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 19, 2023
Song of heartbreak and hope wins prestigious local song contest
GEELONG singer/songwriter Elizabeth Riordan has been judged the winner of the 2023 Art of the Minds Festival Surf Coast Song Contest. Ms Riordan moved an...
October 18, 2023
Boag to pull on the yellow and black in 2024
THE Torquay Tigers has secured the signature of one of the Geelong Football League's top players, with Matt Boag set to return to his...
October 18, 2023
Robinson qualifies for 2024 WSL Championship Tour
JAN JUC surfer India Robinson is riding sky high after qualifying for the 2024 WSL Championship Tour overnight (October 18). With a round three win...
October 18, 2023
New Grubbers coach appointed for back-to-back flag chase
THE Ocean Grove Football Netball Club has a new netball leader, and she's got her eyes firmly set on raising the cup once again...
October 18, 2023
Battle of the fittest
MORE than 100 athletes will take to the starting lines later this month for the first state championship event of the 2023-2024 Life Saving...
October 17, 2023
Coffee grounds bring green boost to local road upgrade
LOCAL coffee drinkers have given a green boost to the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. More than 22 tonnes of spent coffee grounds have been mixed...
October 16, 2023
Locals to dig deep at inclusive community event
THE Doing Imperfect Inner Growth For Groups (DIIGG) Wellbeing team is inviting locals to attend a community connection event next month. The November 5 event...
October 16, 2023
Art from the Heart series to launch
TWO local businesses have banded together to help a Torquay resident bring her "art from the heart" concept to life. Sou'West Brewery and CorePlus Torquay...
October 15, 2023
Coutas secure coaching services of Australian Diamond
FRESH off making the BFL netball finals for the first time in 35 years, the Queenscliff Football Netball Club (QFNC) has secured the coaching...
October 15, 2023
Boardsox inch closer to national award
A LOCAL surf hardware brand has been recognised for their commitment to sustainability and shortlisted for national honours at the 2023 Australian Surf and...
October 14, 2023
Culinary royalty comes to Geelong
Australian celebrity chef and restauranter Adrian Richardson is encouraging locals to enjoy all things land and sea at his newest culinary haven in Geelong. Maestro,...
October 13, 2023
Cats to tackle Dockers in blockbuster clash
THE Geelong Cats head back down the highway to GMHBA Stadium this weekend for a season-defining Round 7 clash against Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers). Now sitting...
October 13, 2023
Gatlin re-signs to chase ring in 2024
GEELONG United captain Demarcus Gatlin has his sights set on leading the club to its first NBL1 championship in 2024. The 2019 NBL1 South MVP...
October 13, 2023
Surf Coast calendar winners to be crowned
LOCAL art lovers are encouraged to cast their vote for their favourite piece in the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar Exhibition. The exhibition, which...
October 13, 2023
Pets to enjoy day out at Warralily
WARRALILY's popular Pets Day Out event is back for another year and promises to fill locals and their furry friends with a day of...
October 12, 2023
Rip Curl help to save the planet
MORE than 150 Rip Curl staff members joined local environment groups last week to help enhance the Surf Coast environment on Rip Curl Planet...
October 12, 2023
Deakin continues world rankings climb
DEAKIN University has reaffirmed its position in the top one per cent of universities worldwide according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World...
October 12, 2023
McGettigan and Huxtable brave elements to win at Bells
SURF Coast pair Emily McGettigan and Xavier Huxtable claimed top honours at the opening round of the Victorian Open Series at Bells Beach/Djarrak over...
October 10, 2023
Ocean Mind celebrate World Mental Health Day
MORE than 40 locals braved the cold this morning (Tuesday, October 10) and joined Ocean Mind to paddle out at Fishermans Beach in Torquay...
October 10, 2023
Entries open for Surf Coast Pet Calendar competition
LOCALS are encouraged to enter their furry friends into the Hayden Real Estate Pet Calendar Photo Competition. The popular annual competition is returning once again...
October 9, 2023
Local duo to continue legacy of A-Z Plumbing
AN EXPERIENCED local plumbing duo has taken over the reins of one of the Surf Coast's most popular plumbing businesses. Ten-year industry veterans Hugh Clarke...
October 8, 2023
Torquay AFLW star helps to inspire next gen
A TORQUAY local and former AFLW captain has inspired the next generation of female football athletes by gifting her boots to embody the spirit...
October 8, 2023
Geelong locals taking one step forward for mental health
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo are bravely putting one foot in front of the other this month to pay tribute to a loved one lost...
October 8, 2023
Curwood makes history at Sydney Marathon
A 15-YEAR-OLD Torquay resident has made history as the youngest competitor ever to compete in the prestigious Sydney Half Marathon. Among a record-setting 42,000 competitors,...
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