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.
December 30, 2023
Phipps wins maiden world title
A POINT Lonsdale surfer has achieved her biggest professional feat to date by winning gold at the Para Surfing World Championships. Laurie Phipps was victorious...
December 28, 2023
Industry constructs huge fundraising effort for Foundation
GEELONG's construction industry has helped to raise more than $120,000 to support Barwon Health Foundation's 2023 Wish Upon a Star Appeal. For the fourth consecutive...
December 27, 2023
Landholders commit to restoring Moorabool River
ELEVEN local landholders have committed to restoring a section of the Moorabool River through a combination protective fencing and native tree and shrub planting. The...
December 24, 2023
Troy hops into new role at the Roos
THE Anglesea Football Club has received an off-field boost, securing the services of a former league senior coach for its 2024 coaching panel. Mitch Troy...
December 24, 2023
Volunteer call goes out for 2024 Festival of Sails
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club has put out the call for volunteers to sign up to assist with the delivery of the 2024 Festival...
December 24, 2023
Deakin to explore using AI to bring back the deceased
A DEAKIN University study will help to develop guidelines for how a person's online profile should be managed after they die. The first of its...
December 24, 2023
Traffic controllers to return to Barwon Heads this summer
TRAFFIC controllers will again don their hi-vis vests and take up their stop and go signs this summer to help improve travel times at...
December 21, 2023
AFL Barwon release 2024 GFNL fixture
AFL BARWON has today (Thursday, December 21) released the fixture for the 2024 Geelong Football Netball League. Both football and netball Grand Final's will be...
December 21, 2023
Geelong celebrate AFLW membership milestone
THE Geelong Cats is celebrating a record number of AFLW members in 2023, placing the club first in the league for overall membership base...
December 21, 2023
Lonnie boardriders program to surf into 2024
POINT Lonsdale Boardriders Club's popular 'Lonnie Groms' program will return in 2024 having far exceeded expectations in its first year. The junior water safety and...
December 21, 2023
Lewis to give greater chances to talented locals
AN OCEAN Grove local has been awarded a $50,000 fellowship grant in recognition of his charitable work to empower young people in Melbourne's western...
December 21, 2023
Generosity boosts Giving Tree Appeal to all-time high
THE Geelong Giving Tree Appeal has raised more than $130,000 to support individuals and families facing hardships this festive season. The month-long Meli and Sexual...
December 16, 2023
Community to help “dreams come true”
A TORQUAY local is continuing to do all she can to help her home country of Ukraine by kickstarting a new festive season giving...
December 16, 2023
Wildlife of the Year exhibition returns to Geelong
One of the world's most well-renowned photography exhibitions is making its return to Geelong's National Wool Museum to showcase the natural world's most astonishing...
December 16, 2023
Foundation set $250,000 goal for festive appeal
GEELONG personality Nadia Stamp is one of many locals showing their support of Geelong's most vulnerable and tiny patients this festive season. Ms Stamp is...
December 16, 2023
Virtual skylights to bring calm to Geelong cancer patients
CALMING virtual skylights have been introduced to two University Hospital Geelong radiation rooms following a generous $60,000 donation from the Firefighters Charity Fund. The installation...
December 15, 2023
Skaters ramp up for summer season
THE newly transformed St Leonards Skate Park is slated to take local youth sporting recreation to the next level this summer. Member for Bellarine, Alison...
December 14, 2023
Webb adds another Aussie title
TORQUAY surfer Emma Webb added another two Australian titles to her trophy cabinet at the 2023 Australian SUP Titles at Sussex Inlet in New...
December 14, 2023
Leisure Networks facilitating sport with a smile
LEISURE Networks has helped to deliver sport with a smile at its annual inclusive Cricket Gala Day. More than 70 all abilities athletes from four...
December 10, 2023
Goodwin for local music industry
AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Geelong photographer has been lauded for decades of dedication to the local music industry and awarded a prestigious music prize. Lucinda Goodwin...
December 9, 2023
Barwon Health win sustainability award
BARWON Health's commitment to sustainability and climate resilient health systems landed them with top honours at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Last month, the Barwon...
December 8, 2023
‘Lonnie’ making waves with new junior program
THE Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club is making waves in the local surfing scene with its newest junior development surfing program. 'Lonnie Groms' is tailored to...
December 7, 2023
National champions crowned on Phillip Island
SIX new Australian champions were crowned in quality waves on Phillip Island over the weekend at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. The nine-day event featured...
December 7, 2023
Surfs up for local secondary school students
NEXT year, secondary school students will have a chance to compete in a special tag team surfing event for the first time. The Australian Interschools...
