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.
May 13, 2025
Expressions of interest open for Geelong Small Business Festival
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for businesses, industry leaders and organisations to host an event during the Geelong Small Business Festival. The flagship event...
May 12, 2025
Safety upgrades to start on Ghazeepore Road
WORKS will begin next month to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety on Ghazeepore Road in Waurn Ponds. The upgrades will include indented parking bays, pedestrian...
May 9, 2025
Staunton surfs to success at international event
A BELMONT surfer is beaming with pride after wearing the green and gold at an international surfing contest. Melanie Staunton has just returned from representing...
May 9, 2025
Region’s best to battle for state surfing titles
MORE than 30 local surfers will compete in this weekend's final round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Competitors will be putting...
May 9, 2025
United hope to continue winning ways
GEELONG United's NBL1 women side is hopeful of keeping its unbeaten streak going tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10) against a strong Dandenong Rangers team. United...
May 9, 2025
Growing together in reconciliation
GEELONG's Johnstone Park will come to life later this month for a vibrant celebration of First Nations culture, community and connection. The annual Reconciliation in...
May 8, 2025
Local surfing stars reflect on Rip Curl Pro
A PAIR of Surf Coast locals are riding a huge wave of confidence following their appearance in this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Xavier...
May 7, 2025
Grants help empower greener future
A PAIR of innovative local projects have received funding to help reduce energy consumption across Greater Geelong. Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies and Deakin University...
May 5, 2025
Price reappointed local RDA chair
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the Barwon South West region. She will continue to support the Barwon South...
May 4, 2025
Tuohy joins Freeze MND fight
A GEELONG Cats premiership player has joined the fight against Motor Neuron Disease and become an ambassador for the 2025 Big Freeze Geelong. Irish-born footballer...
May 4, 2025
Cats hope to claw Pies’ momentum
THE ladder-leading Magpies await Geelong tomorrow (Saturday, May 3) night at the MCG in what is sure to be a blockbuster clash between the...
May 2, 2025
Great Ocean Road re-opens following crash collision closure
THE Great Ocean Road has re-opened this afternoon (Friday, May 2) after being closed in both directions earlier this morning between Fairhaven and Lorne...
May 2, 2025
Helicopter crashes with three on board in Point Lonsdale
EMERGENCY services have responded to a helicopter crash near the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse this morning (Friday, May 2). A chopper with three people onboard was...
May 2, 2025
Wearing pink for a purpose
MORE than 2000 people will take to the starter's line to participate in next weekend's Geelong Mother's Day Classic. The May 11 event will be...
April 28, 2025
Sutherland to step away from Cats’ board
GEELONG Football Club director James Sutherland has advised the Cats board he will be stepping down from his position. Sutherland has been part of the...
April 27, 2025
Geelong, Carlton to collide in Sunday clash
GEELONG will hope to carry plenty of confidence out of its Round 6 win over the Hawks into this afternoon's bumper AFL fixture with...
April 27, 2025
Love is in the air
BARWON Health Foundation and Ceres Life are teaming up for a second straight year to raise vital funds to support cancer services in Geelong. The...
April 23, 2025
AFL Barwon appoint new Region General Manager
AFL Barwon has appointed Lisa Patterson as its new Region General Manager. Ms Patterson's selection for the top leadership position follows a successful 13-month tenure...
April 23, 2025
TAC and Surfing Victoria team up on road safety
THE Transport Accident Commission will be on the ground at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach to highlight the danger of texting and...
April 20, 2025
US import Stewart signs with Geelong
GEELONG has signed US-import Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season. The University of Minnesota guard/centre is fresh off winning the 2025...
April 20, 2025
Ginger Monkey gets new groove
TORQUAY coastal café haven Ginger Monkey has a reinvigorated menu and layout following a change in ownership. Local couple Linda and Dan have taken the...
April 20, 2025
Local lifesavers dominate Aussies
LOCAL lifesavers have brought home more than 30 medals from the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Competitors from Torquay, Anglesea,...
April 17, 2025
Friends celebrate 40 years of garden care
THE Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens has celebrated its 40th anniversary in style, with a special visit from the Governor of Victoria. The group were...
April 13, 2025
Local shaper shifts board for books
THE three-decade shaping journey of renowned local surfboard shaper and multidisciplinary artist Sergio Gomez has been put to paper for the first time. Shape Shifter...
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