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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.
January 6, 2024
Christmas Appeal helps to support Geelong’s most vulnerable
THE Give Where You Live Foundation raised more than $30,000 for those facing homelessness and food insecurity through its annual Christmas Appeal. The local not...
January 6, 2024
Geelong’s sweetest new fine dining experience
One of Geelong's fine dining venues Nectar Kitchen and Bar is sure to turn heads with its fresh blend of "charm and allure". Nestled in...
January 5, 2024
Design works progress on district ride centre
A COMMUNITY reference group has provided feedback to progress designs on the Ocean Grove District Ride Centre in Kingston Park. The group has carried out...
January 4, 2024
Geelong Travel sign on as Cats member partner
THE Geelong Cats has welcomed award-winning travel agency Geelong Travel on board as its official member partner for season 2024. From next season, club members...
January 2, 2024
Ready to Rip: Lonny swim classic to notch up 35 years
MORE than 1000 people will take on the Rip View Swim Classic next Tuesday at Point Lonsdale. The event will mark the 35th anniversary of...
December 30, 2023
Partnership to get more women surfing
GREATER opportunities for women to surf in a recreational and competitive setting are on the way in 2024. Surfing Victoria has teamed up with industrial...
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...
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