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.
November 3, 2024
Mackie outlines Geelong’s plan for AFL draft
THE Geelong Cats have their sights firmly set on the AFL National Draft and have flagged the potential of moving around picks if necessary. As...
November 3, 2024
Super Saturday on the Coast locked in for Geelong
LOCAL racegoers can expect a huge summer of racing, with a popular event set to return to Geelong in January 2025. More than 7,000 people...
November 2, 2024
Voting open for Geelong calendar cover
PUBLIC voting is now open to decide the cover image of the 2025 City of Greater Geelong calendar. After receiving 759 votes, the judging panel...
November 2, 2024
Potter ready to make her mark in WNBL
GEELONG United guard Gemma Potter is hoping for a good bill of health during the 2024-25 season as she looks to make her mark...
November 2, 2024
Surf Coast soccer stars win U/10 Shepparton Cup
THE world game is in good shape on the Surf Coast, with a team of young local superstars winning a prestigious state soccer competition. Surf...
November 1, 2024
Local surfers go big at Aussie SUP Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best stand-up paddleboarders have landed on the podium at the Australian SUP Titles on Phillip Island. Torquay's Emma Webb added...
November 1, 2024
Barwon Water runs tours of region’s largest reclamation plant
MORE than 140 people learned how Geelong's sewerage system has transformed over the last century during special tours of the Black Rock treatment plant. Barwon...
November 1, 2024
AFLW Cats keep finals dream alive
THE Geelong Cats will need to use another one of its nine lives this weekend to land a spot in the AFLW finals. A win...
November 1, 2024
Local lifesavers test fitness at Endurance Championships
MORE than 50 local surf lifesavers put their fitness to the ultimate test by competing in the first round of the Life Saving Victoria...
October 31, 2024
Get in the festive spirit at Warralily
THE festive spirit will be in the air on Saturday (November 2) when Warralily host its Pre-Christmas season market. The event at Mirambeena Park will...
October 30, 2024
Local students to benefit from new phonics program
A NEW mandatory phonics course will be rolled out in local classrooms to ensure Victoria's students remain the best performers in the country. Phonics Plus...
October 28, 2024
Local clubs encouraged to make money sustainably
LOCAL football clubs will be supported to raise funds and become more sustainable thanks to a new partnership between AFL Victoria and Victoria's Container...
October 27, 2024
Shine Blue for SIDS
AUSTRALIA's leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) charity River's Gift is encouraging schools, business and the community to "Shine Blue" on November 7. The River's...
October 27, 2024
National grant to broaden scope of Victorian Indigenous Surfing Program
SURFING Victoria will broaden the scope of its Victorian Indigenous Surfing Programs thanks to funding support from the Australian Sports Commission. The Australian Sports Commission...
October 26, 2024
Students showcased in National Water Week competition
THE creative talents of local primary school students have been showcased as part of a special National Water Week initiative from Barwon Water. More than...
October 26, 2024
Geelong bartenders to compete in national cocktail competition
TWO of Geelong's best bartenders are ready to mix up a storm at the prestigious 'Enter the Dragon 3' Australian cocktail competition this weekend. Gorge...
October 25, 2024
Jack Rabbit wins statewide honours
STATE success has rolled around again for The Sharp Group with the team adding another Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) Hostplus Awards for Excellence...
October 25, 2024
Top Geelong drops toasted
HUNDREDS of local wine-lovers charged their glasses and enjoyed the festivities at the 21st annual Toast to the Coast event last weekend. The cultural extravaganza...
October 25, 2024
Geelong grab Smith from Bulldogs
THE Geelong Cats finally got their man, with Western Bulldogs young gun Bailey Smith to don the hoops in 2025 and beyond. A deal was...
October 22, 2024
Santa to trade snow for sand
THE man in the big red suit will be swapping snow for sand this festive season when he returns to the Bellarine Peninsula Throughout late...
October 22, 2024
Adventurous echidna returned to safety
AN OCEAN Grove tradie has helped return a small echidna back to its home after it crawled across multiple busy roads and burrowed in...
October 21, 2024
Upgrades get underway at Grubb Road
SAFETY upgrades at Ocean Grove's busy Grubb Road are moving ahead, with preliminary works underway ahead of major construction kicking off in 2025. Crews are...
October 19, 2024
Fishing festival hooks a huge crowd
HUNDREDS of avid fishers enjoyed perfect conditions for the annual Hooked on Bellarine festival at Portarlington on Sunday. The event drew people from all over...
October 19, 2024
Lifelong volunteer to steer support register forward
THE BELLARINE Community Support Register has elected a lifelong local volunteer as the chair to steer it into an exciting new modern era. At the...
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