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 1, 2025
Geelong to host last Victorian show of Night Night
A MYSTERIOUS theatrical adventure will be sweeping through Geelong Arts Centre over the next two nights (Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30). Night Night...
August 31, 2025
Superstars galore at Beyond the Valley
AUSTRALIA'S largest multi-day music festival Beyond the Valley has locked in a star-studded lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration. The four-day spectacular will return to...
August 31, 2025
Cut Copy seize the moments
One of Australia's most beloved musical exports Cut Copy are hoping to create some memorable moments in Barwon Heads next month. The influential electronic, synth...
August 31, 2025
Local netballers earn state selection
SEVEN of Geelong's best up and coming netballers have been selected in Netball Victoria's high-performance Elevate program. Indiah Madden, Indi O'Connor, Abhi Sanjeev and Lily...
August 29, 2025
Geelong’s rising stars shine
GEELONG'S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. More than 260 people gathered last...
August 28, 2025
Torquay makes decision on GFNL promotion
THE Torquay Football Netball Club has come to a decision on league promotion and will stay in the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) for...
August 27, 2025
Samesyn make finalist list for global competition
SAMESYN 2.0 restaurant in Torquay has a huge opportunity to grow its profile after being named a finalist in a social media sensation’s new...
August 27, 2025
Beyond the Valley back at Barunah Plains
TENS of thousands of people will dance their way west of Geelong to enjoy one of Australia's premier multi-day music festivals later this year. Beyond...
August 27, 2025
Port locals driving MND cause forward
A GROUP of Portarlington locals are well on their way to making their fundraising dreams come to fruition in this year's Daniher's Drive. The team...
August 25, 2025
Everclear to sparkle again in Barwon Heads
AMERICAN alt-rockers Everclear are sure to bring non-stop energy and pure fun to the Barwon Heads Hotel later this year. One of of the most...
August 24, 2025
Cats break membership record
THE Geelong Cats have hit an all-time membership high, eclipsing 91,000 members for the first time in the AFL club's history. After surpassing 90,000 members...
August 24, 2025
Rotunno signs with Geelong Venom
GEELONG Venom has signed a dynamic new guard ahead of its second season in the Women's National Basketball League. Former Melbourne Boomers development player Lilly...
August 21, 2025
Ellie Harrison joins Irukandjis for El Salvador ISA Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison will proudly wear the green and gold at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador next month. The 20-year-old...
August 21, 2025
Glamorous fundraiser dazzles in Geelong
ONE of Geelong's most fashionable fundraisers has again delivered a huge boost to cancer services within the region. Barwon Health Foundation's Catwalk4Cancer event was attended...
August 20, 2025
No big incinerator in Lara
THE Lara community is rejoicing following a decision to not proceed with a waste-to-energy incineration facility in Lara. Today (Wednesday August 20), Recycling Victoria announced...
August 19, 2025
Multicultural alliance heads to Canberra
THE Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria (RMA Vic) has made a big impression in Canberra, raising significant awareness of issues facing regional Victoria around...
August 19, 2025
Local lifesavers achieve excellence
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best lifesavers have cleaned up at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, amassing more than ten statewide...
August 18, 2025
Winter festival glows on the Bellarine
ADVENTURE PARK is celebrating the successes of its fifth annual Winter Glow Festival, with record numbers turning out to attend the event in 2025. [caption...
August 17, 2025
How free mentoring changed one local mum’s outlook
A PORTARLINGTON mother has found stability and purpose by participating in a local mentoring program. Single mother Bridgette Quinn first connected with Parent Pathways...
August 7, 2025
Surf Coast, Bellarine surfers soar at 2025 Longboard Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers have surfed to success at the 2025 Australian Longboard Titles, which wrapped up last month. John...
August 1, 2025
The Q Train steams towards award finals
LOCAL tourism drawcard The Q Train is chugging toward statewide honours again after being named a finalists in the 2025 Restaurant and Catering Hostplus...
July 30, 2025
Surfers to make waves in September
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine surfing community are being encouraged to get behind the return of Surf Aid's Make A Wave campaign. The fifth annual...
July 28, 2025
Fashionable fundraiser to return to Geelong
TICKETS are now on sale for one of Geelong's most anticipated fashion fundraising events. The Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer is set to illuminate the Geelong Arts...
July 27, 2025
Fair to bring comics and toys galore
THOUSANDS of comic lovers and toy collectors will turn out today (Sunday, July 27) for the fourth edition of the Geelong Comic and Toy...
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