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 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
Brown joins Cats’ coaching ranks
THE Geelong Cats AFLW coaching ranks have received a huge boost, with former AFL player Nathan Brown joining the club. The 183-gamer for Collingwood and...
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...
July 27, 2025
Cottage branch celebrate centenary of support
THE Highton/Ceres Acorn Branch of Cottage by the Sea has notched up a significant milestone in their efforts to help transform the lives of...
July 26, 2025
Bringing laughs to the Bellarine
A SELECTION of Australia's best female comedians will inspire a room full of laughs at the Potato Shed this weekend. Women of Wit will take...
July 25, 2025
Junior soccer talent seeks support for global tournament
A TALENTED group of local junior soccer players are searching for a major sponsor to help get them to an international tournament in Singapore. A...
July 24, 2025
Geelong cricketer peaks with top first-class score
GEELONG local Ollie Peake has hit runs all over the park for his country against Sri Lanka A . The 18-year-old notched his highest score...
July 24, 2025
AFLW Cats team up with Bellarine businesses
THE GEELONG Cats has welcomed two Bellarine Peninsula-based partners on board ahead of the 2025 AFLW season. Curlewis Golf Club has jumped on as an...
July 24, 2025
Bakery rolls out another award-winning pie
A LOCAL culinary juggernaut has again rolled past its challengers at Australia's Best Pie and Pastie Competition. Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes was awarded top...
July 22, 2025
City to commemorate Geelong Legacy centenary
THE City of Greater Geelong will commemorate 100 years of Geelong Legacy with a special celebration this September. Geelong Legacy is the second oldest Legacy...
July 22, 2025
Playground upgrades on the way for popular park
COMMUNITY feedback is now being sought on the design of the new Breamlea Caravan Park playground. The new playground will be designed for children aged...
July 21, 2025
Allbutt to make significant donation to Cottage
A FIFTH generation Queenscliff resident is donating the proceeds from a special piece of art to local children's charity Cottage by the Sea. Darren Allbutt...
July 21, 2025
Rethink your cat roaming
COMMUNITY members are being encouraged to keep their cats safe by keeping them contained to their properties at all times. The City of Greater Geelong...
July 20, 2025
Enter the mind of Arj Barker
ARJ BARKER will be taking audiences straight into his comic mind in Geelong next month. The American comedian will be bringing his newest tour The...
July 20, 2025
Groms prepare for Phillip Island
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top surfers will head to Phillip Island later this year for the 10,000-point marquee Rip Curl GromSearch event. The surfing...
July 18, 2025
Sinkhole discovery closes Anglesea trail
A WALKING trail from Point Roadknight to Guvvo’s beach in Anglesea was closed yesterday (Thursday, July 17) following the discovery of a deep sinkhole. The...
July 18, 2025
Coast Guard Queenscliff welcomes new vessel
THE arrival of a new search and rescue vessel will help Coast Guard Queenscliff keep more people safe in and around the water. Minister for...
July 17, 2025
Tomlins’ top honour
A WALLINGTON local has been lauded for his commitment to aquatic safety and celebrated for his close to 50 years in the Australian Coast...
July 17, 2025
Foundation empower new project
NEW business initiative Neighbourhood Economics is one of the 23 local organisations to benefit from the latest round of Give Where You Live Foundation...
July 14, 2025
Geelong to give the gift of independence
GEELONG locals are being called upon to get behind the Petbarn Foundation's 12th annual Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal. The national initiative aims to raise vital...
July 13, 2025
Queenscliff venue to re-open in spring
THE Bellarine Hotel, formerly known as the Queenscliff Brewhouse, is slated to re-open its doors to the community this spring. After an extensive renovation and...
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