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 21, 2024
Tuohy calls time on outstanding playing career
GEELONG Cats premiership player Zach Tuohy will hang up the boots at the conclusion of the club’s 2024 campaign. The 34-year-old calls time on his...
August 21, 2024
More pints and less energy
A TORQUAY brewery is taking control of their energy bills thanks to a recent grant from the federal government. Bells Beach Brewing received more than...
August 21, 2024
Climate activism studies aim to bring brighter future
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY is examining how climate change education can be taught within traditional Australian science classrooms. The research, which is spearheaded by Associate Professor Peta...
August 20, 2024
Lifeline Geelong to host comedy gala
LOCALS can laugh for a great cause by supporting Lifeline Geelong's 2024 Comedy Gala next month. The September 13 event will be held at the...
August 20, 2024
Lorne P-12 College brings aquatic creature to life
LORNE P-12 College will bring its own rare and endangered local aquatic species to life at its biennial theatre production next month. Save The Pilkip...
August 19, 2024
Design firm listed as finalist in GBEAs
CREATIVE design firm Gecsek A+I is quickly making its mark in the business community and after only 18 months of operation has been named...
August 18, 2024
Active living boost in Lorne
LORNE P-12 College is helping to promote active living by installing exercise equipment at the front of its school grounds. The gym equipment was opened...
August 18, 2024
Local fireys to help Canadian friends in need
A GROUP of five local Barwon South West firefighters has answered the call to support their Canadian friends during that nation's devastating bushfires. Forest Fire...
August 16, 2024
Run hops into new hands
THE Anglesea Roo Run will hop into new hands in 2024, with a local professional athlete set to take on a leading role. Anglesea resident...
August 13, 2024
WorkSafe and Surfing Victoria extend partnership
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria will again present two of their top activations in 2024 after renewing their partnership for a seventh straight year. Both...
August 12, 2024
Community bus is back and booming
THE POPULAR Community Bank Surf Coast bus is back in business and available to youth groups and community organisations. The 28-seater people mover can now...
August 12, 2024
World blind big wave record holder to launch doco in Geelong
WORLD blind big wave record holder Matt Formston will launch his new documentary The Blind Sea in Geelong next week. The inspiring story of the...
August 12, 2024
Lorne get bushfire readiness boost
LORNE P-12 College has received a huge "bushfire readiness" boost by receiving fire safety funding from the state government. More than 300 schools statewide will...
August 11, 2024
Torquay announce invitees for Hells Djarrak
TORQUAY Boardriders has announced its invitee list for its multi-club invitational Hells Djarrak surfing event on August 31. The club has invited 46 of their...
August 11, 2024
Groms to participate in new surfing event
A NEW surfing event will offer the next generation of surf stars an opportunity to surf against their peers and experience their first competition. The...
August 10, 2024
Victorian Open Series to start at Bells
THE state's best shortboard surfers will descend on Bells Beach/Djarrak next month to begin the 2024/25 Victorian Open Series. More than 40 surfers are slated...
August 10, 2024
Coker visits Anam Cara to deliver grant
ANAM Cara House Geelong has welcomed Corangamite federal member Libby Coker to its world-class facility in Waurn Ponds, with Ms Coker delivering a grant...
August 8, 2024
Free clinics to help boaters with reversing
LOCAL recreational boaters are invited to brush up on their boat trailer reversing skills at a series of free clinics this spring. Experts from the...
August 8, 2024
Police host neighbourhood policing forum
SURF Coast police have hosted a forum to help enhance engagement and collaboration with stakeholders and the community on its priorities and performance. The Surf...
August 8, 2024
Billy’s Frothy Fund claim fourth Dry July title
A GENEROUS and giving Geelong community has helped Billy's Frothy Fund rise to the top and achieve a fourth consecutive national Dry July fundraising...
August 5, 2024
Veteran support gets huge grant boost
TWO local RSL branches will share in more than $14,500 in grant funding to help cater for the needs of local veterans. More than $13,000...
August 4, 2024
Bringing purpose, one thread at a time
AN ANGLESEA sewing group is continuing to bring purpose to the lives of many, one thread at a time. The Sewing with a Purpose group,...
August 4, 2024
Historic bridge to be replaced at Spout Creek
A BRIDGE built more than 70 years ago on the Great Ocean Road will be replaced to improve safety for all road users. The Department...
August 3, 2024
Matches to bring awareness of domestic violence
AFL Barwon and the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre are teaming up this weekend to raise awareness and show solidarity about domestic...
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