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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July 29, 2025

DonateLife urges NSW residents to register as organ donor numbers fall

DONATELIFE is urging NSW residents to talk to their families about organ donation as new figures show registrations have dropped by 11 per cent...

July 29, 2025

Pickleball rally draws 242 players to Ballina

BALLINA will host a three-day pickleball tournament from August 1 to 3, drawing 242 players from across Australia. The Northern Rivers Regional Rally will be...

July 28, 2025

Registrations open for 2025 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee

REGISTRATIONS are now open for the 2025 Prime Minister's Spelling Bee, a free online competition for students in Years 3 to 8 across Australia. The...

July 27, 2025

Community urged to slow down as koala breeding season begins

KOALA breeding season is approaching across the Northern Rivers, and local councils and Friends of the Koala are asking drivers to help reduce road...

July 27, 2025

Byron Shire Council warns illegal ‘dark’ kitchens face heavy fines

BYRON Shire Council is urging anyone selling food to register their business, as authorities report a rise in home-based and online food operators since...

July 25, 2025

Controlled airspace delayed at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

CONTROLLED airspace at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport will not be introduced until June 2026, after Airservices Australia delayed the start date by seven months. The...

July 25, 2025

The rise of the tribute

COLD Chisel's Khe Sanh rattles the windows of a Wollongong bar. Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon drifts through a sold–out theatre in Perth. The bands aren't...

July 25, 2025

New pump bolsters Murwillumbah flood defences

A NEW stormwater pump station will boost Murwillumbah's flood protection as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of severe weather. Completed in February,...

July 25, 2025

Last chance for local filmmakers to enter Byron Bay Film Festival

NORTHERN Rivers filmmakers have two weeks left to enter the Byron Bay Film Festival, which will showcase regional talent alongside global cinema this October. The...

July 24, 2025

Longboard titles return to Tweed Coast

THE Australian Longboard Titles have returned to the Tweed Coast, bringing more than 300 surfers from across the country for six days of competition. The...

July 24, 2025

Cheaper home battery program now available for households

NORTH Coast households and small businesses can access 30 per cent discounts on home battery systems through a new federal program. The $2.3 billion Cheaper...

July 23, 2025

Grants open for projects supporting women and girls

APPLICATIONS are now open for the Northern Rivers Community Foundation's 2025 Empowering Women and Girls grants. Three grants of $20,000 will be awarded to women-led,...

July 23, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW trains for flood readiness on North Coast

VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue's Ballina and Point Danger units have taken part in a major flood readiness exercise on the Corindi River at Red...

July 22, 2025

Country mayors say regional councils hit hardest by cost shifting

REGIONAL councils are being forced to absorb growing state and federal responsibilities, with new figures showing cost shifting has hit $1.5 billion a year...

July 22, 2025

Push to transform Byron town centre

CREATIVITY, culture and community will guide a new council project aimed at reinvigorating the Byron Bay town centre. The trial, funded by the NSW Government,...

July 17, 2025

Council grants 15-year licence to Fletcher Street Cottage

BYRON Shire Council has granted a 15-year licence to Fletcher Street Cottage, securing the future of Byron Bay's homelessness support hub from 2026. The Byron...

July 17, 2025

Roundabout upgrade complete in Lennox Head

A NEW roundabout is now operational at the intersection of Byron Bay Road and Byron Street in Lennox Head after a $1.53 million safety...

July 15, 2025

Luxury riverfront estate heads to auction at Banora Point

A RENOVATED Hamptons-style estate on more than 11.3 hectares of riverfront land at Banora Point will go to auction on August 7. Known as Stone...

July 15, 2025

Locals invited to help shape Byron’s response to homelessness

BYRON Shire residents are being invited to help shape local action on homelessness as part of a new project gathering 1000 community voices. The 1000...

July 14, 2025

Cafes ditch single-use cups for July

CAFES across Mullumbimby have stopped offering single-use coffee cups for July as part of a new waste reduction initiative led by Byron Shire Council...

July 14, 2025

Minns and Cabinet heading to Tweed for community forum

NSW Premier Chris Minns and his cabinet will visit the Tweed later this month as part of the state government's Community Cabinet program. The forum...

July 11, 2025

Fires spark warning on e-bike batteries

A STRING of dangerous lithium-ion battery fires has prompted a safety warning from Fire and Rescue NSW. Recent incidents in the region have included an...

July 11, 2025

Love, drawn together

Jodi Rodgers didn't plan to write a book, and Kelvin Wong wasn't trying to illustrate one. But what began as a way to stay...

July 10, 2025

Broadwater Bridge reopens after $1.6 million upgrade

BROADWATER Bridge is open again after a $1.6 million upgrade restored a key link between the Lismore and Richmond Valley local government areas. The project...