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 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...
December 7, 2023
Beanie Tree to support locals in need
THREE local community groups have teamed up “to pay it forward” this Christmas by combining their skills to knit and crochet 173 special beanies...
December 7, 2023
Donations to double for remainder of appeal
CHILDREN from Bell Park Kindergarten have shared kindness to those who need it most in Geelong's community by supporting the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. The...
December 7, 2023
Bellarine swim centre celebrate big milestone
MORE than 300 people turned out to celebrate Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre's 15th birthday. Sunday's free celebration event officially kicked off the City of...
December 3, 2023
Surfing Victoria title schedule revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced its 2024 Victorian State Titles event calendar, with shortboard, longboard and SUP disciplines all slated to feature. The jam-packed season of...
December 2, 2023
Foundation encouraging festive season giving
THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is calling on the community to show support for locals battling homeless and food insecurity this festive...
December 2, 2023
Community Hub opens at Mount Duneed
THE $13 million state-of-the-art Poa Banyul Community Hub is officially open and will provide a boost to early years and family services in the...
December 2, 2023
Emerging artist competition to return at 2024 Festival of Sails
THE call-out is on for emerging music artists to come and be part of the jam-packed entertainment at the 181st Festival of Sails in...
December 2, 2023
Decade of Ocean Grind
FROM a small humble coffee dream while hiking through Central South America to becoming coffee roasting trailblazers within the industry, Mark Clatworthy and his team...
December 1, 2023
Grovedale Hotel secure the gold at national awards
The team at The Grovedale Hotel are charging their glasses after winning the Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) title at the 2023 Australian...
November 30, 2023
QMF dazzles in the Borough
MORE than 9,000 people danced away and enjoyed four days of non-stop entertainment at Queenscliff Music Festival. Last week's event featured more than 100 musicians...
November 30, 2023
Gentlemen of Geelong rally together for men’s health
MORE than 200 men turned out to talk, laugh, eat, and raise more than $100,000 for men's health at the annual Gentlemen of Geelong...
November 30, 2023
Pawsitively Perfect: Pets shine at Warralily
RAIN certainly didn't dampen the spirits of more than 1,000 locals who turned out with their pets to the picturesque Mirambeena Park for Warralily's...
November 28, 2023
Santa to swap snow for sand on Bellarine
SANTA Claus will swap snow for sand this festive season when he heads for the beach on the Bellarine Peninsula. Throughout November and December, Sandy...
November 26, 2023
Local projects secure gold at sustainability awards
THREE local environmental projects have been lauded for their contributions towards a more sustainable and resilient society at the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria...
November 26, 2023
Priscilla lands local theatre company “CentreStage”
A LOCAL theatre company has been lauded for its excellence and is up for seven titles at the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. For...
November 25, 2023
Babe Rainbow ready to boogie in Torquay
Australian psychedelic surf rock royalty, Babe Rainbow will be riding the waves into Torquay tomorrow (November 26) for a special twilight gig. Formed in 2015...
November 24, 2023
Bones fighters kick goals on professional debut
BONES MMA returned with a strong win, a controversial draw and a narrow loss from the Roots 24: Welcome to Jamrock professional Muay Thai...
November 24, 2023
Torquay Boardriders celebrate a big year
TORQUAY Boardriders Club celebrated a year of local, national and international surfing success at its annual presentation celebration on Sunday. More than 100 members of...
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