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.
April 4, 2023
Free shuttles for Good Friday Races
THE Geelong Racing Club is making it easier for coastal folk to head to the bet365 Good Friday Country Discovery Race Day with free...
April 3, 2023
60th Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach launched
THE stage has been set for the 60th anniversary of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, with competing surfers and the local community coming...
April 3, 2023
Bellarine locals encouraged to explore their local environment
BELLARINE locals are encouraged to discover more about their local environment and the wildlife through an educational signage initiative at Lake Lorne and along...
April 2, 2023
Rotary club supports community groups
THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has provided two generous donations to community groups to assist the organisation's to continue supporting the community. Last week,...
April 1, 2023
The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe to world premiere at Waurn Ponds
LOCALS will have a chance to catch the world premiere of Garage Entertainment and Madman's newest high-energy surf film The Greatest Surf Movie In...
March 31, 2023
Voting opens for 50 Year Storm surfing event
FROM today, locals can publicly vote for their community surfing heroes to surf in Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of...
March 30, 2023
IRONMAN pushes athletes to the limit in Geelong
MELBOURNE’s Grace Thek and New Zealand’s Mike Phillips’ physical and mental toughness rewarded in the men’s and women’s professional titles at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. More...
March 28, 2023
Annual ride surpasses $150,000 for sick kids
THE annual Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Ride For Sick Kids event has helped to raise more than $150,000 that will directly support sick...
March 25, 2023
International GromSearch to return to birthplace at Bells Beach
THE Rip Curl International GromSearch Final will return back to its birthplace of Bells Beach this Easter to crown the best under 16 junior...
March 25, 2023
GoodSAM app to save more lives in Victoria
A FREE global smartphone app is helping to save lives in the local community by alerting responders of someone nearby who is experiencing cardiac...
March 24, 2023
Bellarine businesses lauded for tourism excellence
SEAROAD Ferries and The Woods Ocean Grove have been recognised nationally for their tourism and business excellence, both bringing home medals at the Qantas...
March 23, 2023
Narrowest of margins decides All Abilities Summer Netball League champions
THE Barwon All Abilities Netball competition has rounded out in the finest of fashions, with only one point separating the overall Grand Final winners. Last...
March 23, 2023
Women go wild for fun at IWD surfing event
MORE than 50 women from across than state descended on Point Impossible Beach to celebrate Surf Coast Longboarders Wild Women on the Water fundraiser...
March 21, 2023
Bellarine survivor to support Geelong’s oncology nurses
AN INSPIRATIONAL Bellarine local is hoping to raise awareness of the wonderful work nurses do in the field of Oncology by running a charity...
March 21, 2023
Volunteers and surfers pack Ocean Grove for DSA 2023 finale
THE Disabled Surfers Assocation (DSA) Ocean Grove have run another successful event to round out their 2023 calendar, with over 150 volunteers turning up...
March 20, 2023
Leisure Networks deliver Fair Access workshops to local LGA’s.
AS the Regional Sports Assembly for the Barwon Region, Leisure Networks have helped to deliver Fair Access training workshops to four of the Barwon's...
March 19, 2023
Waterway access improvements to come for locals
ACCESS improvements are on the way at a host of local beaches and waterways as part of the Andrews Labor Government investment into providing...
March 18, 2023
Locals steer to victory at King Island Ocean Yacht Race
The ROYAL GEELONG YACHT CLUB team has returned home from the King Island Ocean Yacht Race as major winners, with local skipper Paul Buchholz...
March 18, 2023
Red Cross launches The Human Race
THIS MONTH marks the beginning of The Human Race, Australian Red Cross' newest virtual venture that encourages participants to roll, walk, swim or dance...
March 17, 2023
Geelong Travel and Viking Cruises reach new heights
FAMILY-OWNED award-winning local business Geelong Travel is thrilled to be reaching new heights with Swiss cruise line Viking Cruises in 2023, by offering exclusive...
March 17, 2023
Upham straps up for Ride for Sick Kids
GEELONG'S David Upham will jump on the saddle tomorrow when he takes off in the 13th annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) fundraising event...
March 17, 2023
Cats fans to scratch the traffic on Footy Ferries in 2023
CATS fans have got their claws out and are ready for another big year thanks to the return of the popular footy ferries that...
March 16, 2023
One to Remember: Queenscliff Arts Prize praised
QUEENSCLIFF Arts Prize curator Chris MacLeod is lauding the community far and wide for their involvement in making the Australia's biggest outdoor art exhibition...
March 16, 2023
Memorial golf day an $80,000 success
A HUGE community effort has helped to raise more than $80,000 for Geelong's Hope Bereavement Care at the third annual Ryan Gatgens Annual Memorial...
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