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.
March 15, 2023
McEvoy pulls on the red and the white in AFLW
FORMER Wallington/Ocean Grove local Lucy McEvoy has landed in new colours for the coming AFLW season after signing a long-term deal with the Sydney...
March 14, 2023
Local artist showcases wetlands from land and air
A LOCAL Surf Coast artist's exhibition at Hoops Gallery in Torquay will celebrate and explore the beauty and fragility of the Breamlea Karaaf Wetlands...
March 13, 2023
Bellbrae students to Ride2School this March
STUDENTS from Bellbrae Primary School will put their pedal to the metal this March as part of the annual National Ride2School Day event, pledging...
March 12, 2023
New low vision netball proves a hit
THE Barwon All Abilities Netball competition has just got more inclusive thanks to the introduction of a low vision ball, which is being used...
March 9, 2023
State’s best longboarders dazzle at Phillip Island
TORQUAY'S Ben Considine and Anglesea's Molly Powell have inched closer to a spot in the Bells Beach Longboard Classic, winning the Open Longboard divisions...
March 9, 2023
Challenging the Mind: Local triathlon raises awareness
MORE than 30 people from the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region have pushed themselves to their physical limits to raise funds for Movember...
March 9, 2023
Surf Coast tipsters to provide $10,000 to local community groups
THE Surf Coast Times and Community Bank Surf Coast are excited to announce their inaugural $10,000 AFL tipping competition is just under a week...
March 9, 2023
Support aplenty for Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day
THE annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day is well on its way to being one of the most successful yet, with more than 50...
March 7, 2023
Falcons announce Boys squads
THE Under 18 and Under 16 Geelong Falcons boys' squads have been announced ahead of their matchup with the Dandenong Stingrays on March 26. The...
March 4, 2023
Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTNoWrecks campaign
VICROADS Community Road Safety Grant Program funding has helped Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTnoWrecks campaign, a video series that aims to encourage drivers to not...
March 1, 2023
Wellways to run LGBTIQ+ safe space for young people
WELLWAYS Geelong will assist in developing and delivering a State Government initiative to launch 'safe spaces' for young people who identify as part of...
February 28, 2023
Surf Coast Secondary students to run Relay for Life fundraiser
FOUR Surf Coast Secondary College Year Ten students are taking up the Relay For Life fundraiser challenge to raise vital funds for the Cancer...
February 26, 2023
Feed Me to partner with Flying Brick for charity dinner
A CHARITY dinner at Flying Brick Cider House next month will help support Feed Me Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong in their efforts to...
February 26, 2023
Carr-Gregg to present seminars for school parents in Geelong
HIGH-PROFILE Victorian psychologist and Read the Play patron Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is set to deliver two important education sessions for parents of children starting...
February 25, 2023
Droomer lauded as a surfing Rising Star
REIGNING U/16 Boys ISA World Junior Surfing Champion Willis Droomer has capped off a fantastic year of personal accolades by winning the Male Rising...
February 25, 2023
Clean Up Australia Day preparations under way
THE nation's largest community-based environmental event is just around the corner, as the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong community come together to celebrate Clean...
February 24, 2023
All abilities football program kicks into Ocean Grove
CHILDREN of all abilities will have an opportunity to kick footballs this weekend at an All-Abilities AFL Auskick come and try session at Ocean...
February 24, 2023
Petition urges shire to restore outdoor space at Beach Hotel
MORE than 1,100 people have signed an online petition to reinstate an outdoor structure at The Beach Hotel that "brought the community back to...
February 23, 2023
Sand sculptures to celebrate 25th anniversary
LORNE Candle and Castle organisers are expecting large crowds tomorrow (Saturday, February 25) afternoon for the 25th anniversary of the popular community sand sculpture...
February 23, 2023
Torquay plays host to 2023 Rotary Muster
THE Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians (Southern zone) have held their first fellowship muster for 2023 in Torquay, with more than 65 members enjoying...
February 23, 2023
Thousands attend Bay’s seafood festival
APOLLO Bay Seafood Festival organisers says this year's festival was "the biggest event in Colac Otway Shire history", drawing more than 6,000 people The festival...
February 23, 2023
200 participants move together at Torquay parkrun
TORQUAY'S parkrun attracted more than 200 participants and gave the community an opportunity to connect, be active and improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Kicking...
February 23, 2023
Bells Beach pumps for Round 2 of Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles
ROUND 2 of the 2023 Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles was an absolute thriller, with six new event champions crowned in excellent waves at...
February 22, 2023
Major progress made on settling refugee family in Aireys
AIREYS Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) has made major progress in their efforts to help a family of refugees resettle on the Surf...
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