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 1, 2023
Grovedale Hotel secure the gold at national awards
The team at The Grovedale Hotel are charging their glasses after winning the Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) title at the 2023 Australian...
December 1, 2023
Christmas festivities on the way to Bunnings Torquay
BUNNINGS Torquay is anticipating more than 300 local families to turn out for an annual Christmas Night Market next week. The December 7 event will...
December 1, 2023
Fireworks to return to Lorne after three year hiatus
THE popular Lorne fireworks will be back in town at New Years Eve, providing a huge boost for the local community as they bring...
December 1, 2023
Entries open for 2024 Danger Ocean Swim Series
ENTRIES are open for one of Australia's largest open water events, the Danger Ocean Swim Series on the Surf Coast. The Danger Ocean Swim Series...
November 30, 2023
QMF dazzles in the Borough
MORE than 9,000 people danced away and enjoyed four days of non-stop entertainment at Queenscliff Music Festival. Last week's event featured more than 100 musicians...
November 30, 2023
Gentlemen of Geelong rally together for men’s health
MORE than 200 men turned out to talk, laugh, eat, and raise more than $100,000 for men's health at the annual Gentlemen of Geelong...
November 30, 2023
Cam conquers Lorne with Love
STRENGTH and perseverance guided Lorne resident Cameron Nugent across his 150 kilometre run, raising over $200,000 for cancer research institution Love Your Sister in...
November 30, 2023
Pawsitively Perfect: Pets shine at Warralily
RAIN certainly didn't dampen the spirits of more than 1,000 locals who turned out with their pets to the picturesque Mirambeena Park for Warralily's...
November 28, 2023
Ocean Road Landscaping win series of industry awards
AN ANGLESEA based landscaping business has secured its biggest ever haul at the Victorian Landscape Industry Awards, winning two gold medals, three silvers and...
November 26, 2023
Local projects secure gold at sustainability awards
THREE local environmental projects have been lauded for their contributions towards a more sustainable and resilient society at the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria...
November 26, 2023
Priscilla lands local theatre company “CentreStage”
A LOCAL theatre company has been lauded for its excellence and is up for seven titles at the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. For...
November 25, 2023
Babe Rainbow ready to boogie in Torquay
Australian psychedelic surf rock royalty, Babe Rainbow will be riding the waves into Torquay tomorrow (November 26) for a special twilight gig. Formed in 2015...
November 25, 2023
One Agency crown 2024 calendar winners
THE 13 winning photographers to feature in the fifth annual One Agency Surf Coast calendar photo competition have been crowned. One Agency and esteemed surf...
November 24, 2023
Bones fighters kick goals on professional debut
BONES MMA returned with a strong win, a controversial draw and a narrow loss from the Roots 24: Welcome to Jamrock professional Muay Thai...
November 24, 2023
Torquay Boardriders celebrate a big year
TORQUAY Boardriders Club celebrated a year of local, national and international surfing success at its annual presentation celebration on Sunday. More than 100 members of...
November 24, 2023
The Sands turns pink for breast cancer
MORE THAN 100 local women dressed in pink and teed off to raise over $14,000 for breast cancer research and program fundraising at The...
November 23, 2023
St Pauls to celebrate community generosity at Christmas Festival
THE St Paul's Anglican Church Christmas Tree Festival will return for its second edition this December to highlight some of Geelong's favourite not for...
November 23, 2023
Coker helps to spearhead new Parliamentary Friends of Surfing Group
MORE than 50 of Australia's top politicians joined world tour surfing competitors, Paralympians and industry experts to launch Australia's first Parliamentary Friends of Surfing...
November 22, 2023
Regional rail investment delivering cheaper travel
LOCAL passengers have now taken up to four million cheaper and easier train trips since March thanks to the Regional Rail Investment from the...
November 22, 2023
Queenscliff signs Kyle Hartigan for 2024
QUEENSCLIFF's goal of returning to the Bellarine Football League (BFL) finals has received a huge boost with former AFL backman Kyle Hartigan signing on...
November 22, 2023
Advent initiative supports locals in need
GEELONG locals are encouraged to support people experiencing food insecurity this festive season by filling a special gift box during advent. Families, individuals, schools and...
November 21, 2023
To Lorne with love
FRESH off building he and his late wife's "dream house", a Lorne local is now preparing to run more than 150km in her honour...
November 20, 2023
Modewarre to shine bright up with scoreboard upgrades
A NEW electronic (LED) scoreboard is on the way to Mount Moriac Reserve enhancing both player and spectator experience. The $80,000 scoreboard upgrades will benefit...
November 19, 2023
Hometown hero fired up for 2024 Championship Tour
JAN JUC surfer India Robinson has her sights firmly set on the World Surf League's (WSL) final five in 2024 when she makes her...
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