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 21, 2024
Biggest Roo Run yet: fun run to hop into town
PARTICIPATION is expected to reach an all-time high next Friday (December 27) for the 11th annual Roo Run. Event leader Julian Spence said entries are...
December 20, 2024
St Albans youngster grabs state award
A ST ALBANS Football and Netball Club youngster has been rewarded for a huge grab he pulled down during the 2024 Geelong Football League...
December 19, 2024
Fixture locked in for 2025 BFNL season
THE 2025 Bellarine Football Netball League fixture for 2025 has been locked in by AFL Barwon. The local sporting body released the schedule for the...
December 19, 2024
Martin to don 19 in first season at Cats
THE legacy of the number 19 will be carried forward at the Geelong Cats by new recruit Jack Martin. Martin was presented with his new...
December 19, 2024
Geelong spinner Stow signed by Renegades
GEELONG Cricket Club's Callum Stow has been added to the Melbourne Renegades squad for Big Bash League season 14. The 22-year-old left-arm spin bowler has...
December 18, 2024
Women’s surf festival inspires all
MORE than 200 people came together to celebrate women in surfing at an inaugural event held in Lorne at the weekend. The Great Ocean Road...
December 18, 2024
Anticipation swelling for Women’s Surf Festival
ANTICIPATION is building among the surf community ahead of today's (December 7) inaugural Great Ocean Road Women's Surf Festival in Lorne. The two-day all-inclusive event...
December 18, 2024
Jan Juc architect secures national accolade
A JAN Juc architect and surfer has had his creative prowess recognised by securing national honours at the Australian Design Review Interior Design Excellence...
December 18, 2024
Foundation set $250k goal for Christmas appeal
THE Barwon Health Foundation is hopeful the Greater Geelong can dig deep and help them raise $250,000 during their Wish Upon A Star Christmas...
December 17, 2024
Jan Juc patrol shines a light on mental health
MEMBERS of the Jan Juc SLSC shone a light on mental health and wellbeing at the club's annual Blue Patrol last weekend. The men's mental...
December 17, 2024
Loch Ard Gorge to remain closed for summer
POPULAR tourist attraction Loch Ard Gorge will remain closed this summer as land managers continue to evaluate options for the site. A recent independent geotechnical...
December 16, 2024
Jewson takes out top service award for Kids+
A JAN Juc Surf Lifesaving Club member has won a Geelong-based allied health charity's top individual honour. Stephen Jewson was recently awarded the 2024 Donna...
December 15, 2024
Local partnership helps those facing food insecurity
TWO local organisations have teamed up to help the one in three Greater Geelong residents struggling with food insecurity. Geelong Regional Libraries teamed up with...
December 14, 2024
Campbell honoured at Surfing Australia Awards
A TORQUAY surfer has been lauded for enhancing First Nations sporting opportunities in Australia and rewarded with national honours. Jordie Campbell took home the Indigenous...
December 13, 2024
United look to turn up the heat against Flames
GEELONG United will be looking to put their past hiccup against the Sydney Flames behind them tomorrow (December 14) when they face off inside...
December 13, 2024
Cats claw in draft picks
THE Geelong Cats have secured picks 16 and 37 in the AFLW draft following a mega six-team trade and the departure of midfielder Darcy...
December 13, 2024
Cats record big profit in 2023/24 financial year
THE Geelong Cats have recorded a statutory net profit of $6.6 million for the 2023/24 financial year. The club's operating results before interest, amortisation, depreciation...
December 11, 2024
Folkie festival grows lineup for 2025
MORE than 15 extra artists will grace the stage at the 48th annual Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2025. From March 7 to March 10,...
December 11, 2024
Beach nourishment works to get under way
BEACH nourishment works are under way to strengthen resilience to coastal erosion on the Surf Coast. The essential works will replenish sand and protect the...
December 10, 2024
Anglesea SLSC power up with vital upgrades
CRITICAL power upgrades have been made at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club to ensure it remains equipped to serve the community effectively and...
December 9, 2024
Santa gets sandy on the Bellarine
SANTA has left the North Pole behind and is fully embracing his time in between the palm trees and surfboards on the Bellarine. The big...
December 7, 2024
Lifesavers to head to Ocean Grove for state competition
MORE than 750 athletes will vie for state honours this weekend at two surf lifesaving carnivals at Ocean Grove. The first event of the LSV...
December 7, 2024
United target another win over Lightning
GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena. United was 72-66 victors...
December 7, 2024
Local surfers represent state with pride at Aussie Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best juniors have done their community proud at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles. More than a dozen local surfers...
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