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.
July 7, 2022
Get the right coaching direction
ONE business wants to put a stop to the scamming of hundreds of Australians that are getting ripped off by people calling themselves a...
July 2, 2022
Queenscliff Arts Prize opens for 2022/23 entries
THE Queenscliff Arts Prize is back in 2022/23 and entries are now open for what is being described as Australia’s biggest outdoor art exhibition,...
July 1, 2022
Old Mal Titles deliver at Possos
THE best longboard surfers in the state were greeted with pristine conditions at Point Impossible beach over the weekend for the yearly running of...
July 1, 2022
A showcase of superb winter shiraz
Wine lovers are encouraged to get their tickets fast for the highly anticipated annual Winter Shiraz Festival – a celebration of Geelong Shiraz. The wine...
June 30, 2022
Todd Sampson to headline Geelong Small Business Festival
INSPIRING businessman, adventurer, television presenter and award-winning documentary-maker Todd Sampson will headline the Geelong Small Business Festival at the The Pier Geelong in August. The...
June 30, 2022
Bells Beach 50 Year Storm chats: Jordie Campbell
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...
June 29, 2022
Geelong documentary Off Country to be screened during NAIDOC Week
NATIONAL Indigenous Television (NITV) and SBS are set to celebrate NAIDOC Week in a big way this year with new shows and programs showcasing...
June 26, 2022
Inclusive sailing program seeks volunteers
A NOT-for-profit organisation supporting people with disabilities and those at a disadvantage to set sail is coming to Geelong, and is looking for helpers...
June 24, 2022
Two Sparrow are on a mission to build a sustainable future
Born out of a will to make the world a better and less polluted place, Torquay-based activewear, swimwear and apparel brand Two Sparrow is...
June 24, 2022
Searoad Ferries’ lottery returns
THE SEAROAD Ferries lottery is back for the winter season, providing the opportunity for lucky winners to experience the winter charm of Port Phillip...
June 23, 2022
Camilleri and The Black Sorrows ready to rock The Sands
The Sands in Torquay is becoming a coastal haven for locals and visitors to the Surf Coast, with outstanding music, beautiful food, and picturesque...
June 23, 2022
STUDENT SUPPORT:New bursary launched at St Joseph’s
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong has announced a significant new bursary to help prospective students get a quality education regardless of their financial situation. The Fatone...
June 21, 2022
QMF releases first lineup
IN BIG news for our region and its thriving music scene, the Queenscliff Music Festival have announced the first lineup for their November extravaganza. The...
June 20, 2022
Newtown plumber helps others while fighting to conquer ‘the beast’
TACKLING his recent Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) diagnosis head on, Geelong resident Jason Nelson is no doubt a fighter, with his sights set on...
June 18, 2022
Your 2022 50 Year Storm invitees
THE public has spoken and the invitees for the 2022 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of local legend Shaun Brooks...
June 17, 2022
The ultimate intersection of fine art, wine and food
COMBINING for an intersection of fine art and breathtaking wines, Austin’s Wines, Boom Gallery Geelong and Melbourne foodies Nama Please are set to collaborate...
June 12, 2022
Choir ready to sing for peace this winter
CORYULE Choir’s ‘Winter Concert’ is just around the corner and the group is encouraging guests to buy tickets to attend the annual event on...
June 9, 2022
Droomer’s big break: Victorian rising stars fly Aussie flag in El Salvador
NEW U/16 World Junior Champion Willis Droomer and three-time Australian junior surfing champion Ellie Harrison have just returned from flying the flag for their...
June 9, 2022
Drysdale freezes for MND
THE Drysdale Football Netball Club’s first “big freeze” event has been a massive success, raising more than $51,000 towards fighting to find a cure...
June 2, 2022
Music fans flocking to Shirley’s Bar at The Sands
'Shirley’s Bar’ at The Sands Torquay is quickly becoming a hub for live music and entertainment in the region. A new ownership group of passionate...
June 2, 2022
Hawks ready to freeze for MND
THE Drysdale Football Netball Club will champion MND and the fight for a cure when it hosts its own Big Freeze event this Saturday,...
May 30, 2022
Conroy and Cousins take out Round 2 of Victorian Longboard Titles
IN CRISP conditions over the weekend, Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale) and Will Cousins (Torquay) reigned supreme in the premier Open Women and Open Men's...
May 29, 2022
Villawood shows a sign of respect
VILLAWOOD has rearranged its corten steel letters to a simple but powerful message in recognition of anti-violence campaigns in April and May. The RESPECT letters...
May 29, 2022
Right Mate Race Day set to hit Geelong
GEELONG based men’s mental health not-for-profit organisation Right Mate’is teaming with the Geelong Racing Club for ‘A Right Mate Race Day’ to raise money...
