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.
November 23, 2024
Cats confirm initial AFLW list changes
The Geelong Cats have confirmed its initial AFLW list changes to its 2025 playing squad, headlined by the departure of Irish defender Anna-Rose Kennedy. The...
November 23, 2024
Local lifesavers excel at first Summer Sport event
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best lifesavers have topped the podium at the first carnival of the Life Saving Victoria Summer Sport series. Athletes from...
November 22, 2024
Cats to open 2025 against reigning premiers
THE Geelong Cats will open the 2025 AFL season in a Preliminary Final rematch against the Brisbane Lions. Geelong will take on the reigning premiers at...
November 21, 2024
Police to be out in force during Schoolies
LOCAL police will have a strong visible presence during Schoolies, regardless of participant numbers dropping on the Surf Coast by 40 per cent since...
November 21, 2024
Dog’s day out at Chocolaterie
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie turned into pooch paradise last weekend for the inaugural Dog Lover's Day. The event invited locals to celebrate their four-legged...
November 20, 2024
Surf Coast Trek to celebrate 10 years
THE Surf Coast Trek will be returning for its 10th edition in 2025 and all eyes are on making it the most successful yet. The...
November 20, 2024
Authority to encourage beach mobility equipment use
COMMUNITY members and visitors of all abilities can try out a range of beach mobility equipment at a series of events this spring and...
November 20, 2024
Entries open for Danger Ocean Swim Series
ENTRIES are now open for one of the Australia's top swim events, the Danger Ocean Swim Series on the Surf Coast. The event will return...
November 19, 2024
Excitement builds for 2025 Jim Wall Classic
THE world's first ironman event will return to Torquay next year with an intention of unearthing the next generation of iron athletes. The Jim Wall...
November 18, 2024
Huxtable secures runner-up in Philippines
JAN JUC surfer Xavier Huxtable has shot to second on the Australia/Oceania World Qualifying Series rankings after a huge result in the Philippines. Huxtable secured...
November 18, 2024
Prespakis shortlisted for AFLW 22Under22 squad
STAR Cats onballer Georgie Prespakis has been rewarded for her strong season in the hoops by being picked in the initial squad for this...
November 18, 2024
Price is right for Torquay rowing record-breaker
A NINETY-year-old Torquay resident has rowed right out the door at the Pan Pacific Games, breaking four world records in his age group. Phillip Price...
November 16, 2024
Stage 2A complete at Christian College Surf Coast campus
STUDENTS at Christian College's Surf Coast campus will have better facilities to learn and play in following the completion of the Stage 2A building...
November 16, 2024
Elite athletes inspire next generation on the Surf Coast
YOUNG local athletes had the privilege of learning from some of the best in their sport at a special coaching session last weekend. Surf Coast...
November 15, 2024
Martin to don the hoops in 2025
GEELONG fans will see a new face in the hoops in 2025, with the AFL club securing utility Jack Martin as a delisted free...
November 15, 2024
Surfboards ahoy: Swap and meet added to women’s surf festival
HEALTH and Hire Lorne's popular surfboard swap and meet aims to be bigger and better than ever. The fourth edition of the event will be...
November 15, 2024
Geelong shines blue for River’s Gift
THE Geelong community has shone blue and raised more than $63,000 for Australia's leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) research funding charity River's Gift. More...
November 15, 2024
Local surfers win at Victorian Micro Groms Cup
A LOCAL trio topped the podium in their divisions at the Victorian Micro Groms Cup surfing event over the weekend. Estella Carbonelli (Jan Juc), Teddy...
November 14, 2024
Repairs planned following storm damage to Torquay seawall
BEACHGOERS are being advised to steer clear of the storm-damaged Torquay Front Beach seawall during this weekend's hot weather. Closures and immediate safety measures...
November 14, 2024
Trio of Winchelsea projects near completion
THE completion of a trio of council-led projects in Winchelsea is sure to help enhance active and healthy living for local residents. Winchelsea's new pool,...
November 12, 2024
Community connects at Lorne event
LORNE P-12 College students have helped foster connection and collaboration among local residents by hosting a special first of its kind community event. More than...
November 11, 2024
New coach to help lead charge for a Big V title
THE Surf Coast Chargers will have a former state coach of the year leading its senior men's programs in 2025. Dan Riches will be at...
November 11, 2024
Local talent to represent Victoria at Aussie Junior Titles
MORE than a dozen local surfers will represent the state at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong, New South Wales later this month. The...
November 10, 2024
Project 1,200 under way to boost Geelong hockey
THE Geelong Hockey Association is aiming to attract another 500 players to the sport to boost its ranks in the coming years. The association launched...
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