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 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...
July 24, 2022
Chamber website to improve member and business experience
FOR 169 years the Geelong Chamber of Commerce has been a driving force behind the growth of our region and are one of the...
July 22, 2022
Anglesea to honour Pride
THE Anglesea women’s football team will add a splash of colour to their jumpers this weekend as they celebrate the second annual Pride Cup. This...
July 22, 2022
Bomboras set for a revamp
ONE of Torquay’s favourite food and entertainment hubs is set for a makeover, utilising the winter break as a time to refresh and kickstart...
July 22, 2022
Surf Coast Women in Business to shine a light on wellbeing
THE Surf Coast Women in Business Community will hold a special wellbeing session to shine a light on prioritising self-care. The 'Prioritise Your Wellbeing' session...
July 21, 2022
Sou’West crowned Victorian Tourism Venue of the Year.
ONE of Torquay's favourite watering holes has been honoured with the title of Tourism Restaurant at the Australia Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) Awards...
July 18, 2022
Partnership to boost mental health and social connection
SURFING Victoria will deliver a Stand Up Paddleboarding program to support the mental wellbeing of young people by providing opportunities to reconnect with friends,...
July 18, 2022
The Surf Coast Wonder Girl
ANGLESEA’S Tahlia Walsh is on a mission to make the world a better place through advocacy for animals, the environment, and her community. After raising...
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