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.
December 12, 2025
St Joey’s mo’s help a bro
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong has solidified its reputation as a local force of Movember fundraising by achieving a rare fundraising feat. Led by teacher Tom...
December 12, 2025
Riv on the Record Marie-Claire Trotter (Q Train CEO)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine local and The Q Train CEO Marie-Claire Trotter. Spin it! Tell us about...
December 12, 2025
Cottage’s Christmas art
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea have teamed up with a Geelong artist to celebrate a shared love of the local coastline. Geelong artist...
December 11, 2025
Local students celebrate VCE results
STUDENTS from across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast awoke with nerves and plenty of excitement this morning (Thursday, December 11) to find out...
December 11, 2025
Bolt Blowers sparks up at Juc
MORE than 80 local surfers took part in the return of the Bolt Blowers surfing invitational. The 16th edition of the popular event at Jan...
December 7, 2025
State’s best surfers to wax up
ENTRIES will open very soon for what is shaping to be the most highly anticipated West Coast Wax Up (WCWU) in its history. The third...
December 5, 2025
Localles head to the Surf Coast
LOCALLES are bringing fun to the summer and celebrating their newest single with a special show on the Surf Coast this December. The local four-piece...
December 5, 2025
Riv on the Record – John Teague (local film-maker)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by local film-maker and all-round good guy John Teague. Spin it! Tell us how you...
December 4, 2025
QMF lights up the Borough
MORE than 10,000 people basked in the borough over the weekend and enjoyed the return of one of the Bellarine's most loved musical events. The...
December 4, 2025
Cats announce new guernsey numbers
GEELONG's newest AFL recruits have found out what numbers they will be wearing in 2026. Some of the most famous numbers in the Cats' history...
December 3, 2025
Rip View Classic to celebrate the Bellarine
ONE of the Bellarine Peninsula's longest running and most loved summer traditions will be making its return to the shores of Point Lonsdale this...
December 2, 2025
Adventure on the agenda at Cottage
MORE than 50 students from a collection of rural Victorian primary schools have enjoyed a week of fun and adventure at Cottage by the...
December 1, 2025
Emslie earns Surfing Victoria life membership
A BELLARINE Peninsula local has been lauded for his dedication and commitment to the sport of surfing and awarded with statewide honours. Lifelong surfer and...
November 28, 2025
Riv on the Record:Mia Gross[Olympic athlete]
This week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Australian Olympic sprinter and former Torquay resident Mia Gross. Spin it! Tell us how...
November 28, 2025
Electronic duo to raid Barwon Heads
AUSTRALIAN electronic duo Bag Raiders are sailing back into Barwon Heads this summer and are sure to bring the good vibes. The pairing of Jack...
November 28, 2025
Laugh it up for Lifeline
A FINE selection of Australian's top comedians will be teaming up to inspire some laughter for a great cause next month. Laughs for Lifeline will...
November 28, 2025
Nippers season fires up
HUNDREDS of local surf lifesavers will converge on Ocean Grove Surf Beach next weekend for one of the biggest carnivals of the summer. Life Saving...
November 28, 2025
Nippers season fires up
HUNDREDS of local surf lifesavers will converge on Ocean Grove Surf Beach next weekend for one of the biggest carnivals of the summer.
Life Saving...
November 27, 2025
Christmas festivities begin in Geelong
MORE than 20,000 people visited the Geelong Waterfront over the weekend for the launch of the Christmas in Geelong program. A picture-perfect evening of music...
November 24, 2025
Geelong confirm list changes
A TRIO of Geelong players have not been offered contracts for the 2026 AFLW campaign. The Cats have told Gabbi Featherston, Melissa Bragg and Bella...
November 23, 2025
Local surfing stars to shine at Aussie Titles
A BAKER'S dozen of local surfers will represent Victoria at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles later this month. The pinnacle event will be held in...
November 23, 2025
Trio of Cats earn AFLW All Australian nods
THREE Geelong Cats players have been recognised for their terrific season in the hoops and earned initial All-Australian squad selection. Star midfielder Georgie Prespakis, forward...
November 21, 2025
Riv on the Record – Zach Brady from Sargent Baker
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Zach Brady, lead singer of Torquay rock and roll band Sargent Baker. Spin...
November 21, 2025
Monet masterpiece on the way to Geelong
AN exceptional piece of Claude Monet’s collection has been loaned to the Geelong Gallery, giving local art lovers the chance to see world famous...
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