About: Angus Smith

Profile: Angus is a multimedia reporter at the Surf Coast Times. He has experience with breaking news, investigative and feature stories. Follow him on Twitter @angussmithh.

Posts by: Angus Smith

July 17, 2025

Council grants 15-year licence to Fletcher Street Cottage

BYRON Shire Council has granted a 15-year licence to Fletcher Street Cottage, securing the future of Byron Bay's homelessness support hub from 2026. The Byron...

July 17, 2025

Roundabout upgrade complete in Lennox Head

A NEW roundabout is now operational at the intersection of Byron Bay Road and Byron Street in Lennox Head after a $1.53 million safety...

July 15, 2025

Locals invited to help shape Byron’s response to homelessness

BYRON Shire residents are being invited to help shape local action on homelessness as part of a new project gathering 1000 community voices. The 1000...

July 15, 2025

Luxury riverfront estate heads to auction at Banora Point

A RENOVATED Hamptons-style estate on more than 11.3 hectares of riverfront land at Banora Point will go to auction on August 7. Known as Stone...

July 14, 2025

Minns and Cabinet heading to Tweed for community forum

NSW Premier Chris Minns and his cabinet will visit the Tweed later this month as part of the state government's Community Cabinet program. The forum...

July 14, 2025

Cafes ditch single-use cups for July

CAFES across Mullumbimby have stopped offering single-use coffee cups for July as part of a new waste reduction initiative led by Byron Shire Council...

July 11, 2025

Love, drawn together

Jodi Rodgers didn't plan to write a book, and Kelvin Wong wasn't trying to illustrate one. But what began as a way to stay...

July 11, 2025

Fires spark warning on e-bike batteries

A STRING of dangerous lithium-ion battery fires has prompted a safety warning from Fire and Rescue NSW. Recent incidents in the region have included an...

July 10, 2025

Broadwater Bridge reopens after $1.6 million upgrade

BROADWATER Bridge is open again after a $1.6 million upgrade restored a key link between the Lismore and Richmond Valley local government areas. The project...

July 9, 2025

Labor scheme offers $4000 battery rebate

NORTH Coast households and small businesses are now eligible for discounts on battery systems under a new $2.3 billion Federal Government scheme. The Cheaper Home...

July 4, 2025

Northern NSW man dies from rare bat disease – what you need to know

NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged not to touch or handle bats after a man from northern NSW died from a rare rabies-like disease...

July 4, 2025

Leo Sayer live on stage with a lifetime of songs

LEO SAYER never really left the stage. Not in spirit, anyway. Even during long pauses between tours, or quiet spells at his home in the...

July 3, 2025

BREAKING: Trees down, power out as damaging winds lash northern NSW this morning

DAMAGING winds and widespread power outages are impacting northern NSW this morning, as a deepening East Coast Low lashes the region with powerful gusts,...

July 1, 2025

Six Wollongbar residential lots to go under the hammer

BALLINA Shire Council will auction six ready-to-build residential blocks in Wollongbar on August 6. The Avalon Avenue lots range from 600 to 820 square metres...

June 28, 2025

La Bohème brings opera to Murwillumbah

OPERA Australia will bring its 70s-inspired production of La Bohème to Murwillumbah Civic Centre on July 22 as part of a national tour. Directed by...

June 27, 2025

Record spend to fix Lismore roads and services

LISMORE City Council will spend a record $244.1 million to upgrade roads, bridges, buildings, water and sewerage infrastructure in the coming financial year. Councillors adopted...

June 24, 2025

Winners and losers hammered out in NSW budget

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has handed down a $128 billion 2025/26 state budget aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, boosting housing supply and supporting essential...

June 23, 2025

Women’s Space appeal to help Byron women in crisis

BYRON Community Centre has launched a fundraising appeal to expand its Women's Space at Fletcher Street Cottage as more women seek support in the...

June 9, 2025

King’s Birthday honours list recognises decades of service in Northern Rivers

AUSTRALIA has recognised 830 individuals in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, marking a nearly 30 per cent increase on the Australia Day list. The...

March 8, 2025

Major flood warnings put Northern Rivers towns on alert

NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged to heed evacuation orders and prepare for potential flooding as authorities warn the Lismore levee could be breached. At...

March 7, 2025

SES issues emergency warnings for people in low lying communities as Alfred closes in

TROPICAL Cyclone Alfred has triggered evacuations across Northern NSW, with the State Emergency Service (SES) warning of dangerous flooding and rapid river rises. Alfred was...

March 4, 2025

Residents urged to prepare as Cyclone Alfred approaches

LOCAL residents are bracing for extreme weather as Cyclone Alfred nears, with authorities urging communities to stay prepared but not alarmed. Emergency services are advising...

January 17, 2025

Broadband upgrade promises stronger North Coast connectivity

THE FEDERAL Government has announced a $3 billion investment to upgrade broadband infrastructure. The upgrade will deliver faster internet to 622,000 premises nationwide, including many...

January 7, 2025

Blood stocks under pressure as New Year cancellations rise

LIFEBLOOD is urgently calling on New South Wales residents to help replenish dwindling blood supplies, with 3,100 donors needed this week. A sharp rise in...