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.
October 22, 2023
Lions volunteer gains hero status
GEELONG Corio Bay Lions Club volunteer Brian Stewart Edward APMOAM has been crowned the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes $20,000 grant winner for his devotion...
October 21, 2023
Surfers inspiring story
Torquay surfer Angela Ball has become one of the Surf Coast's most inspiring humans both in and out of the water. From dealing with a...
October 20, 2023
Tigers list signs up for back-to-back flag tilt
THE Torquay Tigers' search for back-to-back Bellarine Football League (BFL) flags has received a huge boost, with 21 of the club's 2023 premiership players...
October 20, 2023
Chisholm stoked with board’s role in world title
A LOCAL surfboard shaper has played an integral in helping an American surfer win her third WSL World Longboard Title in Malibu, California. South Coast...
October 20, 2023
Kids FunFest to launch Children’s Week
LOCAL entertainers will dazzle crowds at the Kids Funfest event on Monday (October 23) at Leopold’s Memorial Park. The City of Greater Geelong signature pre-school...
October 20, 2023
Jacobs wins gold at Aussies
A OCEAN Grove lawn bowler has won big at the Australian Lawn Bowls Championships and secured her first gold medal at a national tier...
October 19, 2023
Heads to host 2023 Battle of the Bridge
THE captains of the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Cricket Club are revved up for a blockbuster clash three years in the making. Tomorrow (Saturday,...
October 19, 2023
Rahilly returns to Kardinia Park
A GEELONG Cats life member will return home and join the club as an assistant coach for the 2024 season. James Rahilly comes back to...
October 19, 2023
Cats set sights on clawing Pies
GEELONG'S AFLW side heads to Victoria Park this Sunday, October 22 for a crucial Round 8 clash against Collingwood. Now sitting one game clear in...
October 18, 2023
Boag to pull on the yellow and black in 2024
THE Torquay Tigers has secured the signature of one of the Geelong Football League's top players, with Matt Boag set to return to his...
October 18, 2023
New Grubbers coach appointed for back-to-back flag chase
THE Ocean Grove Football Netball Club has a new netball leader, and she's got her eyes firmly set on raising the cup once again...
October 18, 2023
Battle of the fittest
MORE than 100 athletes will take to the starting lines later this month for the first state championship event of the 2023-2024 Life Saving...
October 17, 2023
Coffee grounds bring green boost to local road upgrade
LOCAL coffee drinkers have given a green boost to the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. More than 22 tonnes of spent coffee grounds have been mixed...
October 17, 2023
Overnight visitors driving city’s economy
NEW data from the City of Greater Geelong suggests the population of the municipality's bayside towns could triple during peak times, which could significantly...
October 17, 2023
New bins on the way to Geelong
LOCAL residents are being told to keep an eye out for bright red and lime green bins dotted around Greater Geelong in coming weeks. Bins...
October 15, 2023
Coutas secure coaching services of Australian Diamond
FRESH off making the BFL netball finals for the first time in 35 years, the Queenscliff Football Netball Club (QFNC) has secured the coaching...
October 15, 2023
Boardsox inch closer to national award
A LOCAL surf hardware brand has been recognised for their commitment to sustainability and shortlisted for national honours at the 2023 Australian Surf and...
October 14, 2023
Culinary royalty comes to Geelong
Australian celebrity chef and restauranter Adrian Richardson is encouraging locals to enjoy all things land and sea at his newest culinary haven in Geelong. Maestro,...
October 13, 2023
Cats to tackle Dockers in blockbuster clash
THE Geelong Cats head back down the highway to GMHBA Stadium this weekend for a season-defining Round 7 clash against Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers). Now sitting...
October 13, 2023
Gatlin re-signs to chase ring in 2024
GEELONG United captain Demarcus Gatlin has his sights set on leading the club to its first NBL1 championship in 2024. The 2019 NBL1 South MVP...
October 13, 2023
Pets to enjoy day out at Warralily
WARRALILY's popular Pets Day Out event is back for another year and promises to fill locals and their furry friends with a day of...
October 12, 2023
Deakin continues world rankings climb
DEAKIN University has reaffirmed its position in the top one per cent of universities worldwide according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World...
October 12, 2023
McGettigan and Huxtable brave elements to win at Bells
SURF Coast pair Emily McGettigan and Xavier Huxtable claimed top honours at the opening round of the Victorian Open Series at Bells Beach/Djarrak over...
October 10, 2023
Giving the gift of hope
THE BARWON Health Foundation is calling on the local community to give the gift of hope this spring by supporting cancer patients in the...
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