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.
January 18, 2025
Ghanda founder Josh Rudd saves surfer in dramatic Jan Juc rescue
A young woman was pulled from treacherous surf at Jan Juc on Saturday after losing her board and being swept out in a strong...
January 16, 2025
Quiksilver founder Alan “Greeny” Green dies aged 77
LAN “Greeny” Green, the visionary co-founder of Quiksilver who transformed surfing culture with his innovative apparel designs, died on Tuesday at his Torquay home...
December 31, 2024
Michael Turner remembered: Geelong legend passes away at 70
TRIBUTES are pouring in for former Geelong great Michael Turner, who has passed away at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with...
December 30, 2024
Victoria’s summer drowning toll rises, sparking safety warnings
SIX people died in Australian waterways over the weekend, pushing the summer toll to 32 and sparking renewed calls for water safety. A rip at...
December 24, 2024
Council rate cap limits hikes but fees still rising
VICTORIAN council rates will increase by no more than 3 per cent next financial year, aligning with the forecast Consumer Price Index, as part...
November 15, 2024
McCartney’s Tim Carson named Agent of the Year
McCartney Real Estate’s Tim Carson claimed the "Top Agent – Total Value Sales, regional residential" title at the REA Group's annual Excellence Awards, a...
November 5, 2024
Parcel lockers launched in Armstrong Creek
AUSTRALIA Post has opened new parcel lockers in Armstrong Creek, giving residents and businesses around-the-clock access to their deliveries. The lockers, located outside HomeCo at...
October 22, 2024
EPA sniffer drones can now detect air pollution
EPA Victoria has enhanced its fleet of drones with new technology that can detect air pollution, allowing the state's environmental watchdog to more effectively...
October 15, 2024
Dragons Abreast Geelong celebrates 20 years of community and camaraderie
DRAGONS Abreast Geelong, affectionately known as the Juggernauts, celebrated two decades of dragon boating at the Geelong Canoe Club on Saturday, with present and...
October 15, 2024
Platypus sighting delights conservationists during citizen science project
A GROUP of more than 40 conservationists gathered by the Barwon River this week, hoping for a glimpse of one of Australia's most elusive...
October 11, 2024
Luxurious coastal home with stunning views hits the market
A luxurious four-bedroom home at 15 Fishos Drive, Torquay, designed and built by a local carpenter, has hit the market. Vendor Alastair said constructing the...
July 23, 2024
First Nations women’s leadership program now open
THE state government has opened applications for its leadership program designed by and for First Nations women. The program offers culturally safe training to support...
July 15, 2024
Paramedics sound alarm on response delays and system failures
PARAMEDICS in Geelong are raising concerns about the impact of ramping and system inefficiencies on their ability to respond to emergencies promptly. Ambulance Victoria paramedic...
July 14, 2024
Treaty another step closer for Victoria
THE Victorian government has advanced Treaty negotiations with the launch of the Treaty Negotiations Database. Launched this week by the Treaty Authority, the database will...
July 8, 2024
Nurses and midwives secure 28.4 per cent pay rise
NURSES and midwives in Victoria are set to receive a significant pay increase following a new agreement approved by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery...
July 7, 2024
Legislation to end live sheep exports passes parliament
THE federal Parliament has passed legislation to end the export of live sheep by sea, marking a significant step forward in animal welfare. The law,...
July 4, 2024
Legislation to end live sheep exports passes parliament
THE federal Parliament has passed legislation to end the export of live sheep by sea, marking a significant step forward in animal welfare. The law,...
July 1, 2024
Unemployment rate falls to 4.0% in May
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 4.0 per...
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 26, 2024
Remanufacturing facility opens at ManuFutures
A NEW facility in Geelong is set to enhance sustainable remanufacturing in the Australian healthcare system, supported by the Victorian government. Located at ManuFutures in...
June 26, 2024
New café extension under way at Geelong Botanic Gardens
CONSTRUCTION has begun on an upgrade to the café in the Tea House building at the Geelong Botanic Gardens, aiming to offer customers a...
June 25, 2024
Victorian government Invests in women’s health
THE state government has announced an $18 million investment to enhance women's health services across Victoria, focusing on preventative health promotion and education. This funding,...
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