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.
April 23, 2023
Give Where You Live Foundation buys The Paddock
THE Give Where You Live Foundation has successfully purchased The Paddock in Leopold, retaining the seven-acre farm as a community asset from previous owners...
April 21, 2023
Sustainably driving the next generation of design
Surf Coast architects Cooper and Blake are inspired to create homes of quality with sustainability as a main driver, addressing a shift in residential...
April 19, 2023
City awards outstanding youngsters
GEELONG's most outstanding young community members have been recognised for their contributions across the region at the City's annual Geelong Youth Awards. Celebrated at the...
April 19, 2023
Community encouraged to design NAIDOC Week apparel
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking submissions from local artists for consideration for special 2023 NAIDOC Week Wathaurong branded T-shirts. This month, the group opened...
April 18, 2023
headspace to enhance financial capabilities of Geelong’s youth
HEADSPACE Geelong is proud to have committed to enhancing financial inclusion, resilience and wellbeing in Australia by assisting young people in knowing where to...
April 16, 2023
Local talent on show in Bellarine exhibition
THE Queenscliff Neighbourhood House is delighted to showcase some of the region's authors and artists in the exhibition 'Exploring the Art of Picture Books'. Kicking...
April 16, 2023
Ability rather than disability: Ghanda partner with Leisure Networks
SURF Coast surf and streetwear brand Ghanda have partnered up with local disability leader Leisure Networks to provide more work opportunities that focus on...
April 15, 2023
WSL thanks partners for event success
THE World Surf League thanked local, national and global event partners at a special function to celebrate the organisations' involvement in the 60th anniversary...
April 15, 2023
THE BALANCING ACT: The Awesome Foursome
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine is bustling with an abundance of surfing talent, and among them inspiring locals are standing above the rest, paving...
April 15, 2023
Scout for Vintage launch White Label
SCOUT For Vintage's newest venture 'White Label' introduces 100 per cent sustainable denim to the local market, using vintage jeans to create reimagined modern...
April 14, 2023
Conway wins prestigious floral design competition
GEELONG student Bridie Conway has won gold in the Intermediate Student division at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show after creating a beautiful...
April 13, 2023
BELLS 60 YEAR BONANZA
THE sun has set on the 60th anniversary of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, with Australian pair Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright ringing...
April 12, 2023
A Sailing Success
MORE than 25 visually impaired community members attended 'In the Cockpit' on Sunday, a free and yacht sailing program giving participants the experience the...
April 11, 2023
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach finalists set
THE finals of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach have been set, and it’s an all-Australian affair in both the men’s and women’s field. Australian...
April 8, 2023
Escape the Ordinary: Geelong Regional Libraries to bring the fun this school holidays
During the coming April school holidays, children and youth are encouraged to "escape the ordinary" during the Geelong Regional Libraries events program. Taking place over...
April 7, 2023
Keeping Community Safe: Geelong Coast Guard celebrate 60 years
THE City of Greater Geelong council has hosted a civic reception to celebrate the Geelong Coast Guard's 60 year of volunteer service to the...
April 4, 2023
Groms attack solid waves to crown state championship winners
STATE champions have been crowned at Round 3 of the Woolworths Victorian Junior Titles, with surfers putting it all on the line in powerful...
April 3, 2023
60th Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach launched
THE stage has been set for the 60th anniversary of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, with competing surfers and the local community coming...
April 1, 2023
The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe to world premiere at Waurn Ponds
LOCALS will have a chance to catch the world premiere of Garage Entertainment and Madman's newest high-energy surf film The Greatest Surf Movie In...
March 31, 2023
Voting opens for 50 Year Storm surfing event
FROM today, locals can publicly vote for their community surfing heroes to surf in Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of...
March 31, 2023
Locals encouraged to join clean up initiative
GREATER Geelong residents are being encouraged to join the movement in removing litter one plastic wrapper or coffee cup at a time at neighborhood...
March 30, 2023
Community raises $80,000 through Give Geelong Appeal
THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is praising the community for their support of the Give Geelong Appeal which raised $80,000 to help...
March 30, 2023
IRONMAN pushes athletes to the limit in Geelong
MELBOURNE’s Grace Thek and New Zealand’s Mike Phillips’ physical and mental toughness rewarded in the men’s and women’s professional titles at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. More...
March 28, 2023
Annual ride surpasses $150,000 for sick kids
THE annual Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Ride For Sick Kids event has helped to raise more than $150,000 that will directly support sick...
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