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.
June 23, 2022
STUDENT SUPPORT:New bursary launched at St Joseph’s
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong has announced a significant new bursary to help prospective students get a quality education regardless of their financial situation. The Fatone...
June 22, 2022
Torquay Food Aid and Orange Sky team up to help those in need
IN A BID to assist those in need in the community, Torquay Food Aid has teamed up with Australia-wide mobile laundry and shower service...
June 21, 2022
QMF releases first lineup
IN BIG news for our region and its thriving music scene, the Queenscliff Music Festival have announced the first lineup for their November extravaganza. The...
June 21, 2022
Community gets sneak peek of Surf Coast Arts Trail
SURF COAST residents and the wider community had the opportunity to preview works from participating artists of this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail at...
June 20, 2022
Newtown plumber helps others while fighting to conquer ‘the beast’
TACKLING his recent Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) diagnosis head on, Geelong resident Jason Nelson is no doubt a fighter, with his sights set on...
June 17, 2022
The ultimate intersection of fine art, wine and food
COMBINING for an intersection of fine art and breathtaking wines, Austin’s Wines, Boom Gallery Geelong and Melbourne foodies Nama Please are set to collaborate...
June 17, 2022
Your 2022 50 Year Storm invitees
THE public has spoken and the invitees for the 2022 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of local legend Shaun Brooks...
June 15, 2022
Ethan passes half-way mark
TORQUAY surfer turned elite runner Ethan Harbison is over halfway through his bid to run 12 marathons in 12 months with all proceeds going...
June 14, 2022
3230 Rubbish Rangers celebrate one year of keeping our coast pristine
KEEPING our coastlines pristine and rubbish free for one year was formally celebrated by the 3230 Rubbish Rangers, with cakes and plenty of rubbish...
June 12, 2022
Storytime at the Community House
HELPING the community and its citizens flourish is a key part of any town’s makeup and it’s no different in Torquay with Surf Coast...
June 11, 2022
Torquay hosts the Biggest Morning Tea
THE VMCH Star Of The Sea Retirement Village in Torquay hosted a very special tea party earlier this week, raising vital funds for those...
June 10, 2022
HELLS BELLS is back in 2022
ONE OF Victoria’s most prestigious trophies ‘The Bunjil’ will be up for grabs in a fortnight when Torquay Boardriders host its Hells Bells invitational...
June 9, 2022
Droomer’s big break: Victorian rising stars fly Aussie flag in El Salvador
NEW U/16 World Junior Champion Willis Droomer and three-time Australian junior surfing champion Ellie Harrison have just returned from flying the flag for their...
June 8, 2022
Everyone welcome at Shirley’s family-friendly Sundays
THE Sands Torquay are not only firing up their venue as a new musical hub but also as a place that families, singles and...
June 7, 2022
Maple Bakery’s golden one-year celebration
TORQUAY’S fine Canadian inspired bakery, Maple Bakery, last week reached its first birthday, giving out free coffee for a year to a lucky winner...
June 5, 2022
Voting open for 50 Year Storm event
THE 50 YEAR STORM, in memory of local legend Shaun Brooks, is back at Bells Beach this winter and voting for the 2022 event...
June 4, 2022
Netflix series Surviving Summer ready to launch
THE Surf Coast’s beautiful landscapes and culture are showcased in a new surf teen drama series which was released to 222 million subscribers on...
June 2, 2022
Music fans flocking to Shirley’s Bar at The Sands
'Shirley’s Bar’ at The Sands Torquay is quickly becoming a hub for live music and entertainment in the region. A new ownership group of passionate...
June 2, 2022
Djarrk serves up amazing surf conditions for Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles
OVER three action packed days of competition and connection, the top First Nations surfers from across the country gathered for the Australian Indigenous Surfing...
May 30, 2022
Conroy and Cousins take out Round 2 of Victorian Longboard Titles
IN CRISP conditions over the weekend, Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale) and Will Cousins (Torquay) reigned supreme in the premier Open Women and Open Men's...
May 29, 2022
Right Mate Race Day set to hit Geelong
GEELONG based men’s mental health not-for-profit organisation Right Mate’is teaming with the Geelong Racing Club for ‘A Right Mate Race Day’ to raise money...
May 29, 2022
A lifechanging day at the races
MORE than 300 people attended the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup raising $10,000 to support the work of LifeChanger Foundation, a preventative mental health...
May 28, 2022
30 years of friendship and art
Putting 30 years of friendship and art together, three female artists will have their fine work up in lights as they host the Artistic...
May 26, 2022
Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles back at Djarrk (Bells Beach)
FOR the first time since the pandemic hit, the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles are back at Djarrk (Bells Beach) from May 27 until May...
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