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.
May 22, 2023
More trains on the way for Geelong travellers
PASSENGERS journeying between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds will have more options for travel thanks to a new train stabling facility in Waurn Ponds...
May 22, 2023
Geelong Food Relief extend hours to meet ongoing demand
GEELONG Food Relief hopes to meet increased demands across the community by extending its hours at the North Geelong mini mart. The local food security...
May 20, 2023
The Creek open new gallery inside historical site
While the industrial steel and metal sculptures are the ones that instantly draw attention, there is more to see at The Creek Gallery and...
May 19, 2023
Upgrades complete at North Shore Station
WORKS to build and upgrade car parking spaces at North Shore Station are now complete, making it easier for commuters to park, catch the...
May 19, 2023
Grovedale Hotel wins again as top regional hotel
THE Grovedale Hotel is the talk of the town after taking home its second Ian Larkin Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) at the...
May 18, 2023
Eastern Beachpool closed for maintenance
THE children's pool at Eastern Beach Reserve will remain closed until May 29, while the city completes maintenance works. To comply with safety and pool...
May 18, 2023
Mother’s Day Lunch reaches new fundraising heights
GEELONG Mums have raised a whopping $206,000 at the tenth anniversary of its popular Geelong Mums Mother's Day Lunch presented by Community Care Chemist. Hosted...
May 18, 2023
Mirror maze dazzles at Johnstone Park
GEELONG's Johnstone Park came to life over the weekend for the launch of Kaleidoscope, a life-sized maze made of 70 tonnes of glass, mirrors,...
May 18, 2023
Takle and Webb claim state SUP titles
JAN JUC's Matt Takle and Torquay's Emma Webb have again risen to the top at the Victorian SUP Titles, winning the open men's and...
May 17, 2023
Falls cancelled for 2024
The Falls Festival will not ring in 2024 with organisers announcing the national New Year's event will take a year off to...
May 17, 2023
Prestigious event to celebrate 10th anniversary
THE Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented by Rip Curl, will return later this month to Djarrak/Bells Beach to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Recognised as one...
May 16, 2023
Danielle Laidley to headline Geelong IDAHOBIT event
FORMER AFL footballer and North Melbourne Kangaroos senior coach Danielle Laidley will headline a special Geelong IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and...
May 15, 2023
headspace opens satellite service in Geelong’s northern suburbs
GREATER mental health support for young people in Corio and Norlane has arrived, with headspace opening a satellite service in the northern suburbs of...
May 15, 2023
South Barwon upgrades to help hit for six
THE South Barwon Swans Cricket Club can grow their junior and female cricket programs thanks to a $370,000 grant from the City of Greater...
May 14, 2023
Lorne features on travel show
POPULAR Channel 9 travel program Postcards has taken a trip down to the stunning Lorne this week to unearth the best in dining, entertainment...
May 14, 2023
Rip Curl run first virtual surf pro retrospectively
RIP CURL is reaching new heights in the surf industry with the introduction of the world's first virtual surfing competition presented by Tourism Fiji. Thanks...
May 13, 2023
Staying bright in life with Amitié
TUCKED away on Beach Road, Torquay, a community of sewers and quilters catch up while working on textile creations in a shop filled with...
May 13, 2023
Goodwin showcases Australia’s thriving music scene in new exhibition
Geelong music and arts photographer Lucinda Goodwin's immersive exhibition Retrospect 001 is an exclusive look into Australia's thriving music scene, showcasing imagery from more...
May 11, 2023
Popular book fair turns page on sixth chapter
THE sixth annual chapter of the St Bernards Parish Second-Hand Book Fair has closed with success, with more than 2,000 people gathering at Clairvaux...
May 11, 2023
Cats fans set to sail
PORT Phillip Ferries' popular 'Footy Ferries' are back for tomorrow night's game between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at the MCG. Footy fans...
May 10, 2023
City to run free workshops for small businesses
SMALL business owners looking to strengthen their online presence and broader practise are being encouraged to take advantage of a range of free workshops...
May 10, 2023
Park and Ride bus scrapped
AFTER 18 years of servicing the community, the City of Greater Geelong's Central Geelong Park and Ride shuttle bus service is being discontinued due...
May 10, 2023
Race day to assist mates to continue good work
RIGHT Mate are ready to giddy up for a second year of their annual race day fundraiser, hoping to eclipse the $12,000 raised last...
May 9, 2023
Stella showing lands Tiger in national squad
TORQUAY TIGERS footballer Stella Huxtable has been selected in the 2023 Under 16 AFLW All-Australian team after a fantastic showing at the national championships...
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