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 11, 2022
Djarrk to host first round of Victorian Open Series
ENTRIES have now opened for the first round of the 2022/23 Victorian Open Series, with the three-part series kicking off at Djarrk (Bells Beach)...
August 10, 2022
Food waste collection begins in the Borough
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe Mayor Ross Ebbels joined one of the first trucks that made waste collections as part of the Council's new kerbside food...
August 6, 2022
The Whitlams Black Stump Band to bring country to Queenscliff
FRONTED by ARIA award winning artist Tim Freedman, The Whitlams Black Stump Band will roll their way into the Borough for a very special...
August 6, 2022
The Good Human Factory puts a smile on locals dial
SURF COAST community members attended the Torquay Football Club to hear professional surfer and Good Human Factory founder, Cooper Chapman, share wellbeing and mental...
August 5, 2022
Surf Coast, Bellarine represented at Australian Surf Championships
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine region will have 15 athletes head to the Australian Surf Championships this month as part of the Victorian State...
August 5, 2022
Bringing recycled denim vintage to Torquay
BORN OUT OF a will to inspire a new wave of conscious consumption in the fashion industry, Scout for Vintage is the newest creative...
August 4, 2022
Geelong community mark best Dry July fundraising ever
THE GEELONG community is raising a glass to mark its most successful Dry July ever, generating $201,465 for Barwon Health's cancer services. A total of...
August 3, 2022
Greater Geelong region thrives at Premier’s VCE Awards
GEELONG’S highest achieving academics have been recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards, celebrating their outstanding efforts and achievements amidst the challenges of 2021. The Greater...
August 3, 2022
Local gymnasts ready for nationals
THE REGION’S brightest up and coming gymnasts will receive the honour of representing their state at the Special Olympics Australia National Games this October...
July 30, 2022
Skegss to return to the Torquay Hotel for special shows
One of Australia’s favourite surf/garage rock trios is heading to Torquay this September for a special doubleheader of shows. Byron Bay three piece Skegss will...
July 29, 2022
Geelong basketball presidents go Dry for July
GEELONG'S local basketball presidents are pushing to raise as much money as possible before the buzzer sounds on Dry July. The presidents of 17 Geelong...
July 28, 2022
Roos victorious in Pride Cup
THE ANGLESEA women’s football team continued their winning ways on the weekend with a 13-point victory over North Geelong in the annual Pride Cup...
July 28, 2022
Il Matto turn to Australian produce for new menu
IL MATTO continue to stake their claim as the top authentic Italian experience on the Surf Coast and will focus on sourcing and staying...
July 26, 2022
Drydale Family Support Foodbank see huge rise in demand
THE Drysdale Family Support Foodbank is calling on the community for assistance as the service experiences a spike in demand due to a rise...
July 24, 2022
Chamber website to improve member and business experience
FOR 169 years the Geelong Chamber of Commerce has been a driving force behind the growth of our region and are one of the...
July 22, 2022
Anglesea to honour Pride
THE Anglesea women’s football team will add a splash of colour to their jumpers this weekend as they celebrate the second annual Pride Cup. This...
July 21, 2022
“Bikies” the heart of the community
THE Queenscliff Men’s Shed Bicycle Group continue to be a force of positivity in the community through their philanthropic bike donation program. For nearly six...
July 17, 2022
Paralympic gold medallist to headline sporting fundraiser
THE Barwon Sports Academy will continue to help aspiring athletes across the region chase their sporting dreams thanks to next month’s Bis-Sport Breakfast fundraiser. The...
July 15, 2022
GromSearch to return to its birthplace
THE RIP CURL GromSearch series is set to hit the water again at Jan Juc. The event series will kick off at Jan Juc on...
July 15, 2022
Bells Beach 50 Year Storm chats: Jack Perry
IN THE lead-up to the Bells Beach 50-Year Storm in memory of local surfer Shaun Brooks, the Times News Group will be catching up...
July 10, 2022
Covideo Twenty 21 showcases best films from across the region
THE inaugural Covideo Twenty 21 Film Festival in Geelong has given Australia’s best up and coming filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their artistic prowess,...
July 9, 2022
Crowds flock to Love Your Sister fundraisers
SAMUEL Johnson has wrapped up two successful events in the Geelong region as part of his cancer charity Love Your Sister’s fundraising campaign, raising...
July 9, 2022
Geelong gets a taste of the best
FOOD lovers had the special opportunity to bask in a Geelong food and wine wonderland at the Tastes of Central Geelong festival. Closing last week,...
July 9, 2022
Sensational Shiraz showcased
THE Winter Shiraz Festival has been toasted as a major success across the region as ticketholders enjoyed events at more than 20 participating wineries. The...
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