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 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...
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...
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