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.
May 23, 2025
Coutas building momentum
QUEENSCLIFF is feeling full of confidence after pulling off a big upset in the Bellarine Football League seniors just before the league bye. The Coutas...
May 23, 2025
Drysdale Foodbank seeking urgent donations
DRYSDALE Family Support is calling on the community to help them keep the doors of their Foodbank open. Foodbank co-ordinator Jake Hogendoorn said the service...
May 22, 2025
Considine and Conroy earn Bells Beach Longboard Classic spots
BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over...
May 20, 2025
Sawyers Arms wins top industry gongs
NEWTOWN’S Sawyers Arm Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
May 20, 2025
Give a little stoke to Ocean Mind
LOCAL therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is launching a new fundraising campaign with aspirations of attracting more donors to support their vital services. The organisation's...
May 19, 2025
Wear orange on Wednesday for the SES
LOCAL SES volunteers will be recognised for their monumental emergency services efforts on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW). The National Day of Thanks will take place...
May 17, 2025
Cats hope to put out the Power
GEELONG will be hoping to respond strongly to last weekend's nail-biting loss against the Giants when it meets Port Adelaide this afternoon (Saturday, May...
May 17, 2025
Dental property sells for $3.01 million
A purpose-built dental facility has been sold at 80 Geelong Road in Torquay for $3,010,000. The home of Surfside Dental Torquay was offered for sale...
May 16, 2025
Geelong Youth Survey consultation extended
THE community consultation period has been extended for the Geelong Youth Survey, allowing more young people to express what they value and the challenges...
May 16, 2025
Local juniors surfers excel at Phillip Island
FOUR local surfers have taken out their respective age group state championships at Round 3 of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Jarvis...
May 16, 2025
Point Impossible to host longboard titles
MORE than 30 of the Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers will represent the region at the Victorian Longboard Titles this weekend. The event at...
May 15, 2025
Hockey Dad ready to rock
Australian surf rockers Hockey Dad are sure to be bringing the party vibes to the Barwon Heads Hotel tonight (Friday, May 16) as part...
May 15, 2025
Labor pass Emergency Services levy despite local opposition
The state Labor Government has passed its controversial Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) levy, despite opposition from local councils, including across the Geelong region. In...
May 14, 2025
50 years of hits in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN rock royalty will grace Costa Hall later this month. The legendary Ross Wilson and his all-star band The Peaceniks are hitting the road and...
May 13, 2025
Registrations open for push-up challenge
THE community is being encouraged to get their bodies moving and push up for better mental health this June. The Push Up Challenge is Australia's...
May 9, 2025
Staunton surfs to success at international event
A BELMONT surfer is beaming with pride after wearing the green and gold at an international surfing contest. Melanie Staunton has just returned from representing...
May 9, 2025
Region’s best to battle for state surfing titles
MORE than 30 local surfers will compete in this weekend's final round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Competitors will be putting...
May 9, 2025
United hope to continue winning ways
GEELONG United's NBL1 women side is hopeful of keeping its unbeaten streak going tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10) against a strong Dandenong Rangers team. United...
May 8, 2025
The Whiskery cheers inclusion in top 50
A BELLARINE restaurant has been named among Open Table's Top 50 restaurants for brunch and lunch in Australia for this year. The Whiskery has been...
May 7, 2025
Grants help empower greener future
A PAIR of innovative local projects have received funding to help reduce energy consumption across Greater Geelong. Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies and Deakin University...
May 5, 2025
Price reappointed local RDA chair
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the Barwon South West region. She will continue to support the Barwon South...
May 4, 2025
Tuohy joins Freeze MND fight
A GEELONG Cats premiership player has joined the fight against Motor Neuron Disease and become an ambassador for the 2025 Big Freeze Geelong. Irish-born footballer...
May 4, 2025
Cats hope to claw Pies’ momentum
THE ladder-leading Magpies await Geelong tomorrow (Saturday, May 3) night at the MCG in what is sure to be a blockbuster clash between the...
May 2, 2025
Great Ocean Road re-opens following crash collision closure
THE Great Ocean Road has re-opened this afternoon (Friday, May 2) after being closed in both directions earlier this morning between Fairhaven and Lorne...
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