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.
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...
October 19, 2024
Daniher’s Drive raises a record $2 million for MND research
THE search for an MND cure ventured coastal last week, with more than 230 people helping to raise a record breaking $2 million for...
October 18, 2024
AFL Barwon announce Community Award winners and namesakes
AFL BARWON recognised the region’s football and netball leaders at a Community Awards event held tonight (Friday, October 18). The event at Geelong Library and...
October 18, 2024
Expo helps to provide workers for peak season
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed exploring a range of employment opportunities at the Gordon's Tourism and Hospitality Expo. The free-to attend event aimed to address workforce...
October 18, 2024
Tradies drop tools for surfboards at URBNSURF
LOCAL duo Ethan Huxtable and Callan Cross reigned supreme in their respective surfing divisions at the 2024 WorkSafe Tradies Challenge. Huxtable (Jan Juc) was victorious...
October 17, 2024
Gurus Stoneage Romeos glory
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus will be dropping into Geelong next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its hugely successful Stoneage Romeos album. The...
October 16, 2024
Snap up a big one this season
FISHERS are enjoying the spoils of catching big snapper from boats, piers, jetties and rock walls across Port Phillip and Corio bays. Snapper spawning season...
October 13, 2024
Falcons appoint Heffernan as Girls’ coach for 2025
AN INVALUABLE member of the Geelong Falcons program will be taking on a lead role on and off the field in 2025. Tash Heffernan has...
October 11, 2024
Groms dazzle at national surf event
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best shortboard surfers put it all on the line over the weekend to gain vital national ranking points in...
October 11, 2024
13th and Jan Juc secure National Final honours
LOCAL boardriding clubs 13th Beach and Jan Juc have qualified for the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final after strong performances in the state qualifying...
October 11, 2024
Kellett’s put pedal to the medal
A TORQUAY couple have landed on the podium again at the WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships. Kate Kellett and her husband Brett...
October 11, 2024
Holmes wins first Carji Greeves Medal
GEELONG Cats utility Max Holmes has claimed his first Carji Greeves Medal, the club's top individual honour. Holmes polled 164 votes at the ceremony on...
October 11, 2024
Bellarine team leading the FightMND charge
A TIGHT-KNIT group of Bellarine locals have their wheels in motion this week to raise vital funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in the...
October 10, 2024
Bellarine SES launch recruitment drive
THE Bellarine SES is encouraging people to come "be part of something amazing" and have launched a secondary recruitment drive for 2024. The local emergency...
October 10, 2024
Bodyjar to rock the Torquay Hotel
Melbourne punk rockers Bodyjar will make the trip down the highway to let its energy run rampant on the Surf Coast. The four-piece band will...
October 9, 2024
Pause, reflect and reconnect: Celebrating headspace Day
HEADSPACE Geelong is encouraging the community to pause, reflect and reconnect tomorrow (October 10) in recognition of headspace Day. The theme of ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’...
October 8, 2024
Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament
A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...
October 7, 2024
Nominees announced for AFL Barwon Community Awards
AFL BARWON has announced the nominees for this year's Community Awards, which celebrates volunteers in the Barwon region. More than 50 people from local sporting...
October 7, 2024
Christmas in Geelong launch date revealed
YULETIDE fans can now block out November 30 as the opening night of the Christmas in Geelong program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...
October 6, 2024
Golfers tee off to support Hawks
MORE than 90 golfers teed off this week to raise funds for the Drysdale Football Club at its Annual Golf Day. The event at Portarlington...
October 6, 2024
Whale carcass to be removed from 13th Beach
THE 16-tonne fin whale carcass lying on 13th Beach was scheduled to be removed yesterday (Thursday, October 3). In a statement released on Wednesday this...
October 6, 2024
Juc fired up for Victorian ABB qualifier
JAN Juc Boardriders Club are feeling primed for a strong showing against the state's best clubs at today's (October 6) Australian Boardriders Battle state...
October 4, 2024
Luncheon delivers plus to charity
MORE than 250 people stepped out in colour and style to support Kids+ at its 12th annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The event at The...
October 3, 2024
Come meet your Borough candidates
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe locals will have a chance to hear from their council candidates at the Point Lonsdale Primary School tomorrow evening (October 4). The...
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