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.
December 18, 2024
Anticipation swelling for Women’s Surf Festival
ANTICIPATION is building among the surf community ahead of today's (December 7) inaugural Great Ocean Road Women's Surf Festival in Lorne. The two-day all-inclusive event...
December 18, 2024
Foundation set $250k goal for Christmas appeal
THE Barwon Health Foundation is hopeful the Greater Geelong can dig deep and help them raise $250,000 during their Wish Upon A Star Christmas...
December 17, 2024
Loch Ard Gorge to remain closed for summer
POPULAR tourist attraction Loch Ard Gorge will remain closed this summer as land managers continue to evaluate options for the site. A recent independent geotechnical...
December 17, 2024
Jan Juc patrol shines a light on mental health
MEMBERS of the Jan Juc SLSC shone a light on mental health and wellbeing at the club's annual Blue Patrol last weekend. The men's mental...
December 16, 2024
Jewson takes out top service award for Kids+
A JAN Juc Surf Lifesaving Club member has won a Geelong-based allied health charity's top individual honour. Stephen Jewson was recently awarded the 2024 Donna...
December 15, 2024
Local partnership helps those facing food insecurity
TWO local organisations have teamed up to help the one in three Greater Geelong residents struggling with food insecurity. Geelong Regional Libraries teamed up with...
December 14, 2024
Campbell honoured at Surfing Australia Awards
A TORQUAY surfer has been lauded for enhancing First Nations sporting opportunities in Australia and rewarded with national honours. Jordie Campbell took home the Indigenous...
December 13, 2024
Cats record big profit in 2023/24 financial year
THE Geelong Cats have recorded a statutory net profit of $6.6 million for the 2023/24 financial year. The club's operating results before interest, amortisation, depreciation...
December 13, 2024
Cats claw in draft picks
THE Geelong Cats have secured picks 16 and 37 in the AFLW draft following a mega six-team trade and the departure of midfielder Darcy...
December 13, 2024
United look to turn up the heat against Flames
GEELONG United will be looking to put their past hiccup against the Sydney Flames behind them tomorrow (December 14) when they face off inside...
December 11, 2024
Beach nourishment works to get under way
BEACH nourishment works are under way to strengthen resilience to coastal erosion on the Surf Coast. The essential works will replenish sand and protect the...
December 11, 2024
Folkie festival grows lineup for 2025
MORE than 15 extra artists will grace the stage at the 48th annual Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2025. From March 7 to March 10,...
December 10, 2024
Anglesea SLSC power up with vital upgrades
CRITICAL power upgrades have been made at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club to ensure it remains equipped to serve the community effectively and...
December 9, 2024
Santa gets sandy on the Bellarine
SANTA has left the North Pole behind and is fully embracing his time in between the palm trees and surfboards on the Bellarine. The big...
December 7, 2024
Torquay surfer headlines finalists for national awards
A TORQUAY local is among some of the biggest names in surfing to be revealed as finalists for the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards. Surfing Victoria's...
December 7, 2024
AFLW Cats sign former Australian volleyballer
THE Geelong Cats has bolstered their AFLW ruck stocks after securing the signature of former Australian volleyballer Caitie Tipping. The 24-year-old has signed for three...
December 7, 2024
Local surfers represent state with pride at Aussie Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best juniors have done their community proud at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles. More than a dozen local surfers...
December 7, 2024
United target another win over Lightning
GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena. United was 72-66 victors...
December 7, 2024
Lifesavers to head to Ocean Grove for state competition
MORE than 750 athletes will vie for state honours this weekend at two surf lifesaving carnivals at Ocean Grove. The first event of the LSV...
December 6, 2024
Local postie gears up to help Santa
MR MCFARLANE, a retired local postman, is collecting letters next week at Anglesea Primary School before heading north to drop them at Santa's workshop. He...
December 6, 2024
Support local creatives at regional libraries
COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate the talents of local artisans and discover unique Christmas gifts at tomorrow's (December 7) Geelong Regional Libraries Arts...
December 5, 2024
Community support to help launch Lorne NYE fireworks
A COMMUNITY crowdfunding campaign has been launched to bring the New Years Eve fireworks back to Lorne to help ring in 2025. The Committee for...
December 3, 2024
AED to be a lifesaver in Aireys Inlet
BEACHGOERS near Aireys Inlet will have top safety equipment by their side this summer to help in times of emergency. A new automated external defibrillator...
December 3, 2024
Call Santa from Telstra payphones
CHILDREN are invited to make their wishes come true by speaking to Santa Claus on Telstra payphones all over the region. Until Christmas Eve, children...
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