About: Angus Smith

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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.

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March 7, 2026

The business we chose to build

FOR Jade Taylor, business has never been just about profit. It has always been about people. As the CEO and Founder of Sistability, she has...

March 5, 2026

Alan Kohler and Sally Auld to speak at Northern Rivers economic breakfast

BY TIMES NEWS GROUP

BUSINESS NSW will bring two of Australia's leading economic commentators to Ballina next month for its fourth annual Northern Rivers Economic...

March 5, 2026

Alan Kohler and Sally Auld to speak at Northern Rivers economic breakfast

BY TIMES NEWS GROUP

BUSINESS NSW will bring two of Australia's leading economic commentators to Ballina next month for its fourth annual Northern Rivers Economic...

February 25, 2026

Measles alert extends to Lismore after infectious case attended hospital

Health authorities have issued a new measles alert for Lismore, days after a confirmed case prompted warnings across Byron Bay, as exposure sites...

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 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 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 15, 2025

Bluesfest line-up leaked ahead of Monday’s reveal

LEAKED artist names are circulating on social media ahead of Bluesfest’s first official line-up announcement on Monday. Media received the embargoed list on Thursday...

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...

November 9, 2025

New housing planned to attract health workers to Lismore

NEW flood-resilient housing near Lismore Base Hospital is being planned to help attract and retain essential health workers. The project is part of the NSW...

November 4, 2025

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary collapses into administration

BYRON BAY Wildlife Sanctuary has entered voluntary administration, with conservation charity Wildlife Recovery Australia (WRA) confirming the move and assuring the community that animal...

November 1, 2025

Updated storm warning as Northern Rivers braces for dangerous conditions

 

DESTRUCTIVE winds, the possibility of flash floods, and giant hail are again headed for northern NSW and southeast Queensland.