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 17, 2024
Sunrise yoga brings serenity on World Mental Health Day
MORE than 250 people stepped onto the grass at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session last week to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Led...
October 15, 2024
Stage two of Barwon Heads Road Upgrade given green light
SAFER and more reliable travel is on the way for local drivers, cyclists and walkers with the green light given to stage two of...
October 13, 2024
Planting to help revitalise eco-corridor
MORE than 3,000 grassland species have been planted in the Spring Creek Valley to help reinstate native ecology and form an eco-corridor. Surf Coast Energy...
October 13, 2024
Hurrell’s healing tune wins Surf Coast Song Contest
Jan JUC singer-songwriter Lachy Hurrell has been judged the winner of the 2024 Surf Coast Song Contest. Hurrell's song The Clouds moved audiences deeply in...
October 13, 2024
Falcons appoint Heffernan as Girls’ coach for 2025
AN INVALUABLE member of the Geelong Falcons program will be taking on a lead role on and off the field in 2025. Tash Heffernan has...
October 12, 2024
Courageous tales take centre stage
MORE than 60 people celebrated and honoured stories of courage and bravery at Art of the Minds Big Boy Breakfast this week. The Big Boys...
October 11, 2024
Feasibility license awarded for Southern Ocean offshore wind project
THE federal government has released the first feasibility license for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. Alinta Energy and JERA Nex - Parkwind will be...
October 11, 2024
Bellarine team leading the FightMND charge
A TIGHT-KNIT group of Bellarine locals have their wheels in motion this week to raise vital funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in the...
October 11, 2024
13th and Jan Juc secure National Final honours
LOCAL boardriding clubs 13th Beach and Jan Juc have qualified for the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final after strong performances in the state qualifying...
October 11, 2024
Kellett’s put pedal to the medal
A TORQUAY couple have landed on the podium again at the WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships. Kate Kellett and her husband Brett...
October 11, 2024
Holmes wins first Carji Greeves Medal
GEELONG Cats utility Max Holmes has claimed his first Carji Greeves Medal, the club's top individual honour. Holmes polled 164 votes at the ceremony on...
October 11, 2024
Groms dazzle at national surf event
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best shortboard surfers put it all on the line over the weekend to gain vital national ranking points in...
October 10, 2024
Surfing champion Pauline Menczer to discuss her memoir
WORLD surfing champion Pauline Menczer will drop into Torquay Books next week to talk about her inspiring memoir Surf Like a Woman. The 1993 women's...
October 10, 2024
Bodyjar to rock the Torquay Hotel
Melbourne punk rockers Bodyjar will make the trip down the highway to let its energy run rampant on the Surf Coast. The four-piece band will...
October 9, 2024
Pause, reflect and reconnect: Celebrating headspace Day
HEADSPACE Geelong is encouraging the community to pause, reflect and reconnect tomorrow (October 10) in recognition of headspace Day. The theme of ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’...
October 9, 2024
Comedy carnival to return to Anglesea FNC
LAUGHTER will be guaranteed as some of Australia's comedy stars take the stage at popular fundraising event later this month. After a sell-out debut in...
October 8, 2024
Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament
A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...
October 7, 2024
Nominees announced for AFL Barwon Community Awards
AFL BARWON has announced the nominees for this year's Community Awards, which celebrates volunteers in the Barwon region. More than 50 people from local sporting...
October 7, 2024
Christmas in Geelong launch date revealed
YULETIDE fans can now block out November 30 as the opening night of the Christmas in Geelong program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...
October 7, 2024
Community encouraged to protect plovers
BEACHGOERS are being urged to follow precautions and signage to help ensure the survival of Hooded Plovers chicks. The small birds have recently hatched at...
October 7, 2024
Wildlife rescuer urges vigilance on roads
THE number of kangaroos being killed on Australian roads has reached an all-time high, but Surf Coast Wildlife Rescue (SCWR) is doing its best...
October 6, 2024
Lorne buzzing with Pilkip-mania
LORNE P-12 College brought a rare, endangered and imaginary amphibious creature to life in its latest biennial school production. Save the Pilkip was performed to...
October 6, 2024
Juc fired up for Victorian ABB qualifier
JAN Juc Boardriders Club are feeling primed for a strong showing against the state's best clubs at today's (October 6) Australian Boardriders Battle state...
October 5, 2024
Workshop to empower women to thrive
A PAIR of local health practitioners are hoping to empower women to thrive in their lives at their first co-hosted wellbeing workshop. 'Relaxed and Resilient' will...
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