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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.
January 21, 2023
Watts to uncork Grapes of Mirth at Mount Duneed
A huge comedy event is set for Mt Duneed Estate next month, when the hilarious Merrick Watts brings Grapes of Mirth to Geelong. On February...
January 21, 2023
Dachshunds to dash in Victorian first
IN ITS debut in Victoria, dachshunds will join horses on the track for the first annual Dachshund Dash at the Geelong Harness Racing Club...
January 20, 2023
Harrison “super proud” of World Junior Surfing Championships effort
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison says she is "super proud and thankful" for her experience of surfing in the SAMBAZON World Junior Championships in...
January 17, 2023
Foundation Christmas Appeal raises over $27,000
OVER $27,000 has been raised during the Give Where You Live Foundation's (GWLYF) 2022 Christmas Appeal, making the festive season brighter for members of...
January 17, 2023
Geelong Mums raise $60,000 in Christmas appeal
THE Geelong Mums Christmas Appeal has raised more $60,000, allowing the organisation to keep helping new mothers and their babies with daily necessities. For the...
January 16, 2023
Vernon and Cooper dominate Danger
FORMER Torquay SLSC junior Archie Vernon and Geelong's Madison Cooper have come out victorious in the premier Danger 1000 at this year's Danger Ocean...
January 15, 2023
Christmas in Geelong festivities wrap up
THE Christmas in Geelong program has gone down as a major success, bringing in an estimated $20 million to the region's economy. Last Sunday, the...
January 12, 2023
Nursing and health listed as most popular courses by 2022 school-leavers
NURSING and health and business focused fields headline the most popular courses chosen by more than 5300 school-leavers as part of the 2022 Victorian...
January 12, 2023
Hardman outlines ‘changing climate’ means more extreme weather
WITH the Fire Danger Period underway in the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast region, Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman has reminded the community that...
January 11, 2023
Classes to teach surfers life-saving skills
THOUSANDS of Victorian surfers have been trained to help keep the beaches safe this summer, and more surfers are being invited to sign up. Started...
January 11, 2023
Blyth completes fundraising marathon
MOUNT Duneed man Nathaniel Blyth has completed his 440km fundraising challenge for Geelong Mums, running at least a half marathon each day for the...
January 8, 2023
Community gets new urgent care hub
GEELONG locals seeking urgent medical assistance will now get better access, thanks to a new Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) that has opened in...
January 7, 2023
Works begin on Aphrasia Street
THE City of Greater Geelong has officially begun works on Aphrasia Street in Newtown to prevent localised flooding and improve the roads, footpaths and...
January 6, 2023
Surf Film Festival to return to Torquay
To kick off the New Year, the community will have the opportunity to feast their eyes on some of the top latest surfing films...
January 5, 2023
Harrison “super excited” for 2023 World Junior Championships
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison is gearing up for her maiden World Junior Surfing Championships next month, with the hope of getting one step...
January 5, 2023
Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles to celebrate 25th anniversary
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles are set to be back bigger and better than ever in 2023, as Surfing Victoria celebrate the 25th...
January 4, 2023
Geelong’s best buskers crowned
GEELONG'S Best Busker competition has been hailed as a major success with more than 30 performers descending on Geelong's streets to try to take...
January 4, 2023
Warralily celebrates 10,000th resident
With 2022 coming to an end, Warralily celebrated the 10,000 residents who now call the thriving estate their home. Since launching as Geelong's first master-planned...
January 3, 2023
Marshall rail-line bridge opens to traffic
MOTORISTS will move much more freely this festive season, with the bridge over the Marshall rail line at Barwon Heads Road opening to traffic. From...
January 3, 2023
EPA issue environmental holiday shutdown warnings
WITH many businesses taking a holiday break this summer, the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) are reminding the community they have a duty to...
January 2, 2023
Victoria’s best surfers to battle it out at Gunnamatta
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers are set to descend on Gunnamatta Beach on the Mornington Peninsula this weekend when Round 2 of...
January 2, 2023
Filipino Christmas traditions celebrated
CITY of Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan joined 30 community members at the National Wool Museum in Geelong to learn about the festive traditions...
January 2, 2023
Men encouraged to be sun smart in new Cancer Council Victoria report
The latest Cancer Council Victoria research has found that men aren't using enough sun protection, placing them at greater risk of developing melanoma and...
December 30, 2022
Dawnbusters fun run to support charity foundation
HUNDREDS of locals will enter the new year fit and firing taking on the Dawnbuster Fun Run to raise funds to support Geelong and...
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