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 20, 2024
St Albans youngster grabs state award
A ST ALBANS Football and Netball Club youngster has been rewarded for a huge grab he pulled down during the 2024 Geelong Football League...
December 19, 2024
Fixture locked in for 2025 BFNL season
THE 2025 Bellarine Football Netball League fixture for 2025 has been locked in by AFL Barwon. The local sporting body released the schedule for the...
December 19, 2024
Martin to don 19 in first season at Cats
THE legacy of the number 19 will be carried forward at the Geelong Cats by new recruit Jack Martin. Martin was presented with his new...
December 19, 2024
Geelong spinner Stow signed by Renegades
GEELONG Cricket Club's Callum Stow has been added to the Melbourne Renegades squad for Big Bash League season 14. The 22-year-old left-arm spin bowler has...
December 18, 2024
Foundation set $250k goal for Christmas appeal
THE Barwon Health Foundation is hopeful the Greater Geelong can dig deep and help them raise $250,000 during their Wish Upon A Star Christmas...
December 15, 2024
Local partnership helps those facing food insecurity
TWO local organisations have teamed up to help the one in three Greater Geelong residents struggling with food insecurity. Geelong Regional Libraries joined forces with...
December 13, 2024
City spreads Christmas cheer
FREE and fully decorated Christmas trees have been gifted to community and not-for-profit organisations in Greater Geelong. The City of Greater Geelong teamed up with...
December 13, 2024
Cats record big profit in 2023/24 financial year
THE Geelong Cats have recorded a statutory net profit of $6.6 million for the 2023/24 financial year. The club's operating results before interest, amortisation, depreciation...
December 13, 2024
Cats claw in draft picks
THE Geelong Cats have secured picks 16 and 37 in the AFLW draft following a mega six-team trade and the departure of midfielder Darcy...
December 13, 2024
United look to turn up the heat against Flames
GEELONG United will be looking to put their past hiccup against the Sydney Flames behind them tomorrow (December 14) when they face off inside...
December 12, 2024
Joeys appoint O’Bree as school football coach
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong has appointed former AFL star Shane O’Bree as its school football coach for 2025. O’Bree played 246 games for Collingwood and...
December 11, 2024
Community encouraged to give to Christmas Appeal
THE community is being called upon to help everyone thrive through Christmas and beyond by supporting the Give Where You Live Foundation Christmas Appeal. The...
December 9, 2024
Santa gets sandy on the Bellarine
SANTA has left the North Pole behind and is fully embracing his time in between the palm trees and surfboards on the Bellarine. The big...
December 7, 2024
AFLW Cats sign former Australian volleyballer
THE Geelong Cats has bolstered their AFLW ruck stocks after securing the signature of former Australian volleyballer Caitie Tipping. The 24-year-old has signed for three...
December 7, 2024
Local surfers represent state with pride at Aussie Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best juniors have done their community proud at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles. More than a dozen local surfers...
December 7, 2024
United target another win over Lightning
GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena. United was 72-66 victors...
December 7, 2024
Lifesavers to head to Ocean Grove for state competition
MORE than 750 athletes will vie for state honours this weekend at two surf lifesaving carnivals at Ocean Grove. The first event of the LSV...
December 6, 2024
Support local creatives at regional libraries
COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate the talents of local artisans and discover unique Christmas gifts at tomorrow's (December 7) Geelong Regional Libraries Arts...
December 6, 2024
Anakie hop to help family in need
THE Anakie community has banded together and raised close to $6,000 to help one of its own with treatment for uterine cancer. The Anakie Football...
December 5, 2024
Barwon Sports Academy crown 2024 champions
WORLD junior sailing champion Josh Garner has taken home top honours at the 2024 Barwon Sports Academy Awards. The 15-year-old Leopold resident was awarded the...
December 3, 2024
I AM sculpture installed at Geelong Botanical Gardens
THE Geelong Botanic Gardens will be the home of the I AM public artwork for the next 12 months. The 2m concrete structure recognises community...
December 3, 2024
Call Santa from Telstra payphones
CHILDREN are invited to make their wishes come true by speaking to Santa Claus on Telstra payphones all over the region. Until Christmas Eve, children...
November 30, 2024
Newest Irish recruit arrives at the Cattery
GEELONG's lates Irish recruit Cillian Burke has touched down in Australia and wasted no time in visiting his new home at GMHBA Stadium. The talented...
November 29, 2024
United regroup ahead of clash with Flames
GEELONG United will be hoping to regroup quickly and get back on the winners list tomorrow (Saturday, November 30) against the Sydney Flames. United suffered...
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