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.
September 13, 2024
Footpath network paving the way for better access
WORKS to build new footpaths are slated to get underway this month to help better connect the suburbs of Ocean Grove and Collendina. The Ocean...
September 11, 2024
Artists inspired by the ocean
BARWON Heads Primary School will turn into an artistic wonderland in hope of raising $10,000 for the school's art programs. The 2024 art show will...
September 10, 2024
Runners brave wind for Bellarine Rail Trail Run
MORE than 250 people took part in "the windiest" Bellarine Rail Trail Run in its history over the weekend. The 21st edition of the event...
September 10, 2024
Marchant encourages locals to apply for Tiny Town Fund
BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant is encouraging the community in her electorate to apply for Round 2 of the Tiny Towns Fund. Grants of between $5,000...
September 9, 2024
More parks for pups
MORE than $5 million is being invested across the state to provide dogs and their owners with more green spaces closer to home. Round 2 of...
September 8, 2024
Entries open for Australian SUP Titles
ENTRIES are now open for marathon and technical race paddlers to be part of the Australian Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Titles this October on...
September 8, 2024
Geelong hosts major indoor golf championship
GEELONG played host to the largest indoor golf championship event in the Pacific region last weekend. The 25 finalists from eight teams from as far...
September 7, 2024
Watch out for swooping birds
THE Geelong communitys are being encouraged to keep an eye out for swooping birds with breeding season now under way. Many native birds such as...
September 7, 2024
Who’s gonna win?
THE Bellarine Football League's (BFL) senior coaches have had their say on who will win tomorrow's (Saturday, September 6) Grand Final. The Times News Group...
September 6, 2024
Views divided on short stay levy
THE Short Stay Levy Bill has been introduced into Victorian Parliament and there has been a mixed response to its potential outcomes. The legislation will...
September 6, 2024
Cottage continues to transform lives
A NEW research report has validated the transformative impacts of local children's charity Cottage by the Sea. Its latest report with Deakin University, "The Impact...
September 4, 2024
A Grade best and fairest honours shared
NEWCOMB Power defender Jessica Duke and Torquay mid-courter Kiralee Collings have shared in the A grade league best and fairest award this evening (September...
September 4, 2024
Report highlights another tragic drowning year
A NEW research report from Royal Life Saving Australia has depicted another tragic summer, showing drowning is a more persistent and traumatic issue than...
September 3, 2024
Barwon Water achieves full switch to renewables
BARWON Water's services are now being delivered by net-zero emissions electricity, a full year ahead of its 2025 target. In a major milestone, the organisation now...
September 1, 2024
Business community embrace genU Big Day Out
MORE than 300 people packed into the AWA Alliance Stadium in Geelong to help break down barriers for people with disability at the genU...
August 31, 2024
Volunteers needed for Queenscliffe Literary Festival
THE callout is on for volunteers to be part of the historic 10th edition of the Queenscliffe Literary Festival. From October 18 to October 27,...
August 30, 2024
Bis-Sport Breaky raises $14,000 for aspiring athletes
MORE than 300 people packed into the Presidents Room at GMHBA Stadium to help raise more than $14,000 for the Barwon Sports Academy at...
August 30, 2024
Festival celebrates 30,000th attendee
THE Geelong Small Business Festival has celebrated the 30,000th person to attend the annual business event by presenting them with a special Golden Ticket. Geelong...
August 29, 2024
Major work contract awarded for recycled water project
A VICTORIAN construction company has been selected to assist Barwon Water in doubling the amount of recycled water used on the Bellarine. Aqua Metro Pty...
August 24, 2024
Robotham to headline QLF program launch
THE QUEENSCLIFFE Literary Festival is turning ten and celebrating the huge milestone with a community launch of this year's festival program. The September 5 event...
August 23, 2024
Beatles’ giveaway songs to star in show
LOCAL performer and historian Colin Mockett will return to the stage next month to detail some of the hit singles two of The Beatles...
August 23, 2024
Queenscliff to go gold for golf
MORE than 50 women will gather today (Friday, August 23) to contest the 44th annual Ladies Golden Putter competition at the Queenscliff Golf Club. The...
August 23, 2024
Community unites at Catwalk4Cancer
GEELONG'S most fashionable fundraiser took centre stage at the Geelong Arts Centre last weekend to raise vital funds for cancer services within the region. Barwon...
August 22, 2024
Borough award community sponsorships
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has awarded event sponsorships and eleven community grants to organisations within the community. The Community Sponsorship event was held last week...
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