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.
February 16, 2023
Torquay to host parkrun this weekend
AUSTRALIA’s first national parkrun is coming to Torquay this Saturday, giving locals the chance to get active and connect with their local community through...
February 16, 2023
Fins fly at annual TBC Single Fin event
TORQUAY Boardriders Club's annual Single Fin festival competition went down as an instant classic over the weekend, with one of the closest finishes in...
February 15, 2023
Geelong’s Ian ‘Redders’ Redpath inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
ONE of Geelong's own is the newest member of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, with Ian 'Redders' Redpath joining the baggy green brethren...
February 14, 2023
Friend in Me to spread awareness on social exclusion
AUSTRALIAN charity Friend in Me is hosting an inclusive family fun day during February and are vowing to leave no child behind by breaking...
February 14, 2023
Torquay’s strong start not enough in ABB National Final
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned home from the Grand Final of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle City Beach knowing they have the...
February 12, 2023
Food For Funds: Longest Lunch to return to Geelong
BARWON Health Foundation's 'Geelong's Longest Lunch' will return for the first time since 2019, bringing delicious food and wine to the scenic Geelong Waterfront...
February 9, 2023
The talk of the town: AusCrep
The Year 11 students say AusCrep's success thus far had not come without plenty of hard work and travelling around to find the best...
February 9, 2023
Victoria’s best dazzle at first round of Woolworths Junior Surfing Titles
CHAMPIONS have been crowned at Round 1 of the Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, with Under 18 surfers Willem Watson (McCrae) and Sarsha Pancic...
February 9, 2023
Koori Titles to celebrate 25th anniversary
SURFING VICTORIA are "honoured" to be bringing the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles back to where it all began at Urquhart's Bluff this weekend...
February 9, 2023
Mithen praises community for $2.8m fundraising effort
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) CEO Bill Mithen has lauded the community's generosity in helping to raise $2.8 million from their 2022 fundraising...
February 9, 2023
Grapes of Mirth uncorked at Mt Duneed Estate
LAUGHTER and wine flowed freely across Mt Duneed Estate as a crowd of thousands enjoyed six hours of comedy and wine at Grapes of...
February 5, 2023
Ocean Mind searching for new “action heroes”
OCEAN MIND hope to enhance the lives of more people in 2023 and are searching for 50 new "action heroes" to join them in...
February 5, 2023
Airshow announces new world class displays
PREPARATIONS are ramping up for the 2023 Australian International Airshow, with more activations and displays including some of the world's best flying teams being...
February 4, 2023
XTM and BBF partner for Night for takayna
THIS February, the Bob Brown Foundation is teaming up with Surf Coast snow and outdoor company XTM to bring a special screening of environmental...
February 4, 2023
Open, Masters Titles run in prime conditions
THE Mornington Peninsula produced ideal surfing conditions for two days of action at the Victorian Open Series and Victorian Masters Titles. After a move away...
February 3, 2023
Metricon and GFUL to extend partnership into 20th year
AUSTRALIAN home builders Metricon have proudly extended their partnership with The Geelong Football Umpires League (GFUL) for another three years, taking their collaboration into...
February 3, 2023
Roadworks to cause traffic disruptions
MAJOR roadworks are underway in Armstrong Creek this month as contractors deliver improvements to Boundary Road and Horseshoe Bend Road. From February to June, Boundary...
February 1, 2023
Torquay mix it with world’s best at Usher Cup
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned from the Usher Cup World Club Challenge with strong results in individual and teams surfing formats of the event. Held...
January 29, 2023
Artists to create lasting legacy at South Geelong Station
LOCAL artists will have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the South Geelong Station with their designs to be featured on a...
January 27, 2023
Financial woes force By the Pier cancellation
ORGANISERS have cited financial pressure for their decision to cancel this year's edition of Queenscliff's By The Pier. The festival was set to take place...
January 27, 2023
GABF cheers ten years
MORE than 6,000 people turned out over a two-day period to taste some of Australia's best brews at the Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF)...
January 25, 2023
Torquay Golf Club to partner with GGA on golf clinic programs
BOOSTING the community's golfing aspirations, the Torquay Golf Club have partnered with the Geelong Golf Academy (GGA) to provide athletes of all levels with...
January 25, 2023
Illegal dumping seen to be on the rise
MANY local community op-shops and charity bin locations across Geelong have been struck by illegal dumping, with the practice seen to be on the...
January 24, 2023
Australia Day celebrations to hit Geelong
THE Geelong community will have the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day on Thursday, January 26, with two community events taking place in Lara and...
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