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.
October 10, 2023
Giving the gift of hope
THE BARWON Health Foundation is calling on the local community to give the gift of hope this spring by supporting cancer patients in the...
October 10, 2023
Ocean Mind celebrate World Mental Health Day
MORE than 40 locals braved the cold this morning (Tuesday, October 10) and joined Ocean Mind to paddle out at Fishermans Beach in Torquay...
October 8, 2023
Torquay AFLW star helps to inspire next gen
A TORQUAY local and former AFLW captain has inspired the next generation of female football athletes by gifting her boots to embody the spirit...
October 8, 2023
Geelong locals taking one step forward for mental health
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo are bravely putting one foot in front of the other this month to pay tribute to a loved one lost...
October 8, 2023
Curwood makes history at Sydney Marathon
A 15-YEAR-OLD Torquay resident has made history as the youngest competitor ever to compete in the prestigious Sydney Half Marathon. Among a record-setting 42,000 competitors,...
October 7, 2023
General Public makes its way to Corio Village
Melbourne's famous one stop "eatertainery" experience, General Public has opened its doors in Geelong. Located at the Corio Village Shopping Centre, the new flagship venue...
October 7, 2023
TEMPO out to revolutionise local dining
The leaders of one of Geelong's newest premium restaurants aim to redefine the region’s hospitality experience by providing just the right tempo for any...
October 6, 2023
Victorian Open Series to begin at Djarrak
DJARRAK/Bells Beach will host the state's best surfers for the launch of the 2023-24 Victorian Open Series this weekend. More than 40 athletes will surf...
October 6, 2023
Fruit for all! Apple Fair to return
OCEAN Grove Primary School's popular Apple Fair is back and ready to put a three-year COVID-hiatus behind it! The school fundraiser will return on October...
October 5, 2023
Leisure Networks and AFL Barwon secure state gong
LEISURE Networks and AFL Barwon's inaugural All-Abilities Football Netball League has secured a major title at the 2023 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The...
October 5, 2023
Donation helps to provide hope to Foundation 61
FOUNDATION 61 has received a financial boost from two local community groups which will assist facilitators to transport women to and from appointments. The Geelong...
October 5, 2023
Leisure Networks to help local athletes shoot goals
A LOCAL All Abilities Netball league has helped to pave the way for 24 athletes heading off to represent Barwon Region All Abilities at...
October 3, 2023
Community tipping competition gives to GAWS
THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) will continue providing the best possible care to lost, abused and injured animals thanks to a $6,500 donation...
October 3, 2023
Tradie surf challenge heads to URBNSURF
VICTORIA'S best surfers will drop their tools and pick up their surfboards next month to compete in the WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge. Slated for October...
October 2, 2023
Volunteers sought for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
VOLUNTEERS are being sought for one of Australia’s biggest cycling events, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Organisers are on the lookout for volunteers...
October 1, 2023
Local athletes to represent Geelong at national camp
TWO of Geelong's junior athletics stars are heading to the Gold Coast to participate in the 2023 Coles Little Athletics National High-Performance Camp. Geelong Little...
September 29, 2023
Torquay take the title at Victorian ABB qualifier
TORQUAY Boardriders Club has locked in their spot at the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final after taking the win at the Victorian qualifying event. Victoria's...
September 28, 2023
Junior surfing stars shine on Phillip Island
THE INAUGURAL Phillip Island Junior Pro has gone down as one to remember, with six division champions being crowned in amazing surfing conditions. 180 of...
September 28, 2023
Pooches to parade in Portarlington
THE Bellarine's cutest pooches will descend on Portarlington tomorrow morning for the annual AFL Grand Final Eve Doggy Fashion Parade. Hosted by the Portarlington Community...
September 28, 2023
Wylie at the top of his game
JAN JUC surfer Tully Wylie has landed himself atop the World Surf League's 2023/24 Australia/Oceania men's Qualifying Series (QS) tour rankings after finishing second...
September 27, 2023
Local partnership to deliver all abilities basketball first
LOCAL all-abilities athletes will soon make history as the first to hit the courts in Geelong's inaugural Access All Abilities (AAA) Basketball competition. Following the...
September 26, 2023
Queenscliff student wins triple zero junior award
A TEN-YEAR-OLD Queenscliff resident has received a statewide hero award for her incredible handling of an emergency situation at her family home. Maddison Lock was...
September 26, 2023
Simpson’s surreal success at VFLW Awards
A GEELONG Cats VFL Women on-baller has done her chances of AFL elevation no harm by taking out the league best and fairest in...
September 24, 2023
Dolly tribute show to rock into Potato Shed
Drysdale's Potato Shed will be rocking and a rolling next month when the venue pays tribute to the exceptional life of country star Dolly...
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