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 4, 2022
Four Dragons make Vic Country squad
FOUR local athletes from the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) Geelong Dragons have received the huge honour of being named as members of the...
November 4, 2022
Volleyfest set to bring public closures
THE Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest is just around the corner and locals are said to expect closures and infrastructure changes across The Esplanade...
November 3, 2022
Hesse to get nature savvy for fundraiser
HESSE Rural Health will next month present 'Open Gardens of Winchelsea', a fundraiser to assist the organisation with purchasing a new Toyota Coaster car...
October 29, 2022
Stellar music festivals to return to Torquay back-to-back
TWO of Torquay's biggest music festivals are back in February 2023, with Zaccaria Concerts and Touring announcing the return of the By The C...
October 29, 2022
Community encouraged to ‘DASH’ to new gym
THE Disability Ageing Specialised Health (DASH) Gym in Grovedale continues to advocate and assist people from all walks of life with accessing elite gym...
October 28, 2022
A wellness wonderland: About Time
Torquay's newest wellness and bathing hub About Time is set to open this summer with a team of Australian health and wellness friends teaming...
October 28, 2022
Fox wins Open Men’s title at WorkSafe Tradies Challenge URBNSURF
JAN Juc surfer Cole Fox claimed top honours at the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge at URBNSURF over the weekend, showcasing a strong backhand attack to...
October 28, 2022
Shoalhaven to get spooky for Halloween
THE local community is encouraged to celebrate the spookiest time of the year at Warralily at its new Shoalhaven Park in Mount Duneed. On Sunday,...
October 28, 2022
Ellie Harrison wins Australia/Oceania Pro Junior Series
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has achieved one of her top competitive feats to date, winning the inaugural WSL Peel Pro Junior in Mandurah...
October 28, 2022
Lorne P-12 to host sustainability expo and concert
Lorne P-12 College VCAL students will host a Victorian Student Sustainable Development Goals Expo, inviting students from 17 schools to become further educated on...
October 24, 2022
Torquay Outrigger Canoe Club secure funding support for Pacific Games
THE Torquay Outrigger Canoe Club have received some extra backing from three Surf Coast organisations as they ready their paddles for the Pan Pacific...
October 23, 2022
Footy tipping competition supports locals and community groups
THE fifth annual AFL tipping competition run by the Community Bank Surf Coast has provided funds to three community groups thanks to the tipping...
October 23, 2022
Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar winners announced
THE Surf Coast community celebrated the official launch of the 2023 Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar at Anglesea Art Space, showcasing12 successful artists who...
October 22, 2022
GWYLF highlight partnership with Ocean Mind during National World Mental Month
THERAPUTIC surfing charity Ocean Mind will expand their services thanks to a $30,000 Survive and Thrive grant from Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF). The...
October 22, 2022
Fashion event raises $57,000 for cancer patients
BARWON Health Foundation's annual Catwalk4Cancer fashion and fundraising event has raised $57,000 which will help support cancer patients across the region. Friday evening's event marked...
October 21, 2022
Sod turned at Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub
WORK has officially started on the $20.4 million Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub, with Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne and South Barwon...
October 21, 2022
Considine and Conroy express excitement for local WSL event
TOP Victorian longboarders Bea Conroy and Ben Considine have expressed their excitement at the announcement of a World Longboard Tour event on their doorstep...
October 21, 2022
Surf Life launches in Torquay
MORE than 100 people celebrated all 'Women Who Live to Surf and Create' by attending the official launch of new book 'Surf Life' at...
October 21, 2022
Feed Geelong Appeal raises $65,000 to go towards G21 food insecurity
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's 2022 Feed Geelong Appeal has raised more than $65,000 to help fight hunger and food insecurity in the...
October 21, 2022
Geelong Sharks host inaugural come and try day.
THE newly formed Geelong Sharks Rugby League Club held a come and try day at Ervin Reserve on Saturday, as they gear up for...
October 21, 2022
Volunteer at next month’s Volleyfest
THE callout is on for volunteers to be part of the biggest international beach volleyball festival which will spike itself into Torquay next month. The...
October 18, 2022
Lorne and Deans Marsh commemorate local cricket icon
THE Lorne and Deans Marsh cricket clubs shared the field on Friday night to commemorate the life of local cricket stalwart Dave Harvey who...
October 17, 2022
Sou’West brings Oktoberfest to Torquay
ONE of Torquay's favourite watering holes Sou'West Brewery is toasting a special German tradition this month by offering German inspired beer and food specials. To...
October 16, 2022
“A True Community Legend”: Libby Bate wins Viva Energy Community Legend of the Year
LARA local and Cancer After Care Group Group president Libby Bate is this year's 2022 Viva Energy Community Legend of the Year. Described as a...
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