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

July 2, 2025

State backs Big Freeze with $250,000 donation

VICTORIA has pledged $250,000 to Neale Daniher's FightMND campaign, backing efforts to fund research and support people living with Motor Neurone Disease. The donation will...

July 2, 2025

Geelong Decanted brings top wine producers together

A NEW tasting series will bring together leading local wineries over two Thursday nights next month, highlighting the depth of Geelong's wine regions. Geelong Decanted's...

July 1, 2025

Helpdesk to support Victoria’s apprentices

A FREE helpdesk has been launched to support Victorian apprentices and trainees with pay, training and workplace issues. The State Government has launched the Apprenticeships...

July 1, 2025

Victoria smashes food and fibre export target

VICTORIA has hit its $20 billion food and fibre export goal six years ahead of schedule, cementing its place as Australia's top exporter in...

June 30, 2025

Seismic blasting proposal again delayed

SEISMIC surveying plans off Victoria's west coast have been delayed again, with the project still under review by the national offshore regulator. Seismic surveying, which...

June 25, 2025

Water sector on track for 100 per cent renewables

THE STATE'S water corporations are on track to run entirely on renewable electricity by the end of the year, cutting emissions and lowering costs. Water...

June 24, 2025

New policy backs Victorian industry and jobs

VICTORIA has unveiled a new plan to grow local industries, boost advanced manufacturing and create secure jobs across the state. Industry and advanced manufacturing minister...

June 24, 2025

Push for 111 crisis number to simplify mental health support

A CAMPAIGN to launch 111 as Australia's single mental health crisis number is gaining traction, with advocates calling for an end to the confusion...

May 28, 2025

Under 18s to get free Victorian public transport next year

CHILDREN across Victoria will be able to travel for free on public transport from January 1, 2026, under a major cost-of-living measure announced in...

May 18, 2025

Chance to cash in as Geelong hits recycling milestone

GEELONG residents have returned more than 103 million drink containers through Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme since its launch in November, earning nearly $11 million...

May 16, 2025

Libby Coker reflects on re-election and what comes next

A WEEK after her re-election, Libby Coker still carries the weight of the moment. "It's quite emotional," she says. "To have a role to play...

May 6, 2025

Access increases to free medication to reverse opioid overdoses

More people across Victoria will be able to get access to free naloxone under an expansion of the state's overdose prevention program. This week, acting...

May 2, 2025

Australians head to the polls this weekend

MORE than 7,000 polling places will open across the nation tomorrow (Saturday, May 3) as Australians cast their votes in the federal election. Polling places...

April 30, 2025

New watchdog powers to target misconduct on construction sites

A NEW referral service will be set up to handle complaints about misconduct on Victorian construction sites, under legislation introduced to Parliament this week. The...

April 29, 2025

Labor promises fast track for 6,000 tradies

A RE-ELECTED Albanese Labor government will invest $78 million to help 6,000 experienced workers become fully qualified tradies under a new national program. The Advanced...

April 28, 2025

Stronger laws target hate speech in Victoria

NEW anti-vilification laws passed by the Victorian parliament will extend protections to more groups and introduce tougher penalties for serious hate speech and threats. The...

April 16, 2025

New MRI machine cuts wait times in Norlane

A NEW MRI machine has been installed at Barwon Health North in Norlane, improving access to diagnostic imaging for patients in Geelong's northern suburbs. The...

April 16, 2025

Victoria pushes for real increase to minimum wages

THE Victorian government has called for a real wage increase for workers on minimum and award wages as part of its submission to the...

April 9, 2025

Victoria records leading cardiacarrest survival rate

VICTORIA has recorded its highest cardiac arrest survival rate on record, with 41 per cent of patients surviving to hospital discharge in 2023-24. New data...

April 1, 2025

Labor commits $5.45 million to Drysdale club

A RE-ELECTED Federal Labor Government would invest $5.45 million in upgrades at Drysdale Recreation Reserve to support the Drysdale Football Netball Club. The funding would...

April 1, 2025

AMA backs transparency push but says fee tool overhaul must go further

THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the federal government's commitment to improve transparency around private health costs but says broader reform is needed...

March 31, 2025

Liberals pledge $2.7 million for Geelong palliative care facility

AN ELECTED Liberal Government would commit $2.7 million to help complete the final stage of upgrades at Anam Cara House Geelong, including eight additional...

March 26, 2025

Victoria cracks down on engineered stone to protect workers

A BAN on the processing, manufacture, and supply of engineered stone is now fully in effect across Victoria, as authorities continue efforts to prevent...

March 24, 2025

Nike exec takes the reins at Rip Curl

ASHLEY Reade has been appointed chief executive of Rip Curl and will join the surf brand in the coming months. The Victorian-raised executive will be...