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.
August 15, 2024
Cottage raises $53,000 at annual race day
MORE than 140 guests helped raise $53,226 for Cottage by the Sea at the charity's Annual Race Day. The proceeds from last week's event will...
August 15, 2024
Local lifesavers dominate Awards of Excellence
SURF COAST and Bellarine lifesavers dominated the podium at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, taking out eight of the top honours. The event,...
August 14, 2024
Winter festival glows at Adventure Park
MORE than 40,000 people enjoyed the winter magic at Adventure Park’s Winter Glow festival this year. Visitors got into the spirit and rugged up to...
August 13, 2024
WorkSafe and Surfing Victoria extend partnership
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria will again present two of their top activations in 2024 after renewing their partnership for a seventh straight year. Both...
August 13, 2024
Upgrades to make Bellarine Highway safer
THE BELLARINE Highway will be made safer for Victorian travellers thanks to road safety upgrades from the federal and state governments. The $8.58 million safety...
August 12, 2024
World blind big wave record holder to launch doco in Geelong
WORLD blind big wave record holder Matt Formston will launch his new documentary The Blind Sea in Geelong next week. The inspiring story of the...
August 11, 2024
Herbison to step aside
BARWON Heads longest serving senior football coach will step down from his coaching duties at the end of the 2024 BFL season. Two-time premiership playing-coach...
August 10, 2024
Coker visits Anam Cara to deliver grant
ANAM Cara House Geelong has welcomed Corangamite federal member Libby Coker to its world-class facility in Waurn Ponds, with Ms Coker delivering a grant...
August 9, 2024
Shiraz festival toasts successful weekend
THOUSANDS of wine lovers descended on the region's best wineries over the weekend for this year's Winter Shiraz Festival. People came from far and wide...
August 8, 2024
Extension proposed for Lonny Lighthouse project
UPGRADES to Point Lonsdale's Lighthouse Reserve could take longer than anticipated, with a two year-extension on the project being proposed, At its July 24 meeting,...
August 5, 2024
Veteran support gets huge grant boost
TWO local RSL branches will share in more than $14,500 in grant funding to help cater for the needs of local veterans. More than $13,000...
August 3, 2024
Giddy up to help Cottage by the Sea
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea are inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of inspiration and fun at its annual...
August 3, 2024
Matches to bring awareness of domestic violence
AFL Barwon and the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre are teaming up this weekend to raise awareness and show solidarity about domestic...
August 3, 2024
Local pair make Victorian Emerging Cricket Squad
A PAIR of Geelong cricketers have been selected in Victoria's elite pathway Female Emerging Squad. Off-break bowler Aanliya Cheeran and fast-bowler Bronte Leishman are part...
August 2, 2024
Locals to compete at Australian Surf Championships
TEN local athletes will represent Victoria at the Australian Surf Championships in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The event will take place over nine days...
August 2, 2024
Grubbers to celebrate 50 years of netball
SHELL ROAD will turn into a sea of red and white next weekend for the Ocean Grove Netball Club's 50th anniversary. The "Grubbers" will mark...
August 2, 2024
Inclusion Round to shine bright
LEISURE Networks and AFL Barwon are teaming up to celebrate inclusion in sport by hosting a first-of-its-kind Inclusion Round. This weekend, players from Geelong West...
July 31, 2024
Dürer-inspired etching series
Geelong Gallery is presenting a suite of contemporary etchings from Australian artists Raymond Arnold and Ian Westacott. Double Vision: Mapping Dürer in a Time of...
July 31, 2024
Northeast Party House welcoming visitors
THE Torquay Hotel will turn into a party paradise when electrifying Melbourne dance outfit Northeast Party House comes to town this month. The six-piece band...
July 30, 2024
Grubbers to celebrate 50 years of netball
SHELL ROAD will turn into a sea of red and white next weekend for the Ocean Grove Netball Club's 50th anniversary. The "Grubbers" will mark...
July 29, 2024
Kardinia Rotary support locals in crisis
KARDINIA Rotary Club is helping to create a fairer community by donating $10,000 towards local crisis and support organisation Lazarus Community Centre. The Geelong based...
July 28, 2024
GAWS extends freeze on adoption fees
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has extended its Winter Fee Freeze program in the hope more animals can find their forever home. The program was...
July 27, 2024
Bag Raiders to bring the dance vibes
Dance lovers are sure to get their hips moving next weekend when Australian electronic music duo Bag Raiders roll into town. The hitmakers are locked...
July 26, 2024
Local surfers represent community with pride at WSL event
LOCAL trio Bea Conroy, Ben Considine and Molly Powell represented the region with pride during the 2024 World Surf League (WSL) Bells Beach Longboard...
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