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.
July 26, 2024
David Schwarz to headline gala fundraiser
FORMER AFL footballer and recovered gambling addict David Schwarz will headline The Power in You Project's annual fundraising gala event in Geelong. The August 31...
July 25, 2024
Local lifesavers win at Australian IRB Championships
SURF Coast and Bellarine lifesavers helped bring multiple wins home for Victoria at the Sharkskin Australian and Interstate Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships. Strong performances...
July 24, 2024
Patagonia develop end-of-life wetsuit solution
ENVIRONMENTAL surf gear leader Patagonia has co-developed a groundbreaking circular solution for wetsuits. Alongside sustainability experts Bolder Industries, Patagonia is turning its end-of-life Yulex wetsuits...
July 23, 2024
Entries open for 2024/25 Queenscliff Art Prize
ENTRIES are now open for the fourth annual Queenscliff Arts Prize and all eyes are on making it the biggest one yet. The art extravaganza...
July 22, 2024
Riding the wave of positivity
Local therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is searching for some new facilitators to ride waves and make a positive impact on young people's lives. Ocean...
July 22, 2024
Rotary Ocean Grove toast successful year
ROTARY Club of Ocean Grove celebrated the successes of its 2023-24 season and inducted new board members at its Changeover Dinner last week. More than...
July 21, 2024
Peake, Attard make Vic Country squad
TWO Geelong cricketers will line up for Victoria Country as part of the U/19 male emerging players squad at the National Championships in December. Left-handed...
July 21, 2024
Local club scores at state awards
A LOCAL sporting club is rolling on strong after taking out two honours at the 2024 Community Clubs Victoria Gala Night. Ocean Grove Bowling Club...
July 21, 2024
Powerful pedal program to expand
A LOCAL not-for-profit support service provider is powering on with one of its popular bike riding programs. Leisure Networks will expand its Power 2 Pedal...
July 21, 2024
Fashion fundraising event to return
Hundreds of members of the local community will come together next month for one of Geelong's favourite charity fashion shows. Barwon Health Foundation's CatWalk4Cancer event...
July 19, 2024
Hells Djarrak is back in 2024
ONE of VICTORIA'S most prestigious surfing trophies will be hoisted high into the air by the winners of Torquay Boardriders' annual Hells Djarrak multi-club...
July 19, 2024
A showcase of Shiraz
LOCAL wine-lovers will rejoice next month with the uncorking of the ninth annual Winter Shiraz Festival. The three-day event from August 2 to August 4...
July 14, 2024
Band room to rock again at Barwon Heads
THE Barwon Heads Hotel will once again swing the doors of its iconic band room back open for live gigs. A seven-year hiatus will come...
July 13, 2024
Mayor to advance future business opportunities with South Korea
GEELONG mayor Trent Sullivan will visit Changwon in South Korea to help build relationships and advance future business opportunities. His visit will help encourage investment...
July 12, 2024
QMF release single day tickets and playing dates
Queenscliff Music Festival has released single-day tickets and playing days for its 2024 music and art extravaganza. The award-winning festival, to be held from November...
July 11, 2024
Napona to sling final pizzas and wine
A MUCH-LOVED Ocean Grove restaurant will sling its final pizzas, steaks and decadent wines this weekend. After 13 and a half years in the old...
July 10, 2024
Bellarine kinders benefit from grants
MORE than 10 kindergartens on the Bellarine are among those to be recipients of new government funding to help local children have the best...
July 10, 2024
Foundation grants to give helping hand
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) will provide $215,000 to 13 local organisations supporting emergency relief across the Geelong region. Geelong Food Relief Centre, The...
July 9, 2024
Bellarine North Rotary celebrate a year of success
BELLARINE NORTH Rotary Club celebrated the successes of its 2023-24 season at its executive changeover meeting last week. More than 50 members of the club...
July 9, 2024
Local heroes to battle with the best
TORQUAY's Ben Considine and Point Lonsdale's Bea Conroy can't wait to do their community proud when they take to the water in the WSL...
July 6, 2024
Bellarine has its say on Housing Statement
BELLARINE residents have had the chance to have their say about the cities, suburbs, towns and regions they want to live in at a...
July 6, 2024
Richardson ready to roar with Kelpies
GEELONG'S Riley Richardson will line up in the Australian Kelpies men's netball team for a third consecutive time later this year. The versatile mid-courter is...
July 6, 2024
Finalists announced for Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize
GEELONG Gallery has shortlisted 31 artists from across Australia for its 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize. The gallery's judging panel selected finalists for the $30,000...
July 3, 2024
Mockett to bring music history to life
Revered Geelong historian Colin Mockett will be bringing a captivating musical show detailing the rise of "the fifth Beatle" to the Potato Shed this...
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