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.
February 29, 2024
Conroy and Dunton the cream of the crop at Phillip Island
POINT Lonsdale's Bea Conroy and Mornington Peninsula stalwart Sam Dunton claimed top honours at round one of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island...
February 27, 2024
Artist applications open for 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival
APPLICATIONS are now open for artists keen to make their mark at the 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival. The 26th edition of the volunteer-run festival will...
February 27, 2024
Courses to help futureproof rail industry
DEAKIN University and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are hoping to futureproof the railway workforce with an inaugural rail-specific micro-credential university course. The new program...
February 27, 2024
Midnight Oil star to bring debut book to Ocean Grove
BOOKGROVE in Ocean Grove is starting off its 2024 author series with a huge hit by hosting a founding member of Midnight Oil who...
February 27, 2024
Vision Australia Geelong to highlight importance of technology
VISION Australia Geelong will be showcasing the many ways technology can support people who are blind or have low vision at two free information...
February 26, 2024
Couta Boats race again in Port Phillip Bay
THE historical Queenscliff Couta Boat fleets made their return to the water in a passage race from Sorrento. Last Saturday's event saw members of the...
February 23, 2024
Holland and Noble victorious on Phillip Island
MORNINGTON Peninsula youngster Ava Holland and former state champion Steve Noble (Cape Paterson) took top honours on Phillip Island over the weekend in round...
February 22, 2024
Geelong designated a Tree City of the World for a second year
CITY of Greater Geelong has secured its status as a Tree City of the World from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation for...
February 22, 2024
State’s best longboarders to start 2024 season
VICTORIA'S best longboarders will descend on Phillip Island this weekend for Round 1 of the 2024 Victorian Longboard Titles. The two-day event will showcase more...
February 22, 2024
Australia’s best surf rowers light up Lorne
MORE than 1,400 competitors graced the shores of Lorne Beach for Australia's premier surf boat event over the weekend. The four-day Team Navy Australian Surf...
February 22, 2024
Barwon Heads bank surpass $1m in donations
COMMUNITY Bank Barwon Heads says it is "incredibly proud" to have surpassed $1 million in total donations over the past 11 years. The local establishment...
February 22, 2024
Relay for Life to rally community for a cancer-free future
One of Australia most-loved charity events, Relay For Life is celebrating its 25th year of uniting communities for a cancer-free future. Since its inception in...
February 22, 2024
Acclaimed musical to celebrate diversity at Potato Shed
AN acclaimed musical will take attendees back in time to 1946 and shine a spotlight on the resilience, hope and joy of post-war Australia. The...
February 21, 2024
Total Fire ban declared for Geelong region
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Central (including the entire Geelong region), Malee, Wimmera, Northern Country and North Central regions...
February 21, 2024
Queenscliff historical exhibition receives state commendation
AN HISTORICAL exhibition in Queenscliff has been lauded for its storytelling, receiving a commendation at the Victorian Community History Awards. Queenscliffe Historical Society’s exhibition Queenscliffe...
February 20, 2024
Surfers dazzle at Koori Titles
MORE than 160 Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people gathered to celebrate culture on country at the Woorangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles last weekend. The...
February 20, 2024
A Shining Success: Lighthouse Party rocks Point Lonsdale
MORE than 600 people danced in the sun and helped raise more than $15,000 for the Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club at its annual Lighthouse...
February 19, 2024
Nominations open for Monica Hayes Award
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Monica Hayes Award, which recognises women making a difference and inspiring others in their community. The award honours...
February 18, 2024
Portarlington Email Tree to end
THE founders of the Portarlington Community Email Tree say it's time for the initiative "to relax in the paddock, as it were" after its...
February 17, 2024
Feedback sought on redeveloped St Leonards Skate Park
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on its recent upgrades to St Leonards Skate Park. An online survey will help the city...
February 16, 2024
Award-winning brass band to return to Portarlington
THE award-winning Beaufort Municipal Brass Band will make its return to Portarlington tomorrow (Saturday, February 17) as part of the Portarlington Community Information Booth’s...
February 15, 2024
Golfers tee off for community
MORE than 120 avid golfers teed off and helped to raise more than $100,000 for the Give Where You Live Foundation at its 32nd...
February 15, 2024
Rick Springfield memoir to come to life at Potato Shed
A captivating pop-rock adaptation of Rick Springfield’s autobiography is slated to entertain audiences at the Potato Shed next month. Late, Late at Night will play...
February 15, 2024
The Vanns to rock into Torquay
Australian rockers The Vanns will be rolling into Torquay next month to give fans a taste of their acclaimed "loud and live" show style. The...
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