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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 17, 2023
GAWS hoping for pawesome Christmas appeal
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is encouraging the local community to get behind its annual Christmas Appeal. Launching on November 20, the appeal will aim...
November 16, 2023
Opening night jingles in Geelong
MORE than 18,000 people attended Geelong Waterfront to catch the lights and action of Christmas in Geelong's opening night. Last Saturday's event featured the lighting...
November 16, 2023
Community shines blue to support River’s Gift
THE Greater Geelong community has helped to raise over $38,000 for Australia's leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity Rivers Gift. The organisation's...
November 16, 2023
Kellett goes the distance to win first world title
TORQUAY mountain bike rider Kate Kellett has reached the pinnacle of her sporting career by becoming a world champion for the very first time. After...
November 16, 2023
Competitors conquer a new course for Impossible Race
WILD weather forced the ninth running of the Impossible Race Ocean Paddle on Saturday to be held on river at Barwon Heads for the...
November 14, 2023
Geelong Visitor Information Centre moves into new home
THE revamped Geelong Visitor Information Centre is now open at City Hall following 30 years of being located at the National Wool Museum. The Gheringhap...
November 14, 2023
More boaters to head out from Kirks Point
UPGRADES to Kirks Point boat ramp are complete providing safer user-friendly ramp access for boaters to enjoy a day on the water. The $4 million...
November 13, 2023
Bones MMA duo ready to rock for professional debut
TWO up and coming fighters from Bones MMA are ready to make their mark on Australia's Muay Thai scene when they make their professional...
November 12, 2023
McHappy Day fundraising kicks off in Geelong
THE Greater Geelong community is being encouraged to dig deep this month to help support seriously ill children and their families in the lead...
November 12, 2023
Leisure Networks elect new CEO
DISABILITY and support organisation Leisure Networks has appointed experienced healthcare senior leadership executive David Meade as their new chief executive officer. Mr Meade brings more...
November 10, 2023
Coaches to replace trains on Geelong Line
COACHES will replace all trains on the Geelong Line for part of the journey for the next fortnight due to works being conducted on...
November 10, 2023
Geelong make list management changes
THE Geelong Cats has finalised its list management changes in preparations for the coming National Draft and 2024 season. The AFL club has informed 2021...
November 10, 2023
Lorne chef wins big for humble bowls club
A LORNE chef has achieved her biggest feat to date, taking out the Chef of the Year award at the prestigious Good Food Guide...
November 10, 2023
Giving Tree Appeal to spread Christmas cheer
CHEER GEELONG is among a number of local businesses getting behind this year's Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Launching tomorrow, November 11, the annual Meli and...
November 9, 2023
Local duo smash mental health fundraising goal
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo has helped to raise more than $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute during October's One Foot Forward campaign. Janina Lear and...
November 9, 2023
Community creativity celebrated at Warralily Market
THE Warralily Market dazzled over the weekend, with thousands of locals helping to celebrate community and creativity. Saturday's event at Mirambeena Park provided the community...
November 8, 2023
School Christmas Tree extravaganza to return
GEELONG's Johnstone Park will be lit up this festive season with special Christmas trees designed by students from 30 different local schools. The popular annual...
November 7, 2023
Youth voices amplified at headspace event
HEADSPACE Geelong and Corio helped to amplify the voices of young people seeking mental health support by hosting a Q&A panel event last week. The...
November 6, 2023
Shining blue for River’s Gift
AUSTRALIA’s leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity, River’s Gift is encouraging schools, businesses and the community to Shine Blue to mark...
November 6, 2023
Playing times released for QMF
THE organisers of the Queenscliff Music Festival have gone live with the playing times for their 25th anniversary music and arts extravaganza. The annual festival...
November 6, 2023
Experienced researcher elected to Deakin vice-chancellor role
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY has formally appointed highly regarded internal professor Matthew Clarke as their new deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation. Professor Matthew Clarke has over two...
November 5, 2023
Locals rise and shine at Geelong Mums breakfast
GEELONG'S corporate sector has turned out in force to support Geelong Mums at the organisation's Rise and Shine Business Breakfast. Last Friday's event in the...
November 5, 2023
Forum discusses female recruitment to supply chain
DEAKIN University has helped to facilitate an industry forum to encourage local businesses to boost female participation in the supply chain workforce. The Supply Chain...
November 5, 2023
Blagojevic commits for 2024
STAR big man George Blagojevic is the third player to commit to chasing a championship with Geelong United in 2024 NBL1 season. Blagojevic joins captain...
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