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 4, 2022
Community Bank bus opens to all group
COMMUNITY Bank Surf Coast have made their bus hire service available for all community groups who are in need of cheaper travel. The Anglesea, Lorne...
October 2, 2022
Patagonia to keep environmental focus
AFTER nearly 50 years of ownership by its founder, outdoor clothing and gear giant Patagonia will be run by two new entities that will...
October 2, 2022
Victorian Teachers Games a success in Geelong
MORE than 1800 state educators have participated in the 25th annual Victorian Teachers Games in Geelong, with teachers connecting and competing in close to...
October 1, 2022
Duo share the love
Anglesea's newest restaurant Love House is certain to be a crowd-pleaser with its breathtaking ocean views, delicious Asian/South American inspired cuisine, gorgeous cocktails and...
October 1, 2022
Karen Knuckey from Story Dogs becomes latest Westfield Local Hero
GEELONG'S Karen Knuckey has been crowned the 2022 Scentre Group Westfield Local Heroes $20,000 grant winner for her dedication to assisting children with their...
September 30, 2022
Pets Day Out is back this Sunday
WARRALILY'S annual Pets Day Out is back for the first time since 2019 and will celebrate the community's four-legged friends in a fun and...
September 30, 2022
SUP state team revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced the 2022 Victorian Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) state team thast will strive for gold at October's Australian SUP Titles at...
September 29, 2022
Capturing Anglesea through a child’s eyes
BUSINESS and Tourism Anglesea (BATA) are giving local children the chance to win $150 cash and a share of local prizes in this year's...
September 29, 2022
Tradies Challenge to debut at URBNSURF
VICTORIA'S top surfing tradies will drop the tools next month and head to URBNSURF in Melbourne for the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge surfing competition. The October...
September 28, 2022
Allstars reach the stars at FISAFNational Championships
TORQUAY'S Aerosport Allstars sports aerobics team have won ten medals and had 15 athletes qualify for the world championship in the Czech Republic at...
September 27, 2022
Nation-leading solar homes program to benefit Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
THE Andrews government's Solar Homes program continues to drive down emissions Victoria wide and will now benefit Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast new homeowners. The...
September 27, 2022
Cottage fundraiser a success
COMMUNITY donations totalling more than $70,000 at Cottage by the Sea's annual race day will help the charity continue to provide growth opportunities for...
September 26, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will continue to advocate for equal access to the best breast cancer...
September 25, 2022
Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
MORE than 150 local volunteer firefighters and staff members from CFA's District 7 received National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian...
September 25, 2022
Bea Conroy wins at Byron Bay Surf Festival
POINT LONSDALE surfer Bea Conroy has continued her stellar competitive form, winning the Open Women's Mermaid Logger division at the Byron Bay Surf Festival...
September 25, 2022
Bellarine Peninsula theatre company celebrate 500 shows
BELLARINE PENINSULA small theatre company Theatre 3triple2 will celebrate their 500th show in the second week of the school holidays, marking a successful 18...
September 25, 2022
Torquay Swim School to close its doors
THE owners of Torquay Swim School say "it's time" to shut its doors after 27 years of providing swimming lessons for young children in...
September 23, 2022
Coleman, Cairncross win GromSearch at Jan Juc
SURF Coast dynamo Kai Coleman and Kiama Downs surfer Lani Cairncross reigned supreme in the Rip Curl Gromsearch at Jan Juc over the weekend. More...
September 22, 2022
Local businesses team up for treasure hunt
KEEN explorers will get the chance to earn prizes during September school holidays with a special treasure hunt taking place in Anglesea. For the second...
September 22, 2022
Lisieux students step out at Kithbrooke Park
PREP to Grade 6 pupils from Lisieux Catholic Primary School recently treated residents at the Kithbrooke Park Country Club to a special choir and...
September 22, 2022
Twelve Apostles celebrated on limited edition Nutella
NUTELLA are celebrating Australian and New Zealand culture with the Twelve Apostles among eight iconic locations being printed on limited-edition collectors' jars. Nutella are encouraging...
September 21, 2022
Bomboras Torquay sports new rejuvenated look
BOMBORAS Torquay officially reopened from renovations on Thursday evening last week, sporting a fresh new olive green look after seven weeks of renovations and...
September 21, 2022
Geelong’s run4reef draws near
GEELONG will welcome the world’s first simultaneous running event next month, as locals move at the same time as those in 20 other host...
September 21, 2022
Pet pics sought for calendar
TO CELEBRATE the role that pets play in the Surf Coast community, a Torquay real estate agency are bringing a new Surf Coast pet...
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