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.
May 25, 2025
Suns receive 2026 points allocation, cap space
THE Surf Coast Suns have been allocated 60 player points and $110,000 in its salary cap for its inaugural senior football season in the...
May 24, 2025
Hank to leave United for Europe
AFTER one season with Geelong United's WNBL team, Hannah Hank will make the move to Poland for their upcoming 25/26 season. Hank has exercised the...
May 23, 2025
Sawyers Arms takes the cake at AHA Awards
NEWTOWN'S Sawyers Arms Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
May 23, 2025
Surfers to battle on the Surf Coast
MORE than 50 of the state's best surf athletes will take to the water this weekend in a double-header of surfing events on the...
May 23, 2025
Coutas building momentum
QUEENSCLIFF is feeling full of confidence after pulling off a big upset in the Bellarine Football League seniors just before the league bye. The Coutas...
May 22, 2025
Torquay Cup to giddy up for All Aboard
The 2025 Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup will be held tomorrow (Friday, May 23) and again support the work of All Aboard disABILTY Support...
May 22, 2025
Considine and Conroy earn Bells Beach Longboard Classic spots
BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over...
May 21, 2025
Shape the future of the Apollo Bay Harbour
THE community is being invited to have their say on the future of the Apollo Bay Harbour, with public feedback now being sought on...
May 20, 2025
Sawyers Arms wins top industry gongs
NEWTOWN’S Sawyers Arm Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
May 20, 2025
Give a little stoke to Ocean Mind
LOCAL therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is launching a new fundraising campaign with aspirations of attracting more donors to support their vital services. The organisation's...
May 20, 2025
Sun rises on new umpiring hub
A NEW satellite training venue has been launched for local football umpires at the Surf Coast Suns Football Netball Club. The initiative will aim to...
May 19, 2025
Project considers Mounts Bay ramp replacement
COMMUNITY feedback will be used to help shape access to and from the coast in Mounts Bay into the future. The Great Ocean Road Coast...
May 19, 2025
Wear orange on Wednesday for the SES
LOCAL SES volunteers will be recognised for their monumental emergency services efforts on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW). The National Day of Thanks will take place...
May 17, 2025
Cats hope to put out the Power
GEELONG will be hoping to respond strongly to last weekend's nail-biting loss against the Giants when it meets Port Adelaide this afternoon (Saturday, May...
May 17, 2025
Dental property sells for $3.01 million
A purpose-built dental facility has been sold at 80 Geelong Road in Torquay for $3,010,000. The home of Surfside Dental Torquay was offered for sale...
May 16, 2025
Geelong Youth Survey consultation extended
THE community consultation period has been extended for the Geelong Youth Survey, allowing more young people to express what they value and the challenges...
May 16, 2025
Local juniors surfers excel at Phillip Island
FOUR local surfers have taken out their respective age group state championships at Round 3 of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Jarvis...
May 16, 2025
Point Impossible to host longboard titles
MORE than 30 of the Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers will represent the region at the Victorian Longboard Titles this weekend. The event at...
May 15, 2025
Sea of pink turns out for Mother’s Day Classic
MORE than 2,300 people wore pink for a purpose last weekend and participated in the Geelong edition of the Mother's Day Classic. Held at Eastern...
May 15, 2025
Hundreds shift gears on the Surf Coast
MORE than 250 racers put the pedal to the metal over the weekend in the annual Shifty Fifty biking extravaganza. The event in Anglesea saw...
May 15, 2025
Labor pass Emergency Services levy despite local opposition
The state Labor Government has passed its controversial Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) levy, despite opposition from local councils, including across the Geelong region. In...
May 15, 2025
Black becomes inaugural Sun
THE Surf Coast Suns has locked away a former AFL player as its first senior football recruit for the 2026 season. Former North Melbourne and...
May 14, 2025
50 years of hits in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN rock royalty will grace Costa Hall later this month. The legendary Ross Wilson and his all-star band The Peaceniks are hitting the road and...
May 13, 2025
Rip Curl Pro brings plenty of benefits
THE Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach has gone down as a major success, delivering both economic and social vitality to the region. Between 35,000 and...
