About: Angus Smith
- Profile
- Angus Smith is editor of the Times News Group’s Northern Rivers publications, overseeing editorial direction for the Byron Coast Times, Lismore Times, Tweed Coast Times and Ballina Times.
March 7, 2026
Be the love that is missing in the world
THERESA Mitchell does not separate compassion from action. As the Founder and CEO of Agape Outreach Inc., she has built a holistic, community-led response...
March 7, 2026
Recognising the role of women in business, community and family
JANE Laverty is the Regional Director Business NSW based in the Northern Rivers and is widely recognised for her passion in supporting business and...
March 7, 2026
Coming home with Lifestyle Group
THERE is something quietly powerful about a person who knows exactly where they belong. For Katrina Ulyatt, that place is the region she grew up...
March 7, 2026
Empowering women to lead in real estate
LEAVING a national franchise to establish my own brand was one of the most defining decisions of my career. It was never just about building...
March 7, 2026
You get what you give
THIS International Women's Day, with its theme of Give to Gain, Barefruit Marketing founder Claire Harding embodies what it truly means to lead with...
February 17, 2026
Birds of Condor Super Bowl event delivers a win for community
THE Birds of Condor Super Bowl 9 Hole returned to Byron Bay Golf Club on Monday, delivering on the Big Game. Big Lunch. Big...
February 13, 2026
Breaking: updated flood and severe thunderstorm warnings across the Northern Rivers
Flood and severe thunderstorm warnings for heavy rainfall remain current this afternoon across parts of the Northern Forecast District, with strong wind warnings also...
February 13, 2026
A jazz night at Tweed River House
CAROLINE Agostini has sung jazz in five star hotels across the Middle East, performed in rooms frequented by royalty and learned, over decades, how...
January 31, 2026
Josh Thomas tests new material in Brunswick Heads
JOSH Thomas will begin shaping his next stand-up show in Brunswick Heads, treating the coastal town as the starting point for a tour that...
January 30, 2026
Politics of Life launches democracy talks in Murwillumbah
AFTER a successful 2025 season of public talks, community group Politics of Life will launch a new monthly speaker series in Murwillumbah focused on...
January 30, 2026
Birds of Condor brings Super Bowl vibes back to Byron Bay Golf Club
BIRDS of Condor's much-loved Super Bowl golf day is set to return to Byron Bay Golf Club this month, bringing together golf, music, food...
January 30, 2026
Martyn Jacques brings The Tiger Lillies back to Australia
WHEN Martyn Jacques sings about banging in the nails, some people laugh, some shift in their seats, and a few look genuinely alarmed. Jacques notices...
January 16, 2026
Bundjalung creation story anchorsnew Tweed Regional Museum exhibition
A NEW exhibition sharing one of the most foundational creation stories of the Bundjalung Nation opened when Tweed Regional Museum itself reopened to the...
December 24, 2025
Design-led off-grid accommodation launches in Byron Bay and Northern Rivers
A design-led accommodation business offering off-grid stays has expanded to Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers, adding two NSW locations to its growing portfolio. DSTNTN,...
December 23, 2025
Ballina announces 2026 Australia Day Award nominees
BALLINA Shire Council has announced the nominees for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising residents, groups and organisations for their contribution to the community. The...
December 23, 2025
Mullumbimby beekeeper launches bee board game after eight years of work
A MULLUMBIMBY beekeeper has launched a nature-inspired board game after eight years of designing, testing and refining the idea at home and with local...
December 22, 2025
Koala recovery still a long way off in NSW
A NEW baseline estimate has put the number of koalas in New South Wales at about 274,000, following expanded survey efforts by the NSW...
December 20, 2025
What dolphins’ friendships reveal about ageing
STRONG social bonds can slow biological ageing in male bottlenose dolphins, according to new research from UNSW Sydney. The findings, released under embargo on December...
December 10, 2025
Hamper appeals launch to help families facing hardship
TWO major Christmas hamper appeals are calling on Northern Rivers residents to donate food, gifts and essentials to support local families facing hardship. The Byron...
December 5, 2025
Students step up to the podium at Lismore Symphony Orchestra concert
A SCHOOLS concert by the Lismore Symphony Orchestra has drawn more than 700 children to the Workers Club, with students conducting along, singing and...
November 26, 2025
Byron Community College students present end-of-year exhibition
EMERGING artists from Byron Community College have showcased their work at an end-of-year exhibition celebrating students in the Certificate III in Visual Arts course. The...
November 20, 2025
Local businesses to help guide region’s future direction
REGIONAL business leaders are being asked to take part in a series of end-of-year surveys and forums aimed at shaping the Northern Rivers' economic...
November 17, 2025
Adopt a family this Christmas
BYRON Community Centre has launched its annual Adopt a Family Christmas Hamper Appeal, calling on locals to support families experiencing hardship this festive season. The...
November 13, 2025
Cocktails and comedy support local women this Christmas
A FUNDRAISING event in Brunswick Heads will support women in the Northern Rivers who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The SHIFT Project will...
