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.
December 24, 2025
Pilot program offers cash back on water savers
RESIDENTS can now claim rebates on a range of water-saving products as Barwon Water rolls out a new summer pilot to help households cut...
December 23, 2025
New fleet arrives ahead of fire season
THIS year's aerial firefighting fleet has been unveiled at Avalon Airport, as Victoria prepares for another high-risk fire season. The 54-strong fleet includes two new...
December 21, 2025
Riv on the Record – The Santa Postie
This week I had the great pleasure of being joined by the one and only Surf Coast Santa postie Cameron McFarlane. Spin it! Tell us how...
December 21, 2025
Star-studded line-up locked in for SummerSalt
A massive line-up has been locked in for the return of the SummerSalt music festival to Torquay in March. Globally renowned Australian rockers Ocean Alley...
December 19, 2025
O’Neill to headline summer
AUSTRALIAN comedian Dave O'Neill will top the bill for a month of stand-up at The Tin Shed in Barwon Heads this summer. O'Neill will appear...
December 18, 2025
Crowd favourite crowned at Christmas Tree Festival
A LOCAL not-for-profit group has taken out the People's Choice Award at Geelong's Christmas Tree Festival, earning top honours for its creatively decorated tree...
December 17, 2025
Protecting hoodies this summer
BIRDLIFE Australia volunteers are back on local beaches this summer to protect one of the region's most vulnerable coastal birds. The hooded plover has a...
December 15, 2025
Pipeline upgrade improves Geelong’s water security
A MAJOR upgrade to the Melbourne to Geelong Pipeline is now complete, boosting water security for the Geelong region. The $40 million works have expanded...
December 14, 2025
JD Sports join the Cats as elite partner
GEELONG will become the first AFL club to wear the JD roundel following a new partnership agreement with the global fashion retailer. JD Sports has...
December 12, 2025
Meredith 33 goes down as a classic
MORE than 10,000 people enjoyed days of fun at the 33rd Meredith Music Festival. Aunty Meredith and her crew put on another top performance at...
December 12, 2025
St Joey’s mo’s help a bro
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong has solidified its reputation as a local force of Movember fundraising by achieving a rare fundraising feat. Led by teacher Tom...
December 12, 2025
Riv on the Record Marie-Claire Trotter (Q Train CEO)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine local and The Q Train CEO Marie-Claire Trotter. Spin it! Tell us about...
December 12, 2025
Cottage’s Christmas art
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea have teamed up with a Geelong artist to celebrate a shared love of the local coastline. Geelong artist...
December 11, 2025
Local students celebrate VCE results
STUDENTS from across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast awoke with nerves and plenty of excitement this morning (Thursday, December 11) to find out...
December 11, 2025
Geelong golfer marks new era in competitive sport
A GEELONG local has underscored his status as the face of indoor golf's new era by delivering a dominant season to claim national honours. Tommy...
December 8, 2025
Christmas creativity goes on show
CREATIVITY will shine this festive season, with three new activations added to the Christmas in Geelong program. The colour and imagination of local artists will...
December 7, 2025
Geelong tourism lauded
NOT even the heroics of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour could knock the Avalon Australian International Airshow off the top perch at the Victorian Tourism...
December 7, 2025
State’s best surfers to wax up
ENTRIES will open very soon for what is shaping to be the most highly anticipated West Coast Wax Up (WCWU) in its history. The third...
December 6, 2025
Localles head to the Surf Coast
LOCALLES are bringing fun to the summer and celebrating their newest single with a special show on the Surf Coast this December. The local four-piece...
December 5, 2025
Motor show lights up Geelong
THE Geelong Revival Motoring Festival has again revved through Geelong, giving the region a huge boost ahead of the festive season. The action-packed motoring event...
December 5, 2025
Riv on the Record – John Teague (local film-maker)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by local film-maker and all-round good guy John Teague. Spin it! Tell us how you...
December 4, 2025
Cats announce new guernsey numbers
GEELONG's newest AFL recruits have found out what numbers they will be wearing in 2026. Some of the most famous numbers in the Cats' history...
November 28, 2025
Riv on the Record:Mia Gross[Olympic athlete]
This week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Australian Olympic sprinter and former Torquay resident Mia Gross. Spin it! Tell us how...
November 28, 2025
Electronic duo to raid Barwon Heads
AUSTRALIAN electronic duo Bag Raiders are sailing back into Barwon Heads this summer and are sure to bring the good vibes. The pairing of Jack...
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