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

October 7, 2021

Employees to get paid leave after a miscarriage

FEDERAL Parliament has passed historic changes to the Fair Work Act, giving Australian couples who experience miscarriage two days of paid bereavement leave. Two weeks...

September 10, 2021

Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s goes virtual

A COMMUNITY walk for Parkinson’s disease is going ahead despite almost being cancelled due to COVID restrictions. A Walk in the Park is an opportunity...

September 6, 2021

Geelong artists shortlisted for

TWO artists from Geelong have been shortlisted in the inaugural National Capital Art Prize. Geelong’s Janne Kearney and Samuel Massey were both shortlisted along with...

August 21, 2021

From busking in Byron to taking on the world

Following a series of pre-pandemic sold-out shows across the globe, ARIA award winning singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is set to tour regional Australia and his...

August 6, 2021

Road safety film comp targets region’s young road users

THE State Government is calling on the region’s creative minds to pitch a short film concept that promotes road safety and helps save lives. The...

July 24, 2021

Torquay talent takes on 24 Hours of Le Mans

HOMEGROWN racing star Scott Andrews has got the nod for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans car race. “I’ve dreamt of doing this race...

June 25, 2021

Shortest day followed by longest night

BELLARINE residents have celebrated the southern hemisphere’s winter solstice by taking a freezing cold dip in the Barwon River. Participants from regular Barwon Heads and...

June 13, 2021

Geelong leads nation in shoe recycling

MORE than 3,000 pairs of old sneakers have been dropped off at a Geelong recycling collection station in the past 18 months. Geelong’s Rebel Sports...

June 3, 2021

Emergency food hub to battle Geelong hunger crisis

A NEW emergency food hub at North Geelong has opened to assist people affected by food insecurity in the Geelong region. The new hub forms...

June 2, 2021

Distinguished gentlemen ride for awareness

DAPPER gents on vintage motorbikes thundered into town this week for a bike ride with a difference. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage...

May 31, 2021

CFA thanks its vital volunteers

THE CFA has celebrated and thanked its volunteers for National Volunteer Week, which concluded Sunday. The recognition comes after a challenging 2020 which saw Victorian...

May 25, 2021

Life saving support for local clubs

BARWON Water has donated $10,000 to assist local Surf Life Saving Clubs to purchase much-needed equipment. Anglesea, Fairhaven, Bancoora and 13th Beach SLSCs each received...

May 20, 2021

School strike for climate

LOCAL school students will strike as part of their efforts to save the planet from the impacts of climate change. Hundreds of students from across...