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.
November 10, 2024
Project 1,200 under way to boost Geelong hockey
THE Geelong Hockey Association is aiming to attract another 500 players to the sport to boost its ranks in the coming years. The association launched...
November 9, 2024
New surfing event to focus on fun
THE next generation of surfing stars will have the chance to surf against with their friends in a first of its kind surfing event...
November 8, 2024
United record history-making win
HISTORY was made last night (Thursday, November 7) at Geelong Arena, with Geelong United winning its first WNBL match. United defeated reigning champions Southside Flyers...
November 8, 2024
Local clubs receive TAC road safety funding
LOCAL football and netball clubs have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety and prevent road trauma during the 2024 season. The Surf...
November 8, 2024
Premiership trio to play on in 2025
PREMIERSHIP winning Geelong Cats trio Patrick Dangerfield, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley are locked in to play in the hoops again in the 2025...
November 8, 2024
Cats’ AFLW season over after loss to Crows
THE AFLW season is over for the Geelong Cats, with their slim finals chances dashed with a four-point loss to the Adelaide Crows. A brave...
November 8, 2024
Eagles rebrand to mark exciting future
ONE of Geelong's top soccer clubs has rebranded, marking an exciting new chapter for the world game in the region. The Breakwater Eagles announced at...
November 8, 2024
Merger floated between support organisations
THE boards of two local community organisations have started a project to explore a potential merger. MEGT Australia and gforce employment + recruitment believe a...
November 6, 2024
United aim to get on winners’ list against Bendigo
GEELONG United will be hoping to record a victory on Sunday afternoon (November 10) in its Round 2 WNBL clash with the Bendigo Spirit. The...
November 3, 2024
Strong coaching duo to return for Geelong United
GEELONG United Basketball will have the "visionary" pair of Brendon Matthews and Luke Beard back guiding its Big V Youth League Women's and Men's...
November 3, 2024
Mackie outlines Geelong’s plan for AFL draft
THE Geelong Cats have their sights firmly set on the AFL National Draft and have flagged the potential of moving around picks if necessary. As...
November 3, 2024
Super Saturday on the Coast locked in for Geelong
LOCAL racegoers can expect a huge summer of racing, with a popular event set to return to Geelong in January 2025. More than 7,000 people...
November 2, 2024
Voting open for Geelong calendar cover
PUBLIC voting is now open to decide the cover image of the 2025 City of Greater Geelong calendar. After receiving 759 votes, the judging panel...
November 2, 2024
Potter ready to make her mark in WNBL
GEELONG United guard Gemma Potter is hoping for a good bill of health during the 2024-25 season as she looks to make her mark...
November 2, 2024
Surf Coast soccer stars win U/10 Shepparton Cup
THE world game is in good shape on the Surf Coast, with a team of young local superstars winning a prestigious state soccer competition. Surf...
November 1, 2024
Local surfers go big at Aussie SUP Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best stand-up paddleboarders have landed on the podium at the Australian SUP Titles on Phillip Island. Torquay's Emma Webb added...
November 1, 2024
AFLW Cats keep finals dream alive
THE Geelong Cats will need to use another one of its nine lives this weekend to land a spot in the AFLW finals. A win...
November 1, 2024
Local lifesavers test fitness at Endurance Championships
MORE than 50 local surf lifesavers put their fitness to the ultimate test by competing in the first round of the Life Saving Victoria...
October 31, 2024
United gets reality check in debut WNBL game
GEELONG United has been given a stern welcome sternly to the WNBL by the Townsville Fire, going down to the champions of two years...
October 31, 2024
Get in the festive spirit at Warralily
THE festive spirit will be in the air on Saturday (November 2) when Warralily host its Pre-Christmas season market. The event at Mirambeena Park will...
October 30, 2024
Unforgettable fundraiser delivers huge boost to dementia research
HUNDREDS of people indulged in glitz and glamour to help raise more than $64,000 for dementia research at the inaugural Forget Me Not Ball...
October 30, 2024
Local students to benefit from new phonics program
A NEW mandatory phonics course will be rolled out in local classrooms to ensure Victoria's students remain the best performers in the country. Phonics Plus...
October 28, 2024
Local clubs encouraged to make money sustainably
LOCAL football clubs will be supported to raise funds and become more sustainable thanks to a new partnership between AFL Victoria and Victoria's Container...
October 27, 2024
Mavs achieve restaurant awards three-peat
GEELONG's Mavs Greek Restaurant has won its third consecutive state gong at the prestigious Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) Hostplus Awards for Excellence. Owners Julia...
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