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.
September 9, 2025
Dynamic duo to team up on Geelong City Market
CELEBRITY chef Simon Toohey and events specialist Kieran Blood aim to bring central Geelong to life as the new operators of the Geelong City...
September 9, 2025
Styling with C.W Stoneking
One of Australia's most mysterious bluesmen C.W. Stoneking is set to bring his unmistakable sound to Barwon Heads this month. The Australian singer-songwriter will be...
September 9, 2025
Surfers for Palestine to host screening in Torquay
SURFERS for Palestine will host a special film screening in Torquay to help raise awareness of the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian surfing community. Gaza...
September 8, 2025
Powerfully energetic
AUSTRALIA'S favourite Welsh comedian Lloyd Langford is sure to have the room in stitches when he rounds out his latest tour in Geelong tomorrow...
September 8, 2025
Rip Curl crew making waves
TORQUAY Rip Curl staff have started this month with a team surf to officially launch the 2025 SurfAid Make A Wave campaign. More than 30...
September 7, 2025
Venom sign WNBA talent Alissa Pili
GEELONG Venom has signed a former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) top 10 draft pick ahead of the coming Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The...
September 7, 2025
Motor show to return to Torquay in 2026
THE Torquay Rotary Motor Show has been locked in for 2026 and all eyes are set on making it the biggest and best one...
September 6, 2025
Farewell UgliSista
AFTER nine years on the Surf Coast, boutique clothing retailer UgliSista is shutting its doors. Owner Jacinta Matlock confirmed via social media last week it...
September 5, 2025
Hotting it up with pro stuntman Matt Mingay
HOT Wheels is on its way to The Royal Geelong Show and excitement is peaking for what is sure to be an entertaining display...
September 4, 2025
Torquay community rallies for Jarrod
THE Sands Torquay has hit another hole in one with its whopping fundraising efforts at its annual #DoingItForJarrod day. More than 90 people wore a...
September 4, 2025
Local firefighters to make history at stair climb
FRESHWATER Creek CFA will be represented for the first time ever at Saturday's (September 6) Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. Two members of the small but...
September 3, 2025
Geelong cyclists to go for gold
TWO of Geelong's top cyclists are ready to make their moment in the green and gold count, following their selection to the ARA Australian...
September 2, 2025
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
NATHAN RIVALLAND WITH AAP THE team at Rip Curl in Torquay are popping the champagne following their golden girl Molly Picklum becoming Australia's newest world...
September 2, 2025
Q Train steams ahead with award win
BELLARINE hospitality gem The Q Train are the toast of the town following their win at last night’s (Monday, September 1) Restaurant and Catering...
September 2, 2025
Sun shines on new era for netball
THE Surf Coast Suns has locked in superstar local playing coach Casey Carroll and her partner Brendan White as its inaugural senior netball coaches...
September 2, 2025
Spring is in the air at Warralily Market
A VIBRANT celebration of spring, community and local talent is on its way to Warralily next weekend. The much-loved Warralily Market, hosted by Picadilly Market,...
September 2, 2025
Farris returns to WSL
A JAN JUC local and former Rip Curl chief executive officer has been appointed to a top role with a global sporting giant. Brooke Farris...
September 1, 2025
Torquay rippers making waves
TORQUAY'S Rip Curl staff are ready to ride waves this September for the SurfAid Make A Wave challenge. Surfers will be getting in the water...
September 1, 2025
Geelong to host last Victorian show of Night Night
A MYSTERIOUS theatrical adventure will be sweeping through Geelong Arts Centre over the next two nights (Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30). Night Night...
August 31, 2025
Coreplus to bring School of Movement to Torquay
THE team behind Torquay wellness studio CorePlus are excited to be bringing a world-class education movement down to the region for the first time. CorePlus'...
August 31, 2025
Local netballers earn state selection
SEVEN of Geelong's best up and coming netballers have been selected in Netball Victoria's high-performance Elevate program. Indiah Madden, Indi O'Connor, Abhi Sanjeev and Lily...
August 31, 2025
Superstars galoreat Beyond the Valley
AUSTRALIA'S largest multi-day music festival Beyond the Valley has locked in a star-studded lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration. The four-day spectacular will return to...
August 30, 2025
New bus subsidy rolls in September
ELIGIBLE Surf Coast community groups and organisations will be able to apply for subsidised commercial bus hire fees from next week. The Surf Coast Shire...
August 29, 2025
Geelong’s rising stars shine
GEELONG'S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. More than 260 people gathered last...
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