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.
August 24, 2025
Cats break membership record
THE Geelong Cats have hit an all-time membership high, eclipsing 91,000 members for the first time in the AFL club's history. After surpassing 90,000 members...
August 24, 2025
Ten laps around the sun
MORE than 100 people charged their glasses at the weekend to celebrate 10 years of the Surf Coast Suns. The local sporting club notched up...
August 24, 2025
Rotunno signs with Geelong Venom
GEELONG Venom has signed a dynamic new guard ahead of its second season in the Women's National Basketball League. Former Melbourne Boomers development player Lilly...
August 23, 2025
Big milestone up for Rock2Ramp
THE Rock2Ramp celebrates 30 years later this year, and organisers have their sights set on making it the biggest in the event's history. Entries are...
August 22, 2025
RACV Torquay Resort earn third successive state gong
THE RACV Torquay Resort is again the toast of the town after claiming statewide honours for a third consecutive year. The local accommodation and hospitality...
August 21, 2025
Ellie Harrison joins Irukandjis for El Salvador ISA Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison will proudly wear the green and gold at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador next month. The 20-year-old...
August 21, 2025
Catwalk4Cancer delivers stylish boost to cancer care
ONE of Geelong’s most fashionable fundraisers has again delivered a huge boost to cancer services within the region. Barwon Health Foundation’s Catwalk4Cancer event was attended...
August 21, 2025
Torquay commemorates Vietnam War with touching RSL service
MORE than 30 people gathered in Torquay on Monday this week to commemorate Australian service during the Vietnam War. The Torquay RSL hosted the...
August 20, 2025
No big incinerator in Lara
THE Lara community is rejoicing following a decision to not proceed with a waste-to-energy incineration facility in Lara. Today (Wednesday August 20), Recycling Victoria announced...
August 19, 2025
Multicultural alliance heads to Canberra
THE Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria (RMA Vic) has made a big impression in Canberra, raising significant awareness of issues facing regional Victoria around...
August 19, 2025
Local lifesavers achieve excellence
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best lifesavers have cleaned up at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, amassing more than ten statewide...
August 7, 2025
Surf Coast, Bellarine surfers soar at 2025 Longboard Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers have surfed to success at the 2025 Australian Longboard Titles, which wrapped up last month. John...
August 5, 2025
Plan to foster responsible pet ownership
SURF Coast residents are being invited to take the lead and contribute to the next Domestic Animal Management Plan. The plan will outline how Council...
August 1, 2025
Suns to celebrate a decade in the game
THE Surf Coast Suns Football and Netball Club is bringing the community together this month to celebrate its 10th year of fostering sport in...
July 30, 2025
Ward wins in marathon swim
A HIGHTON swimmer has taken top honours in her first international event. Rachel Ward was the first female over the line in the 36km solo...
July 30, 2025
Surfers to make waves in September
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine surfing community are being encouraged to get behind the return of Surf Aid's Make A Wave campaign. The fifth annual...
July 28, 2025
Fashionable fundraiser to return to Geelong
TICKETS are now on sale for one of Geelong's most anticipated fashion fundraising events. The Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer is set to illuminate the Geelong Arts...
July 27, 2025
Brown joins Cats’ coaching ranks
THE Geelong Cats AFLW coaching ranks have received a huge boost, with former AFL player Nathan Brown joining the club. The 183-gamer for Collingwood and...
July 27, 2025
Fair to bring comics and toys galore
THOUSANDS of comic lovers and toy collectors will turn out today (Sunday, July 27) for the fourth edition of the Geelong Comic and Toy...
July 27, 2025
Swing a new deal at Lorne café
EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for hospitality vendors looking to make their mark on one of Australia's most famous coastal locations. The Great Ocean...
July 26, 2025
Folk festival drops first lineup
THE first wave of artists has been locked in to strut their stuff at next year's Port Fairy Folk Festival. The much-loved music extravaganza will...
July 25, 2025
Hot choc festival warms up
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery (GORCI) will warm hearts next month with the return of its indulgent Hot Chocolate Festival. Visitors will...
July 24, 2025
Geelong cricketer peaks with top first-class score
GEELONG local Ollie Peake has hit runs all over the park for his country against Sri Lanka A . The 18-year-old notched his highest score...
July 23, 2025
New Lion to lead the pack
THE Torquay Lions Club has bid another successful year farewell and has welcomed new president Ross Yapp to the top role. Mr Yapp was sworn...
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