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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.
September 23, 2025
GFNL’s best players crowned
THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) has crowned its top players for the 2025 season, with a two-way tie in the Mathieson Medal and...
September 22, 2025
Community hub ready to assemble
ARMSTRONG Creek's newest community hub is quickly taking shape, with fabrication nearly complete on the three-room kindergarten, community spaces and allied health suites. The new...
September 22, 2025
Lens on Geelong as annual calendar photo contest launches
THE search is on of standout shots of Geelong, as entries open for the city's annual Geelong Calendar photographic competition. This year's theme "Your City,...
September 21, 2025
The Imperfects return to Geelong
Geelong will delve deep into the world of imperfection with the kings of Australian podcasting, The Imperfects. Audiences can expect an evening of laughs, candid...
September 21, 2025
Associations to come together for tournament experience
THREE of the region's top basketball bodies are teaming up to host Koorr Koorr Nigitji (Coming Together), an annual celebration of the sport. Geelong United,...
September 20, 2025
Stepping forward for mental health
A GEELONG local is bravely putting one foot in front of the other next month to raise funds for a vital cause. Annette Spurr will...
September 19, 2025
Local pair making a splash
A PAIR of water polo players are ready to make a splash when they represent Victoria for the very first time. Geelong Marlins' Katie Parnell...
September 19, 2025
World’s best surfers welcomed to Bells Beach
THE World Surf League (WSL) has thanked its local, national and global partners and athletes at an event in Torquay this week to launch...
September 18, 2025
Riv on the Record – Sam De Koning
WELCOME to Riv on the Record, a new weekly column connecting you with the unique and fascinating individuals shaping our community. This series will offer...
September 18, 2025
Geelong playgrounds set for an upgrade
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on four local playgrounds set for renewal this year. The upgrades will ensure each playground includes...
September 17, 2025
Hot Wheels children’s bonanza
EXPERIENCE all the thrills of the Hot Wheels Kids Fun Zone at this year's Royal Geelong Show. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, the Hot Wheels Fun Zone...
September 16, 2025
Draft plan paves way for bigger, better recreation reserve
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on a new draft master plan which will help shape the future of the Sovereign...
September 15, 2025
Locals to wax up in Bells Longboard Trials
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top surfing talent will put it all on the line tomorrow (September 16) for a shot at qualifying for...
September 14, 2025
Sharks kings of the competition again
THE South Coast Sharks have tasted ultimate success once again, winning back-to-back in the AFL Masters Victoria Country tournament. The Sharks defeated the Murray Crays...
September 13, 2025
Roos hop to famous Grand Final victory
ANGLESEA has broken their 26-year premiership drought and has been crowned the kings of the Bellarine Football League for 2025. The Roos (14.10.94) prevailed by...
September 13, 2025
Young achievers celebrated at Geelong Youth Awards
THE contributions of local young people were celebrated last week at the 2025 Geelong Youth Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the Norlane Aquatic...
September 11, 2025
Local disability conference a huge success
LOCAL paediatric allied health organisation Kids+ has united disability advocates and professional and family carers to spark social change at its biennial Changemakers Conference. The...
September 11, 2025
WNBA talent Holmes signs with Venom
GEELONG Venom has secured more A-Grade talent ahead of the coming Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) season by signing Maine native Mackenzie Holmes. The 6'3...
September 10, 2025
GDFNL’s top honours awarded
THE Geelong District Football Netball League has crowned its champion players for this season, with Bell Post Hill captain Jack Yates and Belmont Lion...
September 9, 2025
Dynamic duo to team up on Geelong City Market
CELEBRITY chef Simon Toohey and events specialist Kieran Blood aim to bring central Geelong to life as the new operators of the Geelong City...
September 9, 2025
Styling with C.W Stoneking
One of Australia's most mysterious bluesmen C.W. Stoneking is set to bring his unmistakable sound to Barwon Heads this month. The Australian singer-songwriter will be...
September 9, 2025
Council approves sale of land at former Salesyard
A MAJOR milestone has been met in the transformation of the former Geelong Salesyard site, with the City of Greater Geelong council approving the...
September 8, 2025
St Joseph’s hosts third annual Model UN Assembly
MORE than 130 students from across Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne converged on St Joseph's College's Edmund Rice Campus on Friday last week for its...
September 8, 2025
Powerfully energetic
AUSTRALIA'S favourite Welsh comedian Lloyd Langford is sure to have the room in stitches when he rounds out his latest tour in Geelong tomorrow...
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