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

March 16, 2024

Queen Victoria statue toppling captured on video

CLIMATE activists have posted a video showing the toppling of a Queen Victoria statue in Geelong's eastern gardens last week, triggering a police investigation. The...

March 14, 2024

Coker rejects nuclear reactor in region

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has slammed suggestions a nuclear power station could be built in her electorate. Since September last year, the Coalition...

March 12, 2024

Coker wants seismic blasting decision halted

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has called for a halt on the decision of seismic blasting in the Otway Basin until a proper review...

March 7, 2024

Crackdown imminent on aggressive showerhead tactics

THE Victorian government is poised to clamp down on aggressive door-to-door salespeople offering free, and sometimes unwanted and unnecessary, showerhead replacements by May 1. These...

March 3, 2024

Corporate leaders to race for Lifeline support

BUSINESS leaders from Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine will take their marks at the Geelong Racing Club on May 17 for the...

March 1, 2024

Surf Coast Highway reopens one week early

THE Surf Coast Highway reopened today, one week ahead of schedule, following weeks of commuter pain.

The highway was reopened northbound just after 3.00...

February 29, 2024

“Gut-wrenching”: Eagles snatch Dragons’ grant opportunity

THE City of Greater Geelong has opted to replace Hamlyn Park with Elderslie Reserve in its list of submissions to the Victorian government's Regional...

February 28, 2024

Point Henry to host free chemical disposal event

SUSTAINABILITY Victoria and local councils are urging residents not to dispose of toxic chemicals in their kerbside bins or down the drain. Instead residents are...

February 28, 2024

Webinar to shed light on paediatric concussion care

BARWON Health is set to host a webinar bringing together specialists from McKellar Kids Rehab and an audience of parents, coaches, and teachers to...

February 27, 2024

GMHBA, Cats team up to improve youth mental health

FIVE Geelong schools are set to benefit from a partnership between GMHBA Health Insurance and the Geelong Football Club, aimed at tackling the mental...

February 26, 2024

Victorian payroll tax may double regional emergency department visits

THE Victorian government's new payroll tax on medical clinics could see emergency department visits surge, potentially affecting the state budget by a $1 billion...

February 24, 2024

Deakin University celebrates its largest graduating class

DEAKIN University is set to celebrate its largest ever graduating class with more than 4,400 students participating in graduation ceremonies from February 13-22 at...

February 23, 2024

Geelong hosts digital innovation summit

THE City of Greater Geelong hosted a Digital Innovation Summit yesterday (Thursday, February 22), to boost local business growth through digital innovation. Supported by Business...

February 22, 2024

New veterans’ and families’ hub coming to Surf Coast and Geelong

THE Federal Government has announced a significant boost for veteran services in the Surf Coast and Geelong area, awarding RSL Victoria a $5.445 million...

February 22, 2024

Regional train strikes roll on

INDUSTRIAL action at regional passenger rail operator V/Line will continue today (Friday, February 23) when the union conducts the fourth four-hour work stoppage this...

February 19, 2024

Geelong municipal monitors file final report

THE City of Greater Geelong's municipal monitors have submitted their final report to the state government, marking the end of their 12-month term. In February...

February 18, 2024

Tax cuts eagerly awaited as living costs rise

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new figures showing a 6.9 per cent increase in living costs for employee households in the...

February 18, 2024

Geelong forum tackles climate resilience

GEELONG Sustainability has teamed up with Common Ground Project to launch the Community Climate Resilience Forum, focusing on climate disaster preparedness in the Geelong...

February 15, 2024

Union issues Taylor Swift travel warning

INDUSTRIAL action at V/Line tomorrow could disrupt travel plans for fans heading to the Taylor Swift concert in Melbourne. Staff including conductors, controllers, and customer...

February 14, 2024

Ambulance Victoria speeds up response times

AMBULANCE Victoria's paramedics are getting to emergencies faster in the Barwon South West Region despite facing unprecedented demand. Regional director Jerome Peyton said last week...

February 13, 2024

Regional Victoria leads Australia in job creation

NEW Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures show an extra 5,600 jobs were created in regional Victoria in December. This surge is part...

February 9, 2024

Northern Aquatic and Community Hub officially opens

THE Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane opened its doors today (Friday, February 9), marking a significant milestone for...

February 8, 2024

Industrial action on V/Line network to intensify

THE Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has informed V/Line of its plan to conduct rolling four-hour work stoppages as industrial action enters its...

February 6, 2024

Salty swimmers prepare for Wreck2Reef

INDENTED Head Yacht Club's biggest annual fundraiser, the Wreck2Reef, returns on February 10. The 2024 event will introduce the inaugural Yellow Pole Swim, a new...