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 18, 2023
Pawesome day ahead at Warralily
HUNDREDS of furry friends and their humans are expected to be at Mirambeena Park in Armstrong Creek for the rescheduled Warralily Pet's Day Out...
November 18, 2023
Adventure Park to glow for Christmas light festival
ADVENTURE PARK is set to glow over the next month as Victoria's largest Christmas lighting event makes its way back to Bellarine for its...
November 17, 2023
Lifesaving patrols kick off
RED and yellow flags are up at local beaches across the Surf Coast and Bellarine, directing beachgoers on where to swim to stay safe...
November 17, 2023
GAWS hoping for pawesome Christmas appeal
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is encouraging the local community to get behind its annual Christmas Appeal. Launching on November 20, the appeal will aim...
November 16, 2023
Opening night jingles in Geelong
MORE than 18,000 people attended Geelong Waterfront to catch the lights and action of Christmas in Geelong's opening night. Last Saturday's event featured the lighting...
November 16, 2023
Community shines blue to support River’s Gift
THE Greater Geelong community has helped to raise over $38,000 for Australia's leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity Rivers Gift. The organisation's...
November 16, 2023
Kellett goes the distance to win first world title
TORQUAY mountain bike rider Kate Kellett has reached the pinnacle of her sporting career by becoming a world champion for the very first time. After...
November 16, 2023
DeeDee wins people’s choice award
TORQUAY College student DeeDee has been crowned the people's choice champion of the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar competition. The nine-year-old's mixed media piece...
November 16, 2023
Competitors conquer a new course for Impossible Race
WILD weather forced the ninth running of the Impossible Race Ocean Paddle on Saturday to be held on river at Barwon Heads for the...
November 14, 2023
Art and wine intertwine to return for third edition
THE Artist Series returns to Torquay Wine Store on November 23, showcasing the fine works of acrylic painter and street art expert Mike McLean. Best...
November 13, 2023
Surf Coast pauses to remember
THE Surf Coast community paused briefly on Saturday to remember those lost during conflict and war on Remembrance Day. At the 11th hour of the...
November 13, 2023
Lorne CFA empowering community to be prepared for fire season
THE Lorne Fire Brigade and CFA South West are inviting locals to discuss strategies for the upcoming fire season at a community workshop next...
November 13, 2023
Bones MMA duo ready to rock for professional debut
TWO up and coming fighters from Bones MMA are ready to make their mark on Australia's Muay Thai scene when they make their professional...
November 13, 2023
Kenny takes off mask for Movember campaign
A TORQUAY local has stripped back his "mask" for the first time in eight years to raise funds and awareness of mental health and...
November 12, 2023
McHappy Day fundraising kicks off in Geelong
THE Greater Geelong community is being encouraged to dig deep this month to help support seriously ill children and their families in the lead...
November 12, 2023
Leisure Networks elect new CEO
DISABILITY and support organisation Leisure Networks has appointed experienced healthcare senior leadership executive David Meade as their new chief executive officer. Mr Meade brings more...
November 10, 2023
Coaches to replace trains on Geelong Line
COACHES will replace all trains on the Geelong Line for part of the journey for the next fortnight due to works being conducted on...
November 10, 2023
Geelong make list management changes
THE Geelong Cats has finalised its list management changes in preparations for the coming National Draft and 2024 season. The AFL club has informed 2021...
November 10, 2023
Lorne chef wins big for humble bowls club
A LORNE chef has achieved her biggest feat to date, taking out the Chef of the Year award at the prestigious Good Food Guide...
November 10, 2023
Giving Tree Appeal to spread Christmas cheer
CHEER GEELONG is among a number of local businesses getting behind this year's Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Launching tomorrow, November 11, the annual Meli and...
November 9, 2023
Safety improvements coming for Cliff Street in Torquay
LOCAL traders and community members who use the Cliff Street car park are advised to seek alternative car parking while safety improvements are carried...
November 9, 2023
Local duo smash mental health fundraising goal
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo has helped to raise more than $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute during October's One Foot Forward campaign. Janina Lear and...
November 9, 2023
Community creativity celebrated at Warralily Market
THE Warralily Market dazzled over the weekend, with thousands of locals helping to celebrate community and creativity. Saturday's event at Mirambeena Park provided the community...
November 8, 2023
Operation Lockatoo underway in Lorne
OPERATION Lockatoo is now underway in Lorne in an effort to prevent cockatoos from foraging in local bins and spreading litter. Following successful trials, the...
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