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.
August 29, 2025
Geelong’s rising stars shine
GEELONG'S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. More than 260 people gathered last...
August 28, 2025
Torquay makes decision on GFNL promotion
THE Torquay Football Netball Club has come to a decision on league promotion and will stay in the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) for...
August 27, 2025
Samesyn make finalist list for global competition
SAMESYN 2.0 restaurant in Torquay has a huge opportunity to grow its profile after being named a finalist in a social media sensation’s new...
August 27, 2025
Cypress replanted with care
A NEW Monterey cypress tree has been planted in Lorne, replacing an original tall tree that had stood for many decades. The sampling of the...
August 27, 2025
Beyond the Valley back at Barunah Plains
TENS of thousands of people will dance their way west of Geelong to enjoy one of Australia's premier multi-day music festivals later this year. Beyond...
August 26, 2025
Surf Coast stars to compete at Aussies
A TEAM of the Surf Coast's top surfers and bodyboarders will be chasing gold at their respective Australian Titles this month. Six athletes from the...
August 24, 2025
Cats break membership record
THE Geelong Cats have hit an all-time membership high, eclipsing 91,000 members for the first time in the AFL club's history. After surpassing 90,000 members...
August 24, 2025
Wonderfalls goes down as a classic
MORE than 400 runners converged on Lorne at the weekend for the 8th edition of the Wonderfalls Trail Run. This year's event was hailed by...
August 24, 2025
Rotunno signs with Geelong Venom
GEELONG Venom has signed a dynamic new guard ahead of its second season in the Women's National Basketball League. Former Melbourne Boomers development player Lilly...
August 24, 2025
Ten laps around the sun
MORE than 100 people charged their glasses at the weekend to celebrate 10 years of the Surf Coast Suns. The local sporting club notched up...
August 23, 2025
Big milestone up for Rock2Ramp
THE Rock2Ramp celebrates 30 years later this year, and organisers have their sights set on making it the biggest in the event's history. Entries are...
August 22, 2025
RACV Torquay Resort earn third successive state gong
THE RACV Torquay Resort is again the toast of the town after claiming statewide honours for a third consecutive year. The local accommodation and hospitality...
August 21, 2025
Ellie Harrison joins Irukandjis for El Salvador ISA Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison will proudly wear the green and gold at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador next month. The 20-year-old...
August 21, 2025
Catwalk4Cancer delivers stylish boost to cancer care
ONE of Geelong’s most fashionable fundraisers has again delivered a huge boost to cancer services within the region. Barwon Health Foundation’s Catwalk4Cancer event was attended...
August 21, 2025
Torquay commemorates Vietnam War with touching RSL service
MORE than 30 people gathered in Torquay on Monday this week to commemorate Australian service during the Vietnam War. The Torquay RSL hosted the...
August 20, 2025
No big incinerator in Lara
THE Lara community is rejoicing following a decision to not proceed with a waste-to-energy incineration facility in Lara. Today (Wednesday August 20), Recycling Victoria announced...
August 19, 2025
Local lifesavers achieve excellence
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best lifesavers have cleaned up at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, amassing more than ten statewide...
August 19, 2025
Multicultural alliance heads to Canberra
THE Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria (RMA Vic) has made a big impression in Canberra, raising significant awareness of issues facing regional Victoria around...
August 7, 2025
Surf Coast, Bellarine surfers soar at 2025 Longboard Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers have surfed to success at the 2025 Australian Longboard Titles, which wrapped up last month. John...
August 5, 2025
Plan to foster responsible pet ownership
SURF Coast residents are being invited to take the lead and contribute to the next Domestic Animal Management Plan. The plan will outline how Council...
August 1, 2025
Suns to celebrate a decade in the game
THE Surf Coast Suns Football and Netball Club is bringing the community together this month to celebrate its 10th year of fostering sport in...
July 30, 2025
Surfers to make waves in September
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine surfing community are being encouraged to get behind the return of Surf Aid's Make A Wave campaign. The fifth annual...
July 30, 2025
Ward wins in marathon swim
A HIGHTON swimmer has taken top honours in her first international event. Rachel Ward was the first female over the line in the 36km solo...
July 28, 2025
Fashionable fundraiser to return to Geelong
TICKETS are now on sale for one of Geelong's most anticipated fashion fundraising events. The Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer is set to illuminate the Geelong Arts...
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