows Walk by walking 38 kilometers to honour of...
September 8, 2022
Victorian Open Series to open at Bells
THE 2022/23 Victorian Open Series is set to open at Bells Beach/Djarrk this Saturday, September 10, giving surfers in the region a chance to...
September 8, 2022
Under 18 Kangaroos jump to the flag
THE Division 2 Under 18 premiership has headed back down down the Great Ocean Road, with Anglesea holding off a brave Modewarre 8.7.55 to...
September 7, 2022
Foundation go purple to celebrate diversity
THE Give Where You Live Foundation celebrated diversity on Friday by being part of 'Wear it Purple Day' to support young people who identify...
September 7, 2022
Mount Duneed community hub to recognise Aboriginal heritage
THE City of Greater Geelong council have approved the naming of a new community facility as 'Poa Banyal Mount Duneed Community Hub' in recognition...
September 6, 2022
Anglesea resident Max Simpson to shave for a cause
ANGLESEA resident Max Simpson will shave off his blonde locks for blood cancer research for the third year running, donating all proceeds to the...
September 5, 2022
Community Bank Surf Coast announce free BBQ trailer for hire
THE Surf Coast Community Bank is proud to announce their new barbecue trailer is ready to roll to assist community groups and schools with...
September 3, 2022
Legends of 72 surfing exhibition to showcase breakthrough year in sport
A new surfing legends exhibition is set to hit the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay this October, as 'Legends of Surf 72' takes...
September 2, 2022
Torquay Boardriders get crisp conditions for club competition
XAVIER Huxtable and Sara Hickson reigned supreme in the premier open divisions last weekend at Torquay Boardriders' fourth club aggregate for the 2022 season. After...
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...
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