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.
August 23, 2023
Coutas donation brings pride to APY community
A SCHOOL in remote northwest South Australia is wearing red, blue and white colours with pride after securing a special donation from the Queenscliff...
August 23, 2023
Students rank Deakin top of the class
DEAKIN University's nursing and midwifery students have voted their university experience the best in Victoria for a second year running. Results from the annual Student...
August 22, 2023
Victoria’s biggest musical celebration to stop by Torquay
LOCAL and international superstars will headline Victoria’s biggest celebration of live music later this year. The 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program will see global pop star...
August 22, 2023
Skate park upgrades kickflip into St Leonards
CONSTRUCTION has officially begun to upgrade and expand the St Leonards Skate Park. The St Leonards Skate Park upgrade is set to include an expanded...
August 21, 2023
Popular ferry secures future state funding
THE Portarlington Ferry is set to sail on, following the state government extending its support of the popular service for another 12 months. Minister for...
August 20, 2023
Barwon Health, Deakin to support new mental health centre
BARWON Health and Deakin University are part of a new Victorian government-supported initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing support for adults and...
August 19, 2023
Take a new look at Animal Farm
An exciting rework of George Orwell's Animal Farm will be put under bright lights at the Potato Shed in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine venue...
August 19, 2023
Eireborne to land in Geelong in 2024
Geelong locals are set to embrace Irish dancing fever next year when the highly anticipated and popular Irish performing sensations Eireborne head to Geelong...
August 19, 2023
All-Abilities football kicks goal in first season
AFL BARWON is looking forward to celebrating the successes of their inaugural All-Abilities Football League season this weekend at Hamlyn Park. The Australian-first competition will...
August 17, 2023
Lorne SLSC volunteers win state rescue honours
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) volunteer Sophie Carne was named Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) Youth Lifesaver of the Year at this year's Awards...
August 17, 2023
Community pitches in towards local homelessness
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF's) inaugural Pitch Up Geelong fundraiser has raised more than $86,000 to address homelessness within the Geelong region. The live...
August 17, 2023
Local surfers star at Aussie titles
SURF COAST surfing superstars Emma Webb and Greg Brown have further etched themselves into Australian surfing history by taking out their respective divisions at...
August 16, 2023
CCMA announce catchment expert as new CEO
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will soon have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke taking on the chief executive officer role from...
August 14, 2023
Works set to commence on popular boating site
A POPULAR Bellarine destination for recreational boating, yachting, fishing and offshore diving is set for car parking upgrades to provide better access for local...
August 13, 2023
Feedback sought on new bushfire strategy
THE state government is seeking local community feedback on the draft of its 10-year state bushfire management strategy. Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy focuses on the...
August 10, 2023
Melbourne artist wins $10,000 Geelong print prize
MELBOURNE artist Marian Crawford has been crowned the winner of this year's Geelong Acquisitive Print Award. Mrs Crawford's mixed media print "A blizzard" reigned supreme...
August 10, 2023
Winter Classic delivers $7,000 fundraising wave
SURF COAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surfing contest and charity auction night has been labelled a "huge success" and raised more than $7,000 for...
August 9, 2023
Lifeline call to give during Giving Week
GEELONG locals are being encouraged to dig deep into their pockets and give to Lifeline Geelong during its upcoming September Giving Week. From September 4...
August 5, 2023
Bells Beach to start 2023-24 Victorian Open Series
VICTORIA's best surfers will head to the hallowed Bells Beach to kick off the 2023/24 Victorian Open Series later this year. The tri-event series will...
August 5, 2023
Bringing beauty to the canvas
Katerina Larsen creates beautiful and powerful figurative realism oil paintings in her home studio on the Surf Coast. Inspired by fashion, social media and film,...
August 5, 2023
From scrap to metal treasure
Local artist Scott Montgomery is hopeful of turning a lifelong passion for scrap metal into a full-time profession from his small garage. The Leopold...
August 3, 2023
Women’s art showcase to take centre stage
An inspiring ocean art exhibition featuring local women and non-binary artists will prime art lovers for this weekend's jam-packed Surf Coast Arts Trail extravaganza. Shoulda...
July 31, 2023
Retirement village delivers Bellarine job bonanza
THE opening of a new retirement village in Ocean Grove has sparked a Bellarine job bonanza with more than 50 new jobs created and...
July 30, 2023
Community event to celebrate road upgrade
THE Greater Geelong community is invited to celebrate the completion of stage 1 of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade this afternoon (July 30) at...
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