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.
November 7, 2022
Local artists to be celebrated at Corio and Norlane exhibition
THREE community centres in Geelong's northern suburbs are joining forces to showcase an exhibition of student artwork from people of all walks of life. On...
November 6, 2022
Western Heights to get major gym upgrade
A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver a $7.55 million major competition-grade gymnasium to Western Heights College. The Labor Government's latest investment into the Hamlyn...
November 5, 2022
Rotary Garden Designfest to come to Geelong and surrounds
THIS month, the Rotary Club of Kardinia will present their Rotary Garden Designfest, a premier garden exhibition that will raise funds for youth suicide...
November 4, 2022
Four Dragons make Vic Country squad
FOUR local athletes from the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) Geelong Dragons have received the huge honour of being named as members of the...
November 2, 2022
Nominations open for Women in Community Life Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2023 City of Greater Geelong Women in Community Life Awards which acknowledges the contribution women have made to...
November 1, 2022
gforce to host first public CareerQuest
GEELONG residents will have the chance to attend CareerQuest, a careers information event targeted at school leavers, job seekers and people already working but...
November 1, 2022
Festival of Sails to celebrate 180th anniversary
GEELONG'S Festival of Sails will be saluting its 180th anniversary of its Passage Race between Melbourne and Geelong this coming January. The Festival of Sails...
November 1, 2022
GRC set for grass track funding boost
THE Geelong Racing Club is set for a major boost with the Andrews Government backing the development of an inside grass track to ensure...
October 31, 2022
Line-up revealed for Christmas in Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong has announced the musical lineup for Christmas in Geelong's opening night, which will be held on November 12. Local favourites...
October 29, 2022
Community encouraged to ‘DASH’ to new gym
THE Disability Ageing Specialised Health (DASH) Gym in Grovedale continues to advocate and assist people from all walks of life with accessing elite gym...
October 29, 2022
Stellar music festivals to return to Torquay back-to-back
TWO of Torquay's biggest music festivals are back in February 2023, with Zaccaria Concerts and Touring announcing the return of the By The C...
October 28, 2022
A wellness wonderland: About Time
Torquay's newest wellness and bathing hub About Time is set to open this summer with a team of Australian health and wellness friends teaming...
October 28, 2022
Ellie Harrison wins Australia/Oceania Pro Junior Series
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has achieved one of her top competitive feats to date, winning the inaugural WSL Peel Pro Junior in Mandurah...
October 22, 2022
Fashion event raises $57,000 for cancer patients
BARWON Health Foundation's annual Catwalk4Cancer fashion and fundraising event has raised $57,000 which will help support cancer patients across the region. Friday evening's event marked...
October 22, 2022
GWYLF highlight partnership with Ocean Mind during National World Mental Month
THERAPUTIC surfing charity Ocean Mind will expand their services thanks to a $30,000 Survive and Thrive grant from Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF). The...
October 21, 2022
Surf Life launches in Torquay
MORE than 100 people celebrated all 'Women Who Live to Surf and Create' by attending the official launch of new book 'Surf Life' at...
October 21, 2022
Geelong Sharks host inaugural come and try day.
THE newly formed Geelong Sharks Rugby League Club held a come and try day at Ervin Reserve on Saturday, as they gear up for...
October 21, 2022
First Nations artwork unveiled on Geelong Arts Centre Little Malop Street Redevelopment
THE first of four specially commissioned First Nations artworks has been unveiled, an exciting milestone for the Geelong Arts Centre Little Malop Street Redevelopment. Appearing...
October 21, 2022
Feed Geelong Appeal raises $65,000 to go towards G21 food insecurity
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's 2022 Feed Geelong Appeal has raised more than $65,000 to help fight hunger and food insecurity in the...
October 21, 2022
Considine and Conroy express excitement for local WSL event
TOP Victorian longboarders Bea Conroy and Ben Considine have expressed their excitement at the announcement of a World Longboard Tour event on their doorstep...
October 21, 2022
Volunteer at next month’s Volleyfest
THE callout is on for volunteers to be part of the biggest international beach volleyball festival which will spike itself into Torquay next month. The...
October 20, 2022
Technology cutting the risk of compost fires
GEELONG based company Sequence Digital is reducing the risk of fires at garden organics facilities thanks to a $26,000 grant from the City of...
October 19, 2022
Geelong Breast Clinic opens at new location
THE Geelong Breast Clinic (GBC) has officially been opened at its new purpose-built space inside St John of God Granada Medical Centre by Deputy...
October 18, 2022
Lorne and Deans Marsh commemorate local cricket icon
THE Lorne and Deans Marsh cricket clubs shared the field on Friday night to commemorate the life of local cricket stalwart Dave Harvey who...
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