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 2, 2022
Victorian Teachers Games a success in Geelong
MORE than 1800 state educators have participated in the 25th annual Victorian Teachers Games in Geelong, with teachers connecting and competing in close to...
October 1, 2022
Duo share the love
Anglesea's newest restaurant Love House is certain to be a crowd-pleaser with its breathtaking ocean views, delicious Asian/South American inspired cuisine, gorgeous cocktails and...
October 1, 2022
Karen Knuckey from Story Dogs becomes latest Westfield Local Hero
GEELONG'S Karen Knuckey has been crowned the 2022 Scentre Group Westfield Local Heroes $20,000 grant winner for her dedication to assisting children with their...
September 30, 2022
SUP state team revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced the 2022 Victorian Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) state team thast will strive for gold at October's Australian SUP Titles at...
September 29, 2022
Tradies Challenge to debut at URBNSURF
VICTORIA'S top surfing tradies will drop the tools next month and head to URBNSURF in Melbourne for the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge surfing competition. The October...
September 27, 2022
Cottage fundraiser a success
COMMUNITY donations totalling more than $70,000 at Cottage by the Sea's annual race day will help the charity continue to provide growth opportunities for...
September 27, 2022
Nation-leading solar homes program to benefit Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
THE Andrews government's Solar Homes program continues to drive down emissions Victoria wide and will now benefit Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast new homeowners. The...
September 26, 2022
Rolling Pin crowned Great Aussie Pie champions
OCEAN Grove's Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes has taken home five gold medals, one silver and a guernsey in the Great Aussie Pie Hall...
September 26, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will continue to advocate for equal access to the best breast cancer...
September 25, 2022
Bellarine Peninsula theatre company celebrate 500 shows
BELLARINE PENINSULA small theatre company Theatre 3triple2 will celebrate their 500th show in the second week of the school holidays, marking a successful 18...
September 25, 2022
Bea Conroy wins at Byron Bay Surf Festival
POINT LONSDALE surfer Bea Conroy has continued her stellar competitive form, winning the Open Women's Mermaid Logger division at the Byron Bay Surf Festival...
September 25, 2022
Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
MORE than 150 local volunteer firefighters and staff members from CFA's District 7 received National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian...
September 23, 2022
Coleman, Cairncross win GromSearch at Jan Juc
SURF Coast dynamo Kai Coleman and Kiama Downs surfer Lani Cairncross reigned supreme in the Rip Curl Gromsearch at Jan Juc over the weekend. More...
September 21, 2022
Team’s last fundraising hurrah before Daniher’s Drive
TEAM Monica Hayes is hosting their last fundraising event for MND research before heading off on famous regional road trip Daniher's Drive. A dinner at...
September 21, 2022
Geelong’s run4reef draws near
GEELONG will welcome the world’s first simultaneous running event next month, as locals move at the same time as those in 20 other host...
September 20, 2022
Jack Tori to lead Geelong’s Steptember charge
CEREBRAL palsy advocate Jack Tori will lead the "Steptember" cause this month, encouraging people in the community to move together to raise awareness and...
September 19, 2022
Surf Coast stars headline spring content shoot at URBNSURF
THE SURF COAST'S hottest surfing talent headed down to URBNSURF in Melbourne last week to film a new spring content promotion as the wave...
September 19, 2022
Barwon Heads Community Bank chalks up ten year anniversary
BARWON Heads Community Bank has celebrated its tenth anniversary of giving locals access to award-winning financial products and returning profits to businesses and sporting...
September 18, 2022
Jan Juc local Lyndelle Zuccolin announced as Skate Australia Director
JAN JUC business mogul Lyndelle Zuccolin has been named as one of three new directors for the board of Skate Australia, bringing 20 years...
September 17, 2022
Bird Rock Keeps Rocking
Bird Rock in Jan Juc continues to stake its claim as one of the grooviest dining and entertaining spots on the Surf Coast with...
September 17, 2022
Droomer and Holland claim opening round honours at Victorian Open Series
UP AND coming junior surfing stars Willis Droomer (Jan Juc) and Ava Holland (Dromana) claimed Victorian Open series victories at Jan Juc over the...
September 10, 2022
Mauboy to headline amazing artists at Deni Ute Muster
AUSTRALIAN festival lovers will be flocking to Deniliquin this month for the Deni Ute Muster for two days of music, mateship and of course,...
September 8, 2022
Mr Bins, the skip kings in the Greater Geelong region
The team at Mr Bins are making skip bin hire simple, fast and convenient for people in the Surf Coast, Greater Geelong and Bellarine...
September 8, 2022
Victorian Open Series to open at Bells
THE 2022/23 Victorian Open Series is set to open at Bells Beach/Djarrk this Saturday, September 10, giving surfers in the region a chance to...
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