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.
February 28, 2025
Surfing Victoria launch Reconciliation Action Plan
SURFING Victoria has released its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as it aims to build on its 27 commitment toward addressing racism and...
February 26, 2025
Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
THE first sod has been turned on the new $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s hospital in Geelong.
Minister for...
February 25, 2025
Study shows climate change worries surfers
A SURFERS for Climate survey has shown surfers are alarmed about climate change impacting their livelihoods moving forward. The environmental action group recently surveyed 1,085...
February 24, 2025
Date set for Longest Lunch fundraiser
ONE of Geelong's top culinary fundraising events returns next month to raise money for the Barwon Health Foundation. Geelong's Longest Lunch will be held at...
February 23, 2025
Pet photographer seeks local subjects
AN internationally acclaimed pet photographer is making her way to the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong this week to continue an exciting national charity project. Kerry...
February 23, 2025
Retelling of George Orwell classic opens in Geelong
A RETELLING of George Orwell's dystopian novel premiered on Friday evening (February 21) at the Waurn Ponds Hall. Presented by award-winning Skin of our Teeth...
February 23, 2025
Paws to the floor for GAWS
TAILS will be wagging in Geelong as hundreds of people and their four-legged companions take part in the PAWS for GAWS Charity Dog Walk. The...
February 22, 2025
Longboard riders get ready for state titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers will be competing this weekend at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Phillip Island. The...
February 21, 2025
BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes
AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...
February 21, 2025
Extreme heat forces changes to V/Line trains
EXTREME heat timetables will be in place tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) for trains on V/Line's Geelong line due to forecast hot temperatures. Train speed restrictions...
February 21, 2025
Exhibition to explore the importance of bees
The importance of bees to humanity will be explored in a new art exhibition which opens today (Friday, February 21) at Geelong's Platform Arts. Spanning...
February 21, 2025
Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...
February 21, 2025
WNBL season over for Geelong United
GEELONG United has completed its historic first season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The club's 2024-25 season ended on Sunday with a loss...
February 20, 2025
Book fair bonanza
THE Rotary Club of Geelong West has raised more than $29,000 for local projects in need of support at its annual Book Fair. The three-day...
February 18, 2025
Big Freeze to head to St Mary’s in 2025
GEELONG'S fourth Big Freeze will head to Anthony Costa Oval in Geelong in 2025, with a goal to raise $100,000 for motor neurone disease...
February 16, 2025
McKeegan endorses grant program
WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...
February 15, 2025
United to round out WNBL season
GEELONG United's inaugural season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) will draw to a close tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, February 16). United will face Adelaide...
February 14, 2025
Browse the shelves at Rotary book fair
MORE than 30,000 books will hit the shelves today (Friday, February 14) at the annual Rotary Club of Geelong West Book Fair. The community event...
February 10, 2025
Seven Cats sign on for 2025 AFLW season
GEELONG Cats captain Meghan McDonald headlines a list of seven players to sign one-year contract extensions with the club for the 2025 AFLW season. Joining...
February 8, 2025
Warralily Market returns for 2025
MIRAMBEENA Park will come to life tomorrow (Saturday, February 1) for the return of the Warralily Market. The event will feature stalls consisting of handcrafted...
February 7, 2025
United to get more girls hooping on the coast
MORE than 40 Torquay Coast Basketball Club players have completed a special skills clinic with Geelong United forward Hannah Hank.
February 6, 2025
Wine to shine in Geelong
GLASSES of wine will flow on Saturday (February 8) across Greater Geelong as the APCO Foundation Geelong Wine Walk returns for another year. The popular...
February 4, 2025
Troy Selwood’s passing mourned
FORMER Geelong Cats VFL captain and staff member Troy Selwood has passed away at the age of 40. Selwood spent more than 10 years at...
February 4, 2025
Cooney-Cross selected in Matildas squad for SheBelieves Cup
TORQUAY’S Kyra Cooney-Cross has been selected in the CommBank Matildas squad for the nation’s historic debut at the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. Cooney-Cross is part of...
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