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 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...
November 9, 2024
Fashion fundraiser supports new Anglesea mural
MORE than 140 people helped to raise more than $4,000 for an interactive mural in Anglesea at an inaugural fashion fundraiser. A full house attended...
November 9, 2024
New surfing event to focus on fun
THE next generation of surfing stars will have the chance to surf against with their friends in a first of its kind surfing event...
November 9, 2024
Lorne school becomes 100th to join water saving program
LORNE P-12 College has become the 100th school in the Barwon region to join the Victorian Government's Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP). Grade four to...
November 8, 2024
Local clubs receive TAC road safety funding
LOCAL football and netball clubs have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety and prevent road trauma during the 2024 season. The Surf...
November 8, 2024
Premiership trio to play on in 2025
PREMIERSHIP winning Geelong Cats trio Patrick Dangerfield, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley are locked in to play in the hoops again in the 2025...
November 8, 2024
Cats’ AFLW season over after loss to Crows
THE AFLW season is over for the Geelong Cats, with their slim finals chances dashed with a four-point loss to the Adelaide Crows. A brave...
November 8, 2024
Spring market showcase shines at Lorne
THE return of the Lorne Market was a welcomed sight for locals and visitors alike over the long weekend. Thousands of people enjoyed exploring more...
November 8, 2024
Merger floated between support organisations
THE boards of two local community organisations have started a project to explore a potential merger. MEGT Australia and gforce employment + recruitment believe a...
November 7, 2024
Storm damage to Torquay seawall set to affect sporting events
TWO Torquay sporting events slated for this weekend will be altered due to significant storm damage to the Torquay Front Beach seawall. This morning (Thursday,...
November 7, 2024
Upgrades complete at Fisherman’s Beach car park
THE Fishermans Beach boat ramp car park in Torquay is now open and will provide more flexible parking arrangements for community members. The asphalt area...
November 6, 2024
United aim to get on winners’ list against Bendigo
GEELONG United will be hoping to record a victory on Sunday afternoon (November 10) in its Round 2 WNBL clash with the Bendigo Spirit. The...
November 6, 2024
Local surf store manager takes home national honour
A LOCAL surf industry veteran has taken home one of the highest individual honours at the 2024 Australian Surf Industry Association Awards. Strapper Surf Torquay...
November 6, 2024
Howling for a free day of fun at the chocolaterie
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is on the hunt for standout pooches to come be part of its inaugural Dog Lover's Day. The November 16...
November 6, 2024
Kenny set to move again for Movember
A PASSION to make positive and meaningful change is guiding a Torquay local into his second consecutive Movember campaign. Tom Kenny is moving 6km every...
November 4, 2024
Bringing peace through art: Art show to return for third edition
A POPULAR charity art show will return to the Surf Coast next month with the aim of raising $30,000 to support a special cause...
November 3, 2024
Super Saturday on the Coast locked in for Geelong
LOCAL racegoers can expect a huge summer of racing, with a popular event set to return to Geelong in January 2025. More than 7,000 people...
November 3, 2024
Mackie outlines Geelong’s plan for AFL draft
THE Geelong Cats have their sights firmly set on the AFL National Draft and have flagged the potential of moving around picks if necessary. As...
November 3, 2024
Strong coaching duo to return for Geelong United
GEELONG United Basketball will have the "visionary" pair of Brendon Matthews and Luke Beard back guiding its Big V Youth League Women's and Men's...
November 2, 2024
Night of laughs raises $2,000 for Anglesea FNC
A POPULAR returning comedy festival has helped raised more than $2,000 for the Anglesea Football Netball Club. The second annual Brooksy's Comedy Carnival stole the...
November 2, 2024
Potter ready to make her mark in WNBL
GEELONG United guard Gemma Potter is hoping for a good bill of health during the 2024-25 season as she looks to make her mark...
November 2, 2024
Surf Coast soccer stars win U/10 Shepparton Cup
THE world game is in good shape on the Surf Coast, with a team of young local superstars winning a prestigious state soccer competition. Surf...
November 1, 2024
Local surfers go big at Aussie SUP Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best stand-up paddleboarders have landed on the podium at the Australian SUP Titles on Phillip Island. Torquay's Emma Webb added...
November 1, 2024
AFLW Cats keep finals dream alive
THE Geelong Cats will need to use another one of its nine lives this weekend to land a spot in the AFLW finals. A win...
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