About: nathanrivalland

Profile: Nathan Rivalland is a journalist with the Times News Group. He covers community news, lifestyle and sport across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong.

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August 19, 2022

Airshow to touch down at Avalon

THE Australian International Airshow is back February next year and the callout is on for volunteers to get involved in the most comprehensive aviation,...

August 19, 2022

City seeks input into Million Trees Plan

THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG is inviting community input into its Million Trees Plan, which aims to create a sustainable, liveable and more resilient...

August 16, 2022

Westfield Local Heroes announced

THREE trailblazing women are finalists in the Geelong Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program and will have the chance to take home...

August 15, 2022

Hot Chocolate Festival off to a warm start

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD Chocalaterie and Ice Creamery on the Surf Coast have whisked up plenty of ways to keep chocolate lovers everywhere warm...

August 15, 2022

Electric vehicle fleet to expand in City

THE City of Greater Geelong plans to add to its growing fleet of electric vehicles after securing a grant to install new charging stations...

August 12, 2022

Lucy Elle explores heartbreak to find peace of silence

BELLARINE singer-songwriter Lucy Elle has unveiled her debut solo EP 'Silent Side of Quiet', an album that details a culmination of twisted heartbreak tales...

August 11, 2022

Djarrk to host first round of Victorian Open Series

ENTRIES have now opened for the first round of the 2022/23 Victorian Open Series, with the three-part series kicking off at Djarrk (Bells Beach)...

August 10, 2022

Community spirit shines through with op shop opening

THE Lions Club of Corio Norlane Opportunity Shop has reopened in style thanks to the generosity of volunteers and contractors within the community. Following extensive...

August 9, 2022

City release new urban forest data

THE City of Greater Geelong have supported National Tree Day by sharing data on more than 165,000 trees they manages in parks, reserves and...

August 6, 2022

The Whitlams Black Stump Band to bring country to Queenscliff

FRONTED by ARIA award winning artist Tim Freedman, The Whitlams Black Stump Band will roll their way into the Borough for a very special...

August 6, 2022

The Good Human Factory puts a smile on locals dial

SURF COAST community members attended the Torquay Football Club to hear professional surfer and Good Human Factory founder, Cooper Chapman, share wellbeing and mental...

August 5, 2022

Surf Coast, Bellarine represented at Australian Surf Championships

THE Surf Coast and Bellarine region will have 15 athletes head to the Australian Surf Championships this month as part of the Victorian State...

August 5, 2022

Bringing recycled denim vintage to Torquay

BORN OUT OF a will to inspire a new wave of conscious consumption in the fashion industry, Scout for Vintage is the newest creative...

August 4, 2022

Geelong community mark best Dry July fundraising ever

THE GEELONG community is raising a glass to mark its most successful Dry July ever, generating $201,465 for Barwon Health's cancer services. A total of...

August 3, 2022

Greater Geelong region thrives at Premier’s VCE Awards

GEELONG’S highest achieving academics have been recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards, celebrating their outstanding efforts and achievements amidst the challenges of 2021. The Greater...

August 3, 2022

Local gymnasts ready for nationals

THE REGION’S brightest up and coming gymnasts will receive the honour of representing their state at the Special Olympics Australia National Games this October...

July 30, 2022

Skegss to return to the Torquay Hotel for special shows

One of Australia’s favourite surf/garage rock trios is heading to Torquay this September for a special doubleheader of shows. Byron Bay three piece Skegss will...

July 29, 2022

Geelong basketball presidents go Dry for July

GEELONG'S local basketball presidents are pushing to raise as much money as possible before the buzzer sounds on Dry July. The presidents of 17 Geelong...

July 28, 2022

Roos victorious in Pride Cup

THE ANGLESEA women’s football team continued their winning ways on the weekend with a 13-point victory over North Geelong in the annual Pride Cup...

July 28, 2022

Il Matto turn to Australian produce for new menu

IL MATTO continue to stake their claim as the top authentic Italian experience on the Surf Coast and will focus on sourcing and staying...

July 24, 2022

Chamber website to improve member and business experience

FOR 169 years the Geelong Chamber of Commerce has been a driving force behind the growth of our region and are one of the...

July 22, 2022

Anglesea to honour Pride

THE Anglesea women’s football team will add a splash of colour to their jumpers this weekend as they celebrate the second annual Pride Cup. This...

July 21, 2022

First Nations artist wins Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize

FAR North Queensland-based First Nations artist Naomi Hobson has been awarded the 2022 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize presented by Dimmocks Charitable Trust. Hobson's painting 'Sand...

July 17, 2022

Paralympic gold medallist to headline sporting fundraiser

THE Barwon Sports Academy will continue to help aspiring athletes across the region chase their sporting dreams thanks to next month’s Bis-Sport Breakfast fundraiser. The...