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.
August 30, 2024
Agape launches fashion parade as homelessness soars in Northern Rivers
TWEED Heads-based Agape Outreach is hosting an Up-Cycled Fashion Parade to raise funds to support its work as homelessness surges across the Northern Rivers. The...
August 27, 2024
Tyalgum Music Festival brings opera and chamber music to life
THE Tyalgum Music Festival returns to the picturesque village of Tyalgum in Northern NSW from 13-15 September 2024. The festival offers a rich program blending...
August 21, 2024
Bluesfest announces star-studded line-up for final festival in 2025
BLUESFEST Byron Bay has unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform at its 36th and final festival, taking place over Easter from...
August 21, 2024
New nature playground for Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
BYRON Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is building a state-of-the-art nature playground to help it become more sustainable. The Knockrow attraction – previously known as Macadamia Castle...
August 20, 2024
Japanese manufacturer acquires Byron’s Smart Energy
JAPANESE appliance maker Rinnai Corporation Australia has announced the acquisition of Byron-founded Smart Energy Group, marking its entry into the solar PV and battery market. The...
August 20, 2024
Tweed set to benefit from amendments to Regional Development Act
THE NSW Government has introduced legislation to Parliament aimed at updating the Regional Development Act 2004. The amendments seek to support sustainable investments across regional...
August 19, 2024
Local study finds Australians struggle to spot dodgy moles
AUSTRALIANS are struggling to identify malignant melanomas on their skin, raising concerns about the effectiveness of self-detection guidelines. New research from Southern Cross University shows...
August 17, 2024
Byron Bay to host Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025
BYRON has been announced as the host of the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025. The event will be an official stop on the...
August 17, 2024
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport marks 20 years with Virgin Australia
BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Virgin Australia, marking a significant milestone for the region's aviation sector. As part of...
August 16, 2024
North Coast Mud Trail returns to showcase local ceramic artistry
THE Northern Rivers region will once again become a hub of creativity as the North Coast Mud Trail returns this weekend on August 17...
August 14, 2024
Bluesfest Byron Bay to close with final festival in 2025
BLUESFEST Byron Bay, Australia's most awarded music festival, will hold its final event in 2025. After 35 years of bringing top "Blues, Roots, and Beyond"...
August 14, 2024
Veterans employment exceeds targets in NSW
THE NSW Public Service has surpassed its veteran employment targets, with 773 veterans hired since October 2022, exceeding the 18-month goal of 750. Ballina RSL...
August 13, 2024
Ballina Library social circle hosts local author
THE works of local author Penny Fields-Schneider were explored at a recent Ballina Library Social Circle meeting. Fields-Schneider, known for her historical fiction series "Portraits in...
August 13, 2024
Early Learning Matters Week at Tweed City
TWEED City Shopping Centre hosted Early Learning Matters Week this week, bringing together early childhood educators, parents, caregivers, and community leaders from across Australia. Organised...
August 12, 2024
Local North Coast Students shine at 2024 Indigenous talent identification camps
INDIGENOUS students from the North Coast gathered at Southern Cross University for the 2024 UAA and NCAS Indigenous Talent Identification Camps. The camps, organised by...
August 11, 2024
Better deal for region’s gig workers
THE NSW Government will introduce new legislation to provide protections for gig workers in the food delivery and rideshare sectors. The reforms empower the NSW...
August 11, 2024
Northern Rivers votes
NOMINATIONS are now open for the NSW council elections on September 14, where local leaders across the state will be chosen. The window to update...
August 11, 2024
Byron Bay to host first Women’s SurfAid Cup
SURFAID is partnering with the Byron Bay Surf Festival to present the first annual Women's SurfAid Cup Byron Bay on August 16. The event is...
August 9, 2024
Friends of Tweed regional art bus tour
FRIENDS of Tweed Regional Gallery are hosting a tour celebrating the contributions of women artists in the Northern Rivers region. The event, held on August...
August 9, 2024
The 79-year history Swans will have to overcome to win the flag after stunning Port loss
Ladder-leaders Sydney are going to have to overcome some pretty concerning history if they're going to win the AFL premiership in 2024. That history is...
August 9, 2024
The issue with send-offs in the NRL
SEN's Joel Caine has urged the NRL to change its send-off system as his former club the Wests Tigers were reduced to 12 men...
August 7, 2024
Blackmore Family donates $10 million for naturopathic research
SOUTHERN Cross University has received a $10 million gift from the Blackmore Family Foundation to further research and education in naturopathic medicine. This is the...
August 7, 2024
Project revitalises Indigenous cultural practices through sustainable fishing nets
A local research project is revitalising the cultural practice of string-making to construct traditional fishing nets while fostering community connection and sustainability. The Southern Cross...
August 6, 2024
Firewheel Nursery inspires Daintree project
FIREWHEEL Rainforest Nursery, a staple in native plant production for over 35 years, has become the blueprint for Rainforest Rescue's ambitious new initiative in...
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