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.
September 7, 2025
Venom sign WNBA talent Alissa Pili
GEELONG Venom has signed a former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) top 10 draft pick ahead of the coming Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The...
September 6, 2025
Healey to delight audience with sweet sounds
GEELONG organist Tom Healey will put on a masterclass performance at the St Pauls Anglican Church this month. The well-known local musician will be playing...
September 5, 2025
Hotting it up with pro stuntman Matt Mingay
HOT Wheels is on its way to The Royal Geelong Show and excitement is peaking for what is sure to be an entertaining display...
September 4, 2025
Climbing for a cause
A SEXTET of Grovedale firefighters are ready for the mental and physical challenges of the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Club. The team of Ryan, Anthony, Rob,...
September 3, 2025
Geelong cyclists to go for gold
TWO of Geelong's top cyclists are ready to make their moment in the green and gold count, following their selection to the ARA Australian...
September 2, 2025
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
NATHAN RIVALLAND WITH AAP THE team at Rip Curl in Torquay are popping the champagne following their golden girl Molly Picklum becoming Australia's newest world...
September 2, 2025
Q Train steams ahead with award win
BELLARINE hospitality gem The Q Train are the toast of the town following their win at last night’s (Monday, September 1) Restaurant and Catering...
September 2, 2025
Sun shines on new era for netball
THE Surf Coast Suns has locked in superstar local playing coach Casey Carroll and her partner Brendan White as its inaugural senior netball coaches...
September 2, 2025
Spring is in the air at Warralily Market
A VIBRANT celebration of spring, community and local talent is on its way to Warralily next weekend. The much-loved Warralily Market, hosted by Picadilly Market,...
September 2, 2025
Belmont embraces R U OK Day in real sporting spirit
BELMONT High School is gearing up for the 15th edition of its popular staff vs student basketball match. The event will once again aim to...
September 1, 2025
Torquay rippers making waves
TORQUAY'S Rip Curl staff are ready to ride waves this September for the SurfAid Make A Wave challenge. Surfers will be getting in the water...
September 1, 2025
Geelong to host last Victorian show of Night Night
A MYSTERIOUS theatrical adventure will be sweeping through Geelong Arts Centre over the next two nights (Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30). Night Night...
August 31, 2025
Superstars galore at Beyond the Valley
AUSTRALIA'S largest multi-day music festival Beyond the Valley has locked in a star-studded lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration. The four-day spectacular will return to...
August 31, 2025
Local netballers earn state selection
SEVEN of Geelong's best up and coming netballers have been selected in Netball Victoria's high-performance Elevate program. Indiah Madden, Indi O'Connor, Abhi Sanjeev and Lily...
August 29, 2025
Geelong’s rising stars shine
GEELONG'S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. More than 260 people gathered last...
August 28, 2025
Torquay makes decision on GFNL promotion
THE Torquay Football Netball Club has come to a decision on league promotion and will stay in the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) for...
August 28, 2025
Feedback on future of Pakington Street closes soon
THE Geelong community has until Monday, September 1 to submit feedback on the future of Pakington Street and Gordon Avenue. The City of Greater Geelong...
August 27, 2025
Samesyn make finalist list for global competition
SAMESYN 2.0 restaurant in Torquay has a huge opportunity to grow its profile after being named a finalist in a social media sensation’s new...
August 27, 2025
Beyond the Valley back at Barunah Plains
TENS of thousands of people will dance their way west of Geelong to enjoy one of Australia's premier multi-day music festivals later this year. Beyond...
August 27, 2025
Laughs to take over Geelong
COMEDY favourites, new up and comers and plenty of homegrown talent are locked in to appear at the third annual Geelong Comedy Festival later...
August 24, 2025
Cats break membership record
THE Geelong Cats have hit an all-time membership high, eclipsing 91,000 members for the first time in the AFL club's history. After surpassing 90,000 members...
August 24, 2025
Rotunno signs with Geelong Venom
GEELONG Venom has signed a dynamic new guard ahead of its second season in the Women's National Basketball League. Former Melbourne Boomers development player Lilly...
August 21, 2025
Ellie Harrison joins Irukandjis for El Salvador ISA Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison will proudly wear the green and gold at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador next month. The 20-year-old...
August 21, 2025
Geelong’s Tempo Kitchen and Bar steals the spotlight
TEMPO Kitchen and Bar has been lauded for its delightful dining and crowned Regional Hotel Restaurant of the Year. The Novotel Geelong's culinary ace was...
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