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

June 30, 2024

Training program to boost region’s energy-efficient home construction

THE Victorian government has launched a new initiative to train construction workers in building energy-efficient homes. The Renewable Homes Construction program, announced by Energy and...

June 29, 2024

Regional Victoria home prices fall as national market shows resilience

REGIONAL Victoria has seen a drop in home prices, according to the latest PropTrack Market Insight Report. Home prices in regional Victoria have fallen by...

June 26, 2024

First Nations’ approaches to be integrated into regional Vic agriculture training

A $2 MILLION investment by the state government will support projects embedding Aboriginal traditional knowledge and practices into accredited TAFE agriculture training, aiming to...

June 24, 2024

Queenscliff marine rescue volunteers to receive new vessel

QUEENSCLIFF'S Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) volunteers are set to benefit from a new vessel, with Victorian company Alumarine appointed to carry out the...

June 23, 2024

Victorians urged to donate blood as new system tracks supply levels

In a bid to encourage more frequent blood donations, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has launched a real-time tracking system for blood supply levels, coinciding...

June 21, 2024

Albo and Coker celebrate student success on Bellarine visit

PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Bellarine last week to join Corangamite federal member Libby Coker in celebrating the success stories of Fee-Free TAFE...

June 21, 2024

Tens of thousands of new homes slated for Geelong region

COUNCILS across Victoria have been tasked with identifying areas to build new homes to meet future growth. The state government is engaging in local government...

June 20, 2024

Bellarine wineries benefit from renewed China trade

BELLARINE wineries are optimistic about the future as Australian wine exports to China surpass $86 million in just one month since tariffs were lifted...

June 19, 2024

Men’s Sheds receive funding boost

THE Victorian government has announced new funding aimed at enhancing community health and wellbeing through the latest round of the Men's Shed Funding Program. Grant...

June 19, 2024

Victoria boosts early intervention to tackle homelessness and family violence

THE Victorian government has committed $1.1 billion to early intervention programs aimed at reducing family violence and homelessness as part of the 2024/25 budget. This...

June 18, 2024

Queenie to Perform as Queenscliff music festival reveals more acts

MELBOURNE singer-songwriter Queenie, the fearless trash queen alter-ego of Eloise Thetford, is set to make her debut at the Queenscliff Music Festival, captivating the...

June 18, 2024

Students welcome fee relief

LOCAL students have welcomed recent government announcements aimed at reducing HELP debt and alleviating the costs of prac placements. The federal government's initiative will benefit...

June 17, 2024

New rental standards target slumlords

The Victorian government has announced new measures to make the region's rental properties safer and more energy efficient, aiming to lower power bills and...

June 12, 2024

Council boosts community spirit with $4.48 million grant pool

THE City of Greater Geelong has announced the availability of nearly $4.48 million in grants for the 2024-25 financial year. This marks an increase of...

June 12, 2024

Funding to upgrade Bellarine coast safety and access

THE Bellarine Peninsula's coastline is set for major improvements in safety and access through recent state government grant allocations. The Coastal Public Access and Risk...

June 11, 2024

Partnership to drive gender equality and violence prevention

LEADERS from various sectors across the Barwon South West region have joined forces in a new partnership, Respect 2040, aimed at advancing gender equality...

June 5, 2024

Views sought on path to net zero transport

THE federal government is calling for public input on its roadmap to achieve net zero emissions in the transport sector by 2050. The Transport and...

June 5, 2024

Wadawurrung cultural experience sessions held in Queenscliff

THE Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) recently conducted Cultural Experience Sessions in Queenscliff, as part of the long journey towards reconciliation and cultural...

June 1, 2024

Portarlington Folk Festival gets funding boost

PORTARLINGTON is set to welcome visitors for the National Celtic Folk Festival next month, thanks to a $58,000 boost from the state government. The National...

May 31, 2024

Boundary changes shrink Corangamite electorate, expand Wannon and Corio

POPULATION growth across Armstrong Creek, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine will lead to a smaller Corangamite electorate at the next federal election, according...

May 30, 2024

Full lineup for ReSound Music Festival announced

THE full lineup for next month's ReSound Music Festival has been announced, with events set to take place in Geelong and the Bellarine over...

May 30, 2024

Michael Franti and Spearhead to headline Queenscliff Music Festival 2024

MUSIC lovers are in for a treat as soul rockers Michael Franti & Spearhead are set to headline the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) this...

May 29, 2024

City commits to waste management upgrades

THE City of Greater Geelong is gearing up for significant improvements in waste management as part of its proposed 2024-25 budget, which includes major...

May 28, 2024

New Ocean Grove container refund point opens

A NEW Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) refund point has been installed at the Ocean Grove Marketplace, marking the 20th installation in the City of...