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.
May 5, 2023
Harvesting local leaders
AS the winner of the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA) Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by bay 93.9, Harvest business director Maree...
May 5, 2023
A toast to excellence
Family-owned vineyard, winery, restaurant and cellar door del Rios Winery continue to be lauded within the community for their unique technological approach to creating...
May 5, 2023
Jan Juc SLSC celebrate 60 years
THE Jan Juc SLSC has toasted six decades of tradition and cherised memories at a special 60-year anniversary Sunset Soiree event at the weekend. More...
May 4, 2023
Powell and Dunton to take on world’s best at Bells
ANGLESEA's Molly Powell and the Mornington Peninsula's Sam Dunton have been crowned the Open Women's and Open Men's 2023 Victorian Longboard Titles champions and...
May 4, 2023
Locals to swing for Lifeline
THE Geelong community is invited to swing into action this May at the first Lifeline Geelong Charity Golf Day. Hosted at the picturesque The Sands...
May 3, 2023
Survey to determine the value of surfing
THE Australian National University (ANU) is encouraging surfers to give their two cents' worth to the first nationwide survey that addresses the economic and...
April 30, 2023
Exhibition seeks new horizons
An exciting new exhibition is set to explore the theme of looking beyond the horizon, with seven artists to capture the idea through abstract...
April 30, 2023
Screen industry session coming to Geelong
HUNDREDS of the next generation of Geelong film-makers will get a leg up next month when a new creative sector program makes its way...
April 30, 2023
Sip and be social with watercolours
Local artist Natalie Martin has partnered with Torquay distillery Flowstate to bring to life Watercolour Social Sessions, a fun and inclusive paint and sip...
April 30, 2023
Vale Dean Lobbe
THE Greater Geelong and Surf Coast community is mourning the loss of Dean Lobbe, who is being remembered as a passionate and loving individual...
April 29, 2023
State’s best longboarders to do battle at Possos
THE state's best longboarders will descend upon Point Impossible this weekend for Round 2 of the 2023 Victorian Longboard Titles, with crucial points up...
April 29, 2023
Waves of resilience
OCEAN Mind have held their first surf therapy carnival at Anglesea's Surf Beach, with more than 30 young locals coming together for an epic...
April 28, 2023
All-Abilities competition ready to kick goals
AUSTRALIA's first All-Abilities Football Netball League competition is only days away and is set to provide greater opportunities for intellectually impaired players in the...
April 27, 2023
Community show love to Geelong Half Marathon
THE Geelong Half Marathon has returned to the Barwon River in style, with more than 800 competitors coming together to help raise funds for...
April 26, 2023
Raffle to celebrate 10 years of Geelong Mums
TO celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Geelong Mum's Mother's Day Lunch, the non-for-profit organisation is running a huge raffle to assist in making...
April 24, 2023
Locals to gather to pay respect this ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day services will take centre stage on the Surf Coast on Tuesday next week as the community gathers to recognise the men and...
April 24, 2023
DEVELOP grant recipients announced
THE Surf Coast Shire's redesigned Artist and Creatives Grants Program has hit the mark in its second year, attracting a 300 per cent increase...
April 23, 2023
Hometown hero Huxtable reflects on Bells highlights
JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable continues to ride the waves of positivity around town after experiencing a Cinderella story run at this year's Rip...
April 21, 2023
Adding a touch of style to your sofa
Geelong-born fashion designer, artist and interior design maestro Jenni O'Callaghan's newest venture The Styled Sofa explores the various ways locals can breathe new life...
April 19, 2023
Community encouraged to design NAIDOC Week apparel
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking submissions from local artists for consideration for special 2023 NAIDOC Week Wathaurong branded T-shirts. This month, the group opened...
April 17, 2023
D-Day comes for Anglesea FNC Ground Naming Rights
D DAY Pest Control Geelong has been crowned the Anglesea Football Netball Club Ground Naming Rights Partner for season 2023 after being successfully drawn...
April 16, 2023
Local talent on show in Bellarine exhibition
THE Queenscliff Neighbourhood House is delighted to showcase some of the region's authors and artists in the exhibition 'Exploring the Art of Picture Books'. Kicking...
April 16, 2023
Ability rather than disability: Ghanda partner with Leisure Networks
SURF Coast surf and streetwear brand Ghanda have partnered up with local disability leader Leisure Networks to provide more work opportunities that focus on...
April 15, 2023
THE BALANCING ACT: The Awesome Foursome
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine is bustling with an abundance of surfing talent, and among them inspiring locals are standing above the rest, paving...
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