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 Victorian government has called for a real wage increase for workers on minimum and award wages as part of its submission to the...
APPLICATIONS are now open for a Victorian government program offering $1.4 million in grants to improve access and safety along the state's coastline. The Coastal...
TOURISTS spent a record $40 billion in Victoria last year, according to new data from Tourism Research Australia. The latest figures show total tourism spending...
THE historic Suma Park estate on the Bellarine Peninsula has been sold, with its future as a wedding and conference venue secure under new...
A RE-ELECTED Federal Labor Government would invest $5.45 million in upgrades at Drysdale Recreation Reserve to support the Drysdale Football Netball Club. The funding would...
THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the federal government's commitment to improve transparency around private health costs but says broader reform is needed...
AN ELECTED Liberal Government would commit $2.7 million to help complete the final stage of upgrades at Anam Cara House Geelong, including eight additional...
ASHLEY Reade has been appointed chief executive of Rip Curl and will join the surf brand in the coming months. The Victorian-raised executive will be...
BARWON HEADS Airport will receive a $104,695 upgrade under the federal government's Regional Airports Program, improving safety, security, and access for local aviation services. Corangamite...
THE federal government has pledged $8.5 billion to strengthen Medicare, promising more bulk-billed GP visits, increased doctor and nurse training, and reduced out-of-pocket costs...
ASPIRING First Nations writers across the region are invited to submit their manuscripts for the 2025 First Nations Writers Festival (FNWF), which celebrates Indigenous...
THE federal government has introduced new conservation measures to protect marine biodiversity, finalising its South-east Marine Park Network Management Plan. The plan establishes 11 new marine...
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...