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.
February 23, 2025
Paws to the floor for GAWS
TAILS will be wagging in Geelong as hundreds of people and their four-legged companions take part in the PAWS for GAWS Charity Dog Walk. The...
February 22, 2025
Longboard riders get ready for state titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers will be competing this weekend at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Phillip Island. The...
February 21, 2025
BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes
AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...
February 21, 2025
Extreme heat forces changes to V/Line trains
EXTREME heat timetables will be in place tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) for trains on V/Line's Geelong line due to forecast hot temperatures. Train speed restrictions...
February 21, 2025
Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...
February 16, 2025
McKeegan endorses grant program
WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...
February 15, 2025
United to round out WNBL season
GEELONG United's inaugural season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) will draw to a close tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, February 16). United will face Adelaide...
February 12, 2025
Local trials target antibiotic overuse
Deakin University are leading Geelong-based trials on two new tests for bacterial infections, with the potential to significantly reduce the overuse of antibiotics. Trials are...
February 11, 2025
Parents urged to update child’s asthma action plan
As students make their way back to the classroom, Asthma Australia is urging parents to update their child's asthma action plan. An asthma action plan...
February 10, 2025
Wake ready to embrace ultra adventure
THE chief executive officer of a prominent Queenscliff charity is leaving the sand behind and braving the ice for a cause close to his...
February 10, 2025
Seven Cats sign on for 2025 AFLW season
GEELONG Cats captain Meghan McDonald headlines a list of seven players to sign one-year contract extensions with the club for the 2025 AFLW season. Joining...
February 7, 2025
United to get more girls hooping on the coast
MORE than 40 Torquay Coast Basketball Club players have completed a special skills clinic with Geelong United forward Hannah Hank.
February 6, 2025
DSA makes waves in Ocean Grove
MORE than 200 volunteers helped to put smiles on dials at the first Disabled Surfing Association (DSA) session of the year at Ocean Grove. Volunteers...
February 4, 2025
Troy Selwood’s passing mourned
FORMER Geelong Cats VFL captain and staff member Troy Selwood has passed away at the age of 40. Selwood spent more than 10 years at...
February 4, 2025
Cooney-Cross selected in Matildas squad for SheBelieves Cup
TORQUAY’S Kyra Cooney-Cross has been selected in the CommBank Matildas squad for the nation’s historic debut at the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. Cooney-Cross is part of...
January 31, 2025
Warralily Market returns for 2025
MIRAMBEENA Park will come to life tomorrow (Saturday, February 1) for the return of the Warralily Market. The event will feature stalls consisting of handcrafted...
January 31, 2025
The Sands to host PGA qualifier
THE Sands Torquay will next weekend host a qualifying event for the prestigious New Zealand Open. The PGA Australia sanctioned event will take place on...
January 30, 2025
Torquay dominate East Coast surf event
TORQUAY Boardriders Club made a clean sweep at the East Coast Cashie surfing event last weekend on the Mornington Peninsula, winning both premier divisions. Xavier...
January 19, 2025
Surfing volunteers sought
The Disabled Surfing Association Ocean Grove branch is calling on volunteers to come and help put smiles on dials this summer. The group are hosting...
January 19, 2025
Young Endeavour to lead 2025 Passage Race at Festival of Sails
THE tall ship STS Young Endeavour will lead the start of the 182nd Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race at the 2025 Festival of Sails. Its...
January 13, 2025
New pavilion an ace for Leopold Tennis Club
THE Leopold Tennis Club has served up a big ace just in time for summer by swinging open the doors to its new club...
January 13, 2025
Update shows city’s Action Plan nearly complete
A QUARTERLY update from the City of Greater Geelong has revealed it is on track to deliver 96 per cent of the actions listed...
January 10, 2025
Record broken in Mountain to Surf at Lorne
A NINETEEN-year record was broken this morning (Friday, January 10) in the Mountain to Surf run at Lorne, with Elwood's Edward Marks completing the...
January 9, 2025
Fair for all: Cottage to celebrate 135th year
CELEBRATIONS will be in full swing on Saturday (January 11) as Cottage by the Sea celebrate 135 years of enriching young lives at its...
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