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 19, 2024
Excitement builds for 2025 Jim Wall Classic
THE world's first ironman event will return to Torquay next year with an intention of unearthing the next generation of iron athletes. The Jim Wall...
November 18, 2024
Price is right for Torquay rowing record-breaker
A NINETY-year-old Torquay resident has rowed right out the door at the Pan Pacific Games, breaking four world records in his age group. Phillip Price...
November 18, 2024
Prespakis shortlisted for AFLW 22Under22 squad
STAR Cats onballer Georgie Prespakis has been rewarded for her strong season in the hoops by being picked in the initial squad for this...
November 18, 2024
Huxtable secures runner-up in Philippines
JAN JUC surfer Xavier Huxtable has shot to second on the Australia/Oceania World Qualifying Series rankings after a huge result in the Philippines. Huxtable secured...
November 16, 2024
Stage 2A complete at Christian College Surf Coast campus
STUDENTS at Christian College's Surf Coast campus will have better facilities to learn and play in following the completion of the Stage 2A building...
November 16, 2024
Elite athletes inspire next generation on the Surf Coast
YOUNG local athletes had the privilege of learning from some of the best in their sport at a special coaching session last weekend. Surf Coast...
November 15, 2024
Surfboards ahoy: Swap and meet added to women’s surf festival
HEALTH and Hire Lorne's popular surfboard swap and meet aims to be bigger and better than ever. The fourth edition of the event will be...
November 15, 2024
Martin to don the hoops in 2025
GEELONG fans will see a new face in the hoops in 2025, with the AFL club securing utility Jack Martin as a delisted free...
November 15, 2024
Geelong shines blue for River’s Gift
THE Geelong community has shone blue and raised more than $63,000 for Australia's leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) research funding charity River's Gift. More...
November 15, 2024
Local surfers win at Victorian Micro Groms Cup
A LOCAL trio topped the podium in their divisions at the Victorian Micro Groms Cup surfing event over the weekend. Estella Carbonelli (Jan Juc), Teddy...
November 14, 2024
Repairs planned following storm damage to Torquay seawall
BEACHGOERS are being advised to steer clear of the storm-damaged Torquay Front Beach seawall during this weekend's hot weather. Closures and immediate safety measures...
November 14, 2024
Trio of Winchelsea projects near completion
THE completion of a trio of council-led projects in Winchelsea is sure to help enhance active and healthy living for local residents. Winchelsea's new pool,...
November 12, 2024
Community connects at Lorne event
LORNE P-12 College students have helped foster connection and collaboration among local residents by hosting a special first of its kind community event. More than...
November 11, 2024
Local talent to represent Victoria at Aussie Junior Titles
MORE than a dozen local surfers will represent the state at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong, New South Wales later this month. The...
November 11, 2024
New coach to help lead charge for a Big V title
THE Surf Coast Chargers will have a former state coach of the year leading its senior men's programs in 2025. Dan Riches will be at...
November 10, 2024
Geelong cricketers to represent their state
SEVEN Geelong cricketers have been selected to represent Victoria at the U/16 Female 2024-25 National Championships. Chloe Sewell, Sarah Burton, Grace Potter, Ally Croft, Eve...
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
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 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
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 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 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
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...
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