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.
October 27, 2024
Shine Blue for SIDS
AUSTRALIA's leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) charity River's Gift is encouraging schools, business and the community to "Shine Blue" on November 7. The River's...
October 27, 2024
National grant to broaden scope of Victorian Indigenous Surfing Program
SURFING Victoria will broaden the scope of its Victorian Indigenous Surfing Programs thanks to funding support from the Australian Sports Commission. The Australian Sports Commission...
October 26, 2024
Students showcased in National Water Week competition
THE creative talents of local primary school students have been showcased as part of a special National Water Week initiative from Barwon Water. More than...
October 26, 2024
Geelong bartenders to compete in national cocktail competition
TWO of Geelong's best bartenders are ready to mix up a storm at the prestigious 'Enter the Dragon 3' Australian cocktail competition this weekend. Gorge...
October 25, 2024
The Shaka Project to share life-saving insights
THE Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club is bringing mental health and wellbeing to the forefront at the first Life Saving Victoria (LSV) senior...
October 25, 2024
World surfing champion shares inspiring tales in Torquay
MORE than 70 people packed into a Torquay surf shop last week to listen to the inspiring tale of 1993 surfing world champion Pauline...
October 25, 2024
Top Geelong drops toasted
HUNDREDS of local wine-lovers charged their glasses and enjoyed the festivities at the 21st annual Toast to the Coast event last weekend. The cultural extravaganza...
October 25, 2024
Sullivans’ big day out: Torquay cricket trio enjoy day out with bat and ball
Nigel, Jack and Pat Sullivan enjoyed a day out on the pitch last weekend for Torquay Cricket Club, with the trio playing key roles...
October 25, 2024
Droomer secures runner-up at Peel Pro Junior
JAN JUC surfer Willis Droomer has ripped his way to a runner-up finish at the Peel Pro Junior in Mandurah, Western Australia. The former ISA...
October 25, 2024
Geelong grab Smith from Bulldogs
THE Geelong Cats finally got their man, with Western Bulldogs young gun Bailey Smith to don the hoops in 2025 and beyond. A deal was...
October 22, 2024
Bells Beach locked in for 2025 Championship Tour
BELLS Beach will again feature on the 2025 World Surfing League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), with the World Surf League (WSL) this week releasing...
October 21, 2024
Festival inspires community connection and wellbeing
THE 2024 Art of the Minds Festival has gone down as a massive success, with hundreds of people coming together to raise awareness for...
October 21, 2024
Lawson kickflips it to the top
TORQUAY skating extraordinaire River Lawson has again emerged victorious on the national stage, winning the U/16 Australian Championships. During the school holidays, Lawson competed in...
October 19, 2024
Daniher’s Drive raises a record $2 million for MND research
THE search for an MND cure ventured coastal last week, with more than 230 people helping to raise a record breaking $2 million for...
October 19, 2024
Women on waves: Surf festival lineup announced
THE full program has been released for the Great Ocean Road Women's Surf Festival presented by Ghanda, with anticipation sky high among surfers and...
October 19, 2024
Winners crowned at annual calendar competition
A DOZEN local artists will have their creative works featured in 2025 Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar. Judging of the calendar competition concluded last week...
October 18, 2024
AFL Barwon announce Community Award winners and namesakes
AFL BARWON recognised the region’s football and netball leaders at a Community Awards event held tonight (Friday, October 18). The event at Geelong Library and...
October 18, 2024
Events to celebrate Children’s Week on the Surf Coast
LOCAL families are invited to celebrate Children's Week at two fun events on the Surf Coast next week. The Surf Coast Shire council will be...
October 18, 2024
Preliminary works begin on major Surf Coast project
PRELIMINARY works have begun on the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre, with the site being prepared and a new car park being constructed. Fencing...
October 18, 2024
Expo helps to provide workers for peak season
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed exploring a range of employment opportunities at the Gordon's Tourism and Hospitality Expo. The free-to attend event aimed to address workforce...
October 18, 2024
Tradies drop tools for surfboards at URBNSURF
LOCAL duo Ethan Huxtable and Callan Cross reigned supreme in their respective surfing divisions at the 2024 WorkSafe Tradies Challenge. Huxtable (Jan Juc) was victorious...
October 17, 2024
Gurus Stoneage Romeos glory
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus will be dropping into Geelong next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its hugely successful Stoneage Romeos album. The...
October 17, 2024
Farris resigns as CEO of Rip Curl
RIP CURL chief executive officer Brooke Farris has given notice of her resignation after three years in the role. Farris has spent 14 years in...
October 17, 2024
Top wines to flow at Toast to the Coast
HUNDREDS of people will whet their palates with the best cool climate wines our region has to offer at Saturday's (October 19) Toast to...
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