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.
July 20, 2025
More walking netballers wanted
THE Surf Coast Netball Association is hopeful of attracting additional players to help keep its walking netball competition alive. The organisation is aiming to kick...
July 20, 2025
Enter the mind of Arj Barker
ARJ BARKER will be taking audiences straight into his comic mind in Geelong next month. The American comedian will be bringing his newest tour The...
July 20, 2025
Groms prepare for Phillip Island
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top surfers will head to Phillip Island later this year for the 10,000-point marquee Rip Curl GromSearch event. The surfing...
July 18, 2025
Sinkhole discovery closes Anglesea trail
A WALKING trail from Point Roadknight to Guvvo’s beach in Anglesea was closed yesterday (Thursday, July 17) following the discovery of a deep sinkhole. The...
July 17, 2025
Foundation empower new project
NEW business initiative Neighbourhood Economics is one of the 23 local organisations to benefit from the latest round of Give Where You Live Foundation...
July 16, 2025
Works to begin on Lorne Sea Baths
WORKS to revitalise the Lorne Sea Baths Precinct are scheduled to start shortly, further enhancing the foreshore experience for locals and visitors alike. The upgrades,...
July 16, 2025
Authority acquires new parcels of land
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has taken over management of several high-profile coastal sites, including parts of the Great Otway National...
July 14, 2025
Hoops for all on the Surf Coast
A NEW basketball facility has thrown its doors open and is ready to offer a unique sporting experience for all. Surf Coast Hoops on Boneyards...
July 14, 2025
Geelong to give the gift of independence
GEELONG locals are being called upon to get behind the Petbarn Foundation's 12th annual Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal. The national initiative aims to raise vital...
July 13, 2025
Clayton-Goodie makes international squad
A GEELONG cyclist has achieved her biggest competitive feat to date, earning selection in the Australian squad for the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Road World...
July 13, 2025
Russell powers towards world championships
A GEELONG Canoe Club champion is looking to make a splash is his international competition debut later this month. 17-year-old Thomas Russell has been selected...
July 13, 2025
Invention to stay warmer in the water
A TORQUAY inventor is hoping to reignite his legacy in the surf fraternity with a rebranded product. More than two decades ago, Chris Lyons invented...
July 12, 2025
Trails light up for Anglesea series event
MORE than 1,000 runners took to the trails of the Great Ocean Road over the weekend as part of Victoria's premier Trail Running Series. The Anglesea...
July 11, 2025
Fire under control at Cunningham Pier
FIRE Rescue Victoria has responded to stop a fire at Cunningham Pier in Geelong earlier this morning (Friday, July 11). Emergency services were called to...
July 11, 2025
Surf event delivers classic fundraising boost
MORE than $9,000 has been raised for a local family in need at the Surf Coast Longboarders Winter Classic surf event and auction night. Last...
July 10, 2025
Geelong dominate emerging player squads
THE Geelong Cricket Club is celebrating the selection of 30 of its talented junior players into the 2025/2026 Cricket Victoria Emerging Player Programs. The Emerging...
July 9, 2025
Torquay duo complete marathon trek for charity
A TORQUAY mother and daughter duo has completed a 1,400km trek along Australia's east coast in memory of their beloved father and husband Philip...
July 8, 2025
Search continues for missing Torquay man
LOCAL police are appealing for public assistance to help find a missing Torquay local. 58-year-old man Harvey was last seen on Koomeela Rise in Torquay...
July 8, 2025
Grants to create a fairer Geelong community
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is distributing more than $495,000 in grant funding to 23 local organisations working to create a fairer local...
July 7, 2025
Anglesea Community Bank celebrates 20 years in town
TWENTY years have passed since the Anglesea Community Bank opened its doors, a milestone that reflects the town's enduring belief in the power of...
July 7, 2025
Expanded drought support available for local farmers
FARMERS across the Geelong regopn are facing increasing pressure as dry conditions continue to bite. In response, the Victorian government has announced a $67.2 million...
July 7, 2025
World-first product safety standards to save babies’ lives
AUSTRALIA has launched world-first product safety standard aimed at helping parents reduce infant mortality rates due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) and...
July 6, 2025
Bones go big
A PAIR of Torquay locals have brought home the gold from the WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival in Verona, Italy. Bones MMA co-owner Lani...
July 5, 2025
Zayli’s game delivers fundraising boost
THE broader Surf Coast community banded together on the weekend for Zayli's Game, raising over $4,400 for the Torquay youngster and her family. The Surfcoast...
