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.
December 15, 2024
Local partnership helps those facing food insecurity
TWO local organisations have teamed up to help the one in three Greater Geelong residents struggling with food insecurity. Geelong Regional Libraries teamed up with...
December 15, 2024
Grubbers get boost to three-peat aspirations
OCEAN Grove's pursuit of a three-peat of A Grade netball flags has received a huge boost, with six of its top players committing for...
December 13, 2024
City spreads Christmas cheer
FREE and fully decorated Christmas trees have been gifted to community and not-for-profit organisations in Greater Geelong. The City of Greater Geelong teamed up with...
December 13, 2024
Cats record big profit in 2023/24 financial year
THE Geelong Cats have recorded a statutory net profit of $6.6 million for the 2023/24 financial year. The club's operating results before interest, amortisation, depreciation...
December 13, 2024
Cats claw in draft picks
THE Geelong Cats have secured picks 16 and 37 in the AFLW draft following a mega six-team trade and the departure of midfielder Darcy...
December 13, 2024
United look to turn up the heat against Flames
GEELONG United will be looking to put their past hiccup against the Sydney Flames behind them tomorrow (December 14) when they face off inside...
December 12, 2024
Registrations open for DSA Ocean Grove sessions
REGISTRATIONS are now open to those keen to volunteer and put "smiles on dials" at the Disabled Surfing Association's local meetings in 2025. The Disabled...
December 9, 2024
Santa gets sandy on the Bellarine
SANTA has left the North Pole behind and is fully embracing his time in between the palm trees and surfboards on the Bellarine. The big...
December 7, 2024
AFLW Cats sign former Australian volleyballer
THE Geelong Cats has bolstered their AFLW ruck stocks after securing the signature of former Australian volleyballer Caitie Tipping. The 24-year-old has signed for three...
December 7, 2024
Local surfers represent state with pride at Aussie Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best juniors have done their community proud at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles. More than a dozen local surfers...
December 7, 2024
United target another win over Lightning
GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena. United was 72-66 victors...
December 7, 2024
Lifesavers to head to Ocean Grove for state competition
MORE than 750 athletes will vie for state honours this weekend at two surf lifesaving carnivals at Ocean Grove. The first event of the LSV...
December 6, 2024
Support local creatives at regional libraries
COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate the talents of local artisans and discover unique Christmas gifts at tomorrow's (December 7) Geelong Regional Libraries Arts...
December 6, 2024
Australia’s hairiest lunch raises $60,000 for men’s health
MORE than 200 "hairy men" have raised more than $60,000 for men's health at the 19th annual Gentlemen of Geelong event. The event at Flying...
December 3, 2024
Call Santa from Telstra payphones
CHILDREN are invited to make their wishes come true by speaking to Santa Claus on Telstra payphones all over the region. Until Christmas Eve, children...
November 30, 2024
The Q Train celebrate state awards win
BELLARINE business operators The Q Train have been lauded for their tourism excellence and received top honours at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards. The unique...
November 30, 2024
Newest Irish recruit arrives at the Cattery
GEELONG's lates Irish recruit Cillian Burke has touched down in Australia and wasted no time in visiting his new home at GMHBA Stadium. The talented...
November 29, 2024
QMF goes down a huge success
MORE than 10,000 people flocked to Queenscliff over the weekend for the 26th edition of the Queenscliff Music Festival. Held in its traditional spot on...
November 29, 2024
Christmas time has arrived
GEELONG's Floating Christmas Tree has arrived at Steampacket Quay ahead of tomorrow's (Saturday, November 30) Christmas in Geelong program launch. The tree was towed across...
November 29, 2024
Adventure Park lights up for Christmas festival
ADVENTURE Park has been transformed into a magical wonderland for its annual Christmas Festival of Lights. The festive season favourite started earlier this month and...
November 29, 2024
United regroup ahead of clash with Flames
GEELONG United will be hoping to regroup quickly and get back on the winners list tomorrow (Saturday, November 30) against the Sydney Flames. United suffered...
November 29, 2024
Moloney selected in AFLW All Australian team
CATS star forward Aishling Moloney has been rewarded for her stellar season in the hoops by being included in the final 2024 AFLW All...
November 29, 2024
Cats load up in AFL Draft
GEELONG has added seven new faces to its list for the 2025 season after using all of its selections in the Telstra AFL Draft...
November 28, 2024
Geelong calendar cover winner announced
A VIBRANT aerial shot of Eastern Beach's promenade and swimming enclosure has been crowned the cover shot of the 2025 City of Greater Geelong...
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