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.
March 12, 2023
New low vision netball proves a hit
THE Barwon All Abilities Netball competition has just got more inclusive thanks to the introduction of a low vision ball, which is being used...
March 10, 2023
Bestselling author to headline Give Geelong Breakfast
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is thrilled to announce Sarah Wilson (founder of the 'I Quit Sugar' movement) as the guest speaker for...
March 9, 2023
Challenging the Mind: Local triathlon raises awareness
MORE than 30 people from the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region have pushed themselves to their physical limits to raise funds for Movember...
March 9, 2023
St Joseph’s, Highton Durran win BWCC flags
THE Barwon Women's Cricket Competition (BWCC) wrapped up its 2023 season at the weekend, staging its last two grand finals and crowning its last...
March 9, 2023
Support aplenty for Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day
THE annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day is well on its way to being one of the most successful yet, with more than 50...
March 9, 2023
State’s best longboarders dazzle at Phillip Island
TORQUAY'S Ben Considine and Anglesea's Molly Powell have inched closer to a spot in the Bells Beach Longboard Classic, winning the Open Longboard divisions...
March 7, 2023
Falcons announce Boys squads
THE Under 18 and Under 16 Geelong Falcons boys' squads have been announced ahead of their matchup with the Dandenong Stingrays on March 26. The...
March 6, 2023
Indulge at Geelong food and hospitality festival
LOCAL foodies have the opportunity to hear from celebrity chefs and authors Adrian Richardson and Matthew Evans at Tastes of Central Geelong festival later...
March 4, 2023
Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTNoWrecks campaign
VICROADS Community Road Safety Grant Program funding has helped Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTnoWrecks campaign, a video series that aims to encourage drivers to not...
March 1, 2023
Wellways to run LGBTIQ+ safe space for young people
WELLWAYS Geelong will assist in developing and delivering a State Government initiative to launch 'safe spaces' for young people who identify as part of...
February 27, 2023
Local artist splashes all things community at new Norlane Vinnies
A vibrant mural from Geelong artist Vikki Clissold features in a new-look Vinnies at Norlane, which officially opened to the public earlier this month. Senior...
February 26, 2023
Carr-Gregg to present seminars for school parents in Geelong
HIGH-PROFILE Victorian psychologist and Read the Play patron Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is set to deliver two important education sessions for parents of children starting...
February 26, 2023
Feed Me to partner with Flying Brick for charity dinner
A CHARITY dinner at Flying Brick Cider House next month will help support Feed Me Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong in their efforts to...
February 25, 2023
Droomer lauded as a surfing Rising Star
REIGNING U/16 Boys ISA World Junior Surfing Champion Willis Droomer has capped off a fantastic year of personal accolades by winning the Male Rising...
February 25, 2023
Clean Up Australia Day preparations under way
THE nation's largest community-based environmental event is just around the corner, as the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong community come together to celebrate Clean...
February 23, 2023
Bells Beach pumps for Round 2 of Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles
ROUND 2 of the 2023 Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles was an absolute thriller, with six new event champions crowned in excellent waves at...
February 22, 2023
Westfield Local Heroes program reopens for 2023
NOMINATIONS have officially opened for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes program, an initiative that shines a light on unsung heroes in the local community. Returning...
February 22, 2023
Geelong Mums running into 2023
THE donation of more than 100 pairs of trainers and school shoes by a first-time donor to volunteer organisation Geelong Mums will give children...
February 21, 2023
Elifest raises $3,600 for Geelong resident in need
A FUNDRAISER for an eight-year-old Geelong boy with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has raised more than $3,600, giving his family some financial reprieve during what has...
February 19, 2023
Surfers playing a critical role in ocean safety
A NEW study from La Trobe University researchers has found that surfers play a critical role in keeping aquatic users safe, potentially saving hundreds...
February 19, 2023
Headspace to celebrate LGBTIQA+ community with queer stories series
HEADSPACE centre's across Geelong are speaking out for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ with a selection of online videos and content being released...
February 19, 2023
GRC giddy up for Good Friday racing
THE Geelong Racing Club are thrilled to be bringing the bet365 Good Friday Country Discovery Race Day to Geelong for the very first time,...
February 18, 2023
Surfing Victoria claim Victorian Health Promotion Award
SURFING Victoria has become second time winners at the Victorian Health Promotion Awards, taking home the Future Healthy Award for its Victorian Indigenous Surfing...
February 17, 2023
Koori Titles celebrate 25th anniversary in style
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles (Koori Titles) has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style, with more than 200 people enjoying pristine surf and...
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