About: nathanrivalland

Profile: Nathan Rivalland is a journalist with the Times News Group. He covers community news, lifestyle and sport across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong.

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September 17, 2024

Kick-off times adjusted for GFL Prelims

MINOR adjustments have been made to the start times of the Geelong Football League (GFL) Preliminary Finals at West Oval this weekend. The football game...

September 15, 2024

Culinary scene opens up for spring

THE local hospitality scene is ready to blast off with many local establishments opening their doors again in time for the warmer weather. Venues across...

September 15, 2024

Delayed start to season for Geelong Cricket Ground

GEELONG Cricket Club will be playing matches away from the Geelong Cricket Ground for the first half of the season while issues with the...

September 14, 2024

People power helps raise $25,000 at charity gala

MORE than 180 people helped to raise more than $25,000 for the Power In You Project (PIYP) at its annual Charity Gala. The event, held...

September 13, 2024

Spring sun shines for Warralily Market

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a day out in the sun at the Warralily Spring Market over the weekend. The event at Mirambeena Park featured more...

September 12, 2024

Community walks for suicide prevention

MORE than 50 members of the Geelong community walked 9km on Tuesday this week to honour the nine lives lost to suicide every day. Lifeline...

September 12, 2024

Geelong business boosts plastic recycling economy

PLASTIC recycling in Victoria has been given a big boost with the expansion of a major Geelong recycling facility. Multimillion-dollar upgrades to GT Recyling’s base...

September 8, 2024

Entries open for Australian SUP Titles

ENTRIES are now open for marathon and technical race paddlers to be part of the Australian Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Titles this October on...

September 8, 2024

Geelong hosts major indoor golf championship

GEELONG played host to the largest indoor golf championship event in the Pacific region last weekend. The 25 finalists from eight teams from as far...

September 7, 2024

Watch out for swooping birds

THE Geelong communitys are being encouraged to keep an eye out for swooping birds with breeding season now under way. Many native birds such as...

September 7, 2024

Who’s gonna win?

THE Bellarine Football League's (BFL) senior coaches have had their say on who will win tomorrow's (Saturday, September 6) Grand Final. The Times News Group...

September 6, 2024

Views divided on short stay levy

THE Short Stay Levy Bill has been introduced into Victorian Parliament and there has been a mixed response to its potential outcomes. The legislation will...

September 5, 2024

Cats reach 90,000 members

THE Geelong Cats have broken their membership record again, with 90,000 members on board ahead of the start of the AFL finals and AFLW...

September 4, 2024

A Grade best and fairest honours shared

NEWCOMB Power defender Jessica Duke and Torquay mid-courter Kiralee Collings have shared in the A grade league best and fairest award this evening (September...

September 4, 2024

Report highlights another tragic drowning year

A NEW research report from Royal Life Saving Australia has depicted another tragic summer, showing drowning is a more persistent and traumatic issue than...

September 3, 2024

Barwon Water achieves full switch to renewables

BARWON Water's services are now being delivered by net-zero emissions electricity, a full year ahead of its 2025 target. In a major milestone, the organisation now...

September 3, 2024

Balmoral Grove turns into creative hub

CRAFTY residents from Grovedale's Calvary Balmoral Grove aged care home have pooled their talents and hosted their first-ever art and craft show. The event on...

September 1, 2024

Belmont High to host R U OK Day basketball match

STAFF and students from Belmont High School will take to the court for some friendly competition next month to raise awareness of mental health...

September 1, 2024

Business community embrace genU Big Day Out

MORE than 300 people packed into the AWA Alliance Stadium in Geelong to help break down barriers for people with disability at the genU...

August 31, 2024

Popular market to return this spring

WARRALILY'S spring market returns to Mirambeena Park in Armstrong Creek next weekend and promises to be a lively hub full of seasonal delights and...

August 30, 2024

Festival celebrates 30,000th attendee

THE Geelong Small Business Festival has celebrated the 30,000th person to attend the annual business event by presenting them with a special Golden Ticket. Geelong...

August 30, 2024

Bis-Sport Breaky raises $14,000 for aspiring athletes

MORE than 300 people packed into the Presidents Room at GMHBA Stadium to help raise more than $14,000 for the Barwon Sports Academy at...

August 29, 2024

Hard-Ons to celebrate 40 years

Australian punk royalty the Hard-Ons will be rolling into town this November to celebrate 40 years of rocking. Fresh from a blockbuster European tour, the...

August 28, 2024

Terrifying dating tales for comedy fans

AN AWARD-nominated comedy show is on its way to the Geelong Comedy Festival and promises to detail some terrifying tales of dating life. Following sold-out...