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.
November 26, 2023
Local projects secure gold at sustainability awards
THREE local environmental projects have been lauded for their contributions towards a more sustainable and resilient society at the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria...
November 26, 2023
Priscilla lands local theatre company “CentreStage”
A LOCAL theatre company has been lauded for its excellence and is up for seven titles at the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. For...
November 25, 2023
Babe Rainbow ready to boogie in Torquay
Australian psychedelic surf rock royalty, Babe Rainbow will be riding the waves into Torquay tomorrow (November 26) for a special twilight gig. Formed in 2015...
November 25, 2023
One Agency crown 2024 calendar winners
THE 13 winning photographers to feature in the fifth annual One Agency Surf Coast calendar photo competition have been crowned. One Agency and esteemed surf...
November 24, 2023
Bones fighters kick goals on professional debut
BONES MMA returned with a strong win, a controversial draw and a narrow loss from the Roots 24: Welcome to Jamrock professional Muay Thai...
November 24, 2023
Torquay Boardriders celebrate a big year
TORQUAY Boardriders Club celebrated a year of local, national and international surfing success at its annual presentation celebration on Sunday. More than 100 members of...
November 24, 2023
The Sands turns pink for breast cancer
MORE THAN 100 local women dressed in pink and teed off to raise over $14,000 for breast cancer research and program fundraising at The...
November 23, 2023
St Pauls to celebrate community generosity at Christmas Festival
THE St Paul's Anglican Church Christmas Tree Festival will return for its second edition this December to highlight some of Geelong's favourite not for...
November 23, 2023
Coker helps to spearhead new Parliamentary Friends of Surfing Group
MORE than 50 of Australia's top politicians joined world tour surfing competitors, Paralympians and industry experts to launch Australia's first Parliamentary Friends of Surfing...
November 22, 2023
Regional rail investment delivering cheaper travel
LOCAL passengers have now taken up to four million cheaper and easier train trips since March thanks to the Regional Rail Investment from the...
November 22, 2023
Queenscliff signs Kyle Hartigan for 2024
QUEENSCLIFF's goal of returning to the Bellarine Football League (BFL) finals has received a huge boost with former AFL backman Kyle Hartigan signing on...
November 22, 2023
Advent initiative supports locals in need
GEELONG locals are encouraged to support people experiencing food insecurity this festive season by filling a special gift box during advent. Families, individuals, schools and...
November 21, 2023
To Lorne with love
FRESH off building he and his late wife's "dream house", a Lorne local is now preparing to run more than 150km in her honour...
November 20, 2023
Modewarre to shine bright up with scoreboard upgrades
A NEW electronic (LED) scoreboard is on the way to Mount Moriac Reserve enhancing both player and spectator experience. The $80,000 scoreboard upgrades will benefit...
November 19, 2023
Hometown hero fired up for 2024 Championship Tour
JAN JUC surfer India Robinson has her sights firmly set on the World Surf League's (WSL) final five in 2024 when she makes her...
November 18, 2023
Pawesome day ahead at Warralily
HUNDREDS of furry friends and their humans are expected to be at Mirambeena Park in Armstrong Creek for the rescheduled Warralily Pet's Day Out...
November 18, 2023
Adventure Park to glow for Christmas light festival
ADVENTURE PARK is set to glow over the next month as Victoria's largest Christmas lighting event makes its way back to Bellarine for its...
November 17, 2023
Lifesaving patrols kick off
RED and yellow flags are up at local beaches across the Surf Coast and Bellarine, directing beachgoers on where to swim to stay safe...
November 17, 2023
GAWS hoping for pawesome Christmas appeal
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is encouraging the local community to get behind its annual Christmas Appeal. Launching on November 20, the appeal will aim...
November 16, 2023
Opening night jingles in Geelong
MORE than 18,000 people attended Geelong Waterfront to catch the lights and action of Christmas in Geelong's opening night. Last Saturday's event featured the lighting...
November 16, 2023
Community shines blue to support River’s Gift
THE Greater Geelong community has helped to raise over $38,000 for Australia's leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity Rivers Gift. The organisation's...
November 16, 2023
Kellett goes the distance to win first world title
TORQUAY mountain bike rider Kate Kellett has reached the pinnacle of her sporting career by becoming a world champion for the very first time. After...
November 16, 2023
DeeDee wins people’s choice award
TORQUAY College student DeeDee has been crowned the people's choice champion of the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar competition. The nine-year-old's mixed media piece...
November 16, 2023
Competitors conquer a new course for Impossible Race
WILD weather forced the ninth running of the Impossible Race Ocean Paddle on Saturday to be held on river at Barwon Heads for the...
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