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.
June 17, 2022
The ultimate intersection of fine art, wine and food
COMBINING for an intersection of fine art and breathtaking wines, Austin’s Wines, Boom Gallery Geelong and Melbourne foodies Nama Please are set to collaborate...
June 8, 2022
Droomer’s big break: Victorian rising stars fly Aussie flag in El Salvador
NEW U/16 World Junior Champion Willis Droomer and three-time Australian junior surfing champion Ellie Harrison have just returned from flying the flag for their...
June 5, 2022
Reconciliation Week in Geelong
HUNDREDS of people from across Greater Geelong gathered at Johnstone Park while Indigenous artwork lit up City Hall to mark Reconciliation Week in the...
June 2, 2022
Music fans flocking to Shirley’s Bar at The Sands
'Shirley’s Bar’ at The Sands Torquay is quickly becoming a hub for live music and entertainment in the region. A new ownership group of passionate...
May 30, 2022
Conroy and Cousins take out Round 2 of Victorian Longboard Titles
IN CRISP conditions over the weekend, Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale) and Will Cousins (Torquay) reigned supreme in the premier Open Women and Open Men's...
May 30, 2022
Serving a pint of ping pong
MANY joined the quest to become Blackman’s second Australian/International Ping Pong champion, but only one came out on top on Sunday’s event at Blackman’s...
May 29, 2022
Villawood shows a sign of respect
VILLAWOOD has rearranged its corten steel letters to a simple but powerful message in recognition of anti-violence campaigns in April and May. The RESPECT letters...
May 29, 2022
Right Mate Race Day set to hit Geelong
GEELONG based men’s mental health not-for-profit organisation Right Mate’is teaming with the Geelong Racing Club for ‘A Right Mate Race Day’ to raise money...
May 28, 2022
30 years of friendship and art
Putting 30 years of friendship and art together, three female artists will have their fine work up in lights as they host the Artistic...
May 26, 2022
Honu Honi offers a luxury surf camp experience
HONU Honi Surf Camp is the only dedicated surf camp in Victoria, specialising in adult surf education and experiences. While we teach adults at all...
May 26, 2022
Gourmet retailer to hold warehouse sale
TORQUAY-based online gourmet food retailer The Gourmet Pantry will open its warehouse to the public this weekend for its first Gourmet Warehouse Sale. Usually only...
May 26, 2022
Come to dinner with TTT
You are invited to Saskia’s 33rd birthday party in Torquay Theatre Troupe (TTT)’s coming energetic and vulnerable interpretation of Thirty-Three, a comedy- drama penned...
May 26, 2022
Tigers on the hunt for female players
THE callout is on for women’s players to come and don the yellow and black for the proud Torquay Tigers Football Club. After two difficult...
May 26, 2022
Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles back at Djarrk (Bells Beach)
FOR the first time since the pandemic hit, the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles are back at Djarrk (Bells Beach) from May 27 until May...
May 26, 2022
Coker, Marles wins add to Labor election triumph
LABOR’S Libby Coker and Richard Marles held their seats as their party recorded a stunning victory at Saturday’s federal election on the back of...
May 20, 2022
Marles makes Macedonian pledge
LABOR will put a new roof on the Macedonian Community Centre if it forms government at this Saturday's federal election. Corio Labor federal member Richard...
May 19, 2022
Female rock and pop pioneers
Celebrate pioneering women of Aussie pop and rock with Amplified Assembly’s Unsung as part of Geelong Arts Centre Our Season 2022. Join award-winning cabaret powerhouses...
May 19, 2022
Share your skills and give back to your industry
SHARING your skills and knowledge to train others in your area of expertise can be highly rewarding. With most Australian workers needing to reskill or...
May 19, 2022
Prepaid funerals– your questions answered
PREPAID funerals are becoming increasingly popular, as people become more aware of the emotional and financial benefits associated with planning ahead. But there are a...
May 19, 2022
Your 13-year-old self
At LifeChanger we get to work with thousands of young people and some amazing mentors who support them. The empowering sessions help build the emotional,...
May 19, 2022
Be mindful of your mental health
After two years of operating on fight or flight, it is no wonder why many of us are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. For some, a...
May 17, 2022
Geelong community asked to Give Where You Live
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is asking the Geelong community to dig deep and get behind its Give Geelong Appeal which raises vital...
May 13, 2022
Coker commits funding to school projects
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has made education spending a major feature of her campaign in recent days, announcing four school funding commitments...
May 11, 2022
Something wonderful to wine about
GEELONG'S ultimate one-day wine festival Toast to the Coast will be back in town this month, where wine connoisseurs can enjoy the very best...
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