About: Angus Smith
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- 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.
THE Barwon Heads Road upgrade is moving forward, with the state government announcing an adjusted scope for the project while the federal government maintains...
VICTORIA'S non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) sector will undergo reforms to improve access, efficiency, and patient experience, with demand now at 400,000 transports annually. The state...
A WATER safety warning has been issued following Victoria Police's Water Police Squad responding to more than 100 incidents in the first week of...
A young woman was pulled from treacherous surf at Jan Juc on Saturday after losing her board and being swept out in a strong...
ALAN “Greeny” Green, the visionary co-founder of Quiksilver who transformed surfing culture with his innovative apparel designs, died on Tuesday at his Torquay home...
TRIBUTES are pouring in for former Geelong great Michael Turner, who has passed away at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with...
VICTORIAN council rates will increase by no more than 3 per cent next financial year, aligning with the forecast Consumer Price Index, as part...
THE Federal Government has announced a $15 million relief fund to support regional and community news organisations after extensive lobbying from Country Press Australia...
EPA Victoria has enhanced its fleet of drones with new technology that can detect air pollution, allowing the state's environmental watchdog to more effectively...
VICTORIANS are being urged to prepare for a challenging grass pollen season, with forecasts suggesting that 2024 may bring high pollen levels similar to...
A luxurious four-bedroom home at 15 Fishos Drive, Torquay, designed and built by a local carpenter, has hit the market. Vendor Alastair said constructing the...
THE St Leonards Memorial Hall has received significant upgrades, enhancing the community space and creating new opportunities for local businesses. Minister for Regional Development Gayle...
HIGH-LEVEL discussions between Australian and Japanese officials took place in Fort Queenscliff today, marking a pivotal moment in the countries' deepening defence and security...
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Penny Wong took time out from the high-level Australia-Japan meetings this week to visit a Bellarine business benefiting from strong relations...
THE state government has opened applications for its leadership program designed by and for First Nations women. The program offers culturally safe training to support...
THE Victorian government has advanced Treaty negotiations with the launch of the Treaty Negotiations Database. Launched this week by the Treaty Authority, the database will...
BARWON Coast has started NAIDOC Week with a smoking ceremony in Ocean Grove. Wadawurrung woman and cultural strengthening general manager at Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal...
COASTAL residents have united to send a message to global data company TGS after it rejected multiple requests to hold community consultation sessions on...
NURSES and midwives in Victoria are set to receive a significant pay increase following a new agreement approved by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery...
BELLARINE'S smallest towns are set to benefit from a series of new community-led projects via the Victorian government's $20 million Tiny Towns Fund. Bellarine MP...
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the TAC People's Ride in next year's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Over 3,000 riders are expected to take to...
THE federal Parliament has passed legislation to end the export of live sheep by sea, marking a significant step forward in animal welfare. The law,...
THE Barwon Heads Main Jetty has reopened to the public following extensive maintenance works aimed at ensuring its safety and longevity. The renovation included replacing...
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 4.0 per...