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.
October 5, 2022
Run for funds for Type 1
DIABETIC Ashleyrose Gilham will be taking to the global stage to run in the New York City Marathon and Nike Melbourne Marathon to raise...
October 3, 2022
Leisure Networks to launch local disability football competition
LEISURE Networks will announce the launch of a local disability AFL football competition to provide greater opportunities for intellectually impaired players in the Greater...
October 2, 2022
Patagonia to keep environmental focus
AFTER nearly 50 years of ownership by its founder, outdoor clothing and gear giant Patagonia will be run by two new entities that will...
October 2, 2022
Victorian Teachers Games a success in Geelong
MORE than 1800 state educators have participated in the 25th annual Victorian Teachers Games in Geelong, with teachers connecting and competing in close to...
October 1, 2022
Duo share the love
Anglesea's newest restaurant Love House is certain to be a crowd-pleaser with its breathtaking ocean views, delicious Asian/South American inspired cuisine, gorgeous cocktails and...
October 1, 2022
Karen Knuckey from Story Dogs becomes latest Westfield Local Hero
GEELONG'S Karen Knuckey has been crowned the 2022 Scentre Group Westfield Local Heroes $20,000 grant winner for her dedication to assisting children with their...
September 30, 2022
SUP state team revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced the 2022 Victorian Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) state team thast will strive for gold at October's Australian SUP Titles at...
September 30, 2022
Pets Day Out is back this Sunday
WARRALILY'S annual Pets Day Out is back for the first time since 2019 and will celebrate the community's four-legged friends in a fun and...
September 29, 2022
Tradies Challenge to debut at URBNSURF
VICTORIA'S top surfing tradies will drop the tools next month and head to URBNSURF in Melbourne for the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge surfing competition. The October...
September 29, 2022
Geelong Soccer Club legend Bob Hayes a finalist for Viva Energy Community Legends Awards
VOLUNTEER Bob Hayes is one of ten community 'legends' who have been shortlisted as part of the Viva Energy Community Legends Awards for his...
September 27, 2022
Cottage fundraiser a success
COMMUNITY donations totalling more than $70,000 at Cottage by the Sea's annual race day will help the charity continue to provide growth opportunities for...
September 27, 2022
Nation-leading solar homes program to benefit Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
THE Andrews government's Solar Homes program continues to drive down emissions Victoria wide and will now benefit Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast new homeowners. The...
September 26, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will continue to advocate for equal access to the best breast cancer...
September 25, 2022
Bellarine Peninsula theatre company celebrate 500 shows
BELLARINE PENINSULA small theatre company Theatre 3triple2 will celebrate their 500th show in the second week of the school holidays, marking a successful 18...
September 25, 2022
Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
MORE than 150 local volunteer firefighters and staff members from CFA's District 7 received National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian...
September 25, 2022
Bea Conroy wins at Byron Bay Surf Festival
POINT LONSDALE surfer Bea Conroy has continued her stellar competitive form, winning the Open Women's Mermaid Logger division at the Byron Bay Surf Festival...
September 23, 2022
Coleman, Cairncross win GromSearch at Jan Juc
SURF Coast dynamo Kai Coleman and Kiama Downs surfer Lani Cairncross reigned supreme in the Rip Curl Gromsearch at Jan Juc over the weekend. More...
September 21, 2022
Geelong’s run4reef draws near
GEELONG will welcome the world’s first simultaneous running event next month, as locals move at the same time as those in 20 other host...
September 20, 2022
Jack Tori to lead Geelong’s Steptember charge
CEREBRAL palsy advocate Jack Tori will lead the "Steptember" cause this month, encouraging people in the community to move together to raise awareness and...
September 19, 2022
Surf Coast stars headline spring content shoot at URBNSURF
THE SURF COAST'S hottest surfing talent headed down to URBNSURF in Melbourne last week to film a new spring content promotion as the wave...
September 18, 2022
Jan Juc local Lyndelle Zuccolin announced as Skate Australia Director
JAN JUC business mogul Lyndelle Zuccolin has been named as one of three new directors for the board of Skate Australia, bringing 20 years...
September 17, 2022
Droomer and Holland claim opening round honours at Victorian Open Series
UP AND coming junior surfing stars Willis Droomer (Jan Juc) and Ava Holland (Dromana) claimed Victorian Open series victories at Jan Juc over the...
September 17, 2022
Bird Rock Keeps Rocking
Bird Rock in Jan Juc continues to stake its claim as one of the grooviest dining and entertaining spots on the Surf Coast with...
September 17, 2022
Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize wraps up
MORE than 11,000 people have viewed the acquisitive $30,000 Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize during it's tenure at the Geelong Gallery. The doors officially opened to...
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