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.
June 19, 2024
Victoria boosts early intervention to tackle homelessness and family violence
THE Victorian government has committed $1.1 billion to early intervention programs aimed at reducing family violence and homelessness as part of the 2024/25 budget. This...
June 18, 2024
Students welcome fee relief
LOCAL students have welcomed recent government announcements aimed at reducing HELP debt and alleviating the costs of prac placements. The federal government's initiative will benefit...
June 18, 2024
Annual inflation hits 3.6 per cent
THE latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.6 per cent in the 12...
June 18, 2024
Businesses urged to bolster cybersecurity for EOFY
THE Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and MYOB have joined forces to help the region's small businesses defend against a surge in...
June 17, 2024
New rental standards target slumlords
The Victorian government has announced new measures to make the region's rental properties safer and more energy efficient, aiming to lower power bills and...
June 16, 2024
Vanessa McColl takes the helm at Anam Cara House
ANAM Cara House Geelong (ACHG) has welcomed Vanessa McColl as its new CEO, bringing with her 35 years of experience as a registered nurse,...
June 12, 2024
Council boosts community spirit with $4.48 million grant pool
THE City of Greater Geelong has announced the availability of nearly $4.48 million in grants for the 2024-25 financial year. This marks an increase of...
June 12, 2024
McGrath expands to regional Victoria with new office in Armstrong Creek
MCGRATH Estate Agents has announced the opening of a new office in Armstrong Creek, marking a significant step in the company's strategic expansion into...
June 11, 2024
Partnership to drive gender equality and violence prevention
LEADERS from various sectors across the Barwon South West region have joined forces in a new partnership, Respect 2040, aimed at advancing gender equality...
June 9, 2024
New report reveals Australian supermarkets’ progress on nutrition policies
AUSTRALIAN supermarkets are falling short in their nutrition policies, according to a new report from Geelong researchers. Deakin University's Global Centre for Preventive Health and...
June 9, 2024
More patients getting better from the comfort of home
NEW data reveals the state government's Better at Home program has delivered more than one million admitted bed days at home since it began...
June 8, 2024
EPA urges residents to track their trash
THE Environment Protection Authority is sounding the alarm on the rise of illegal waste dumping, stressing that it is everyone's responsibility to monitor the...
June 5, 2024
Views sought on path to net zero transport
THE federal government is calling for public input on its roadmap to achieve net zero emissions in the transport sector by 2050. The Transport and...
June 5, 2024
Geelong to participate in study on virus-fighting technology in aged care
THE Victorian government is backing a new world-leading study to assess the effectiveness of germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light technology in reducing COVID-19 and other...
June 4, 2024
Geelong transport costs surge
TRANSPORT costs are continuing to rise at a higher rate than general inflation, stressing household budgets across Australia. Melbourne and Geelong are experiencing the...
May 31, 2024
Boundary changes shrink Corangamite electorate, expand Wannon and Corio
POPULATION growth across Armstrong Creek, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine will lead to a smaller Corangamite electorate at the next federal election, according...
May 30, 2024
Full lineup for ReSound Music Festival announced
THE full lineup for next month's ReSound Music Festival has been announced, with events set to take place in Geelong and the Bellarine over...
May 29, 2024
City commits to waste management upgrades
THE City of Greater Geelong is gearing up for significant improvements in waste management as part of its proposed 2024-25 budget, which includes major...
May 29, 2024
Regional Victoria leads in year-on-year growth for new listings
NEW data from the PropTrack Listings Report reveals a significant increase in new property listings across regional Victoria in April, highlighting a strong market...
May 26, 2024
State government allocates $1.5 million to Geelong Food Relief efforts
THE state government has committed $1.5 million to enhance the capabilities of six Regional Food Relief Hubs, including the Geelong Food Relief Centre, as...
May 26, 2024
Trio vows to make Geelong greener, one ward at a time
THE Greens have announced three candidates for this year's council elections in Greater Geelong. The party aims to bring fresh energy and bold ideas to...
May 25, 2024
Colin Hay live at Costa Hall
Prepare for an unforgettable night as Colin Hay, the legendary voice of Men at Work, brings his dynamic performance to Geelong on June 29. Known...
May 24, 2024
Pakington North urban design framework opens for community feedback
THE Pakington North Urban Design Framework (UDF) is now available for public viewing on the City of Greater Geelong's Have Your Say page. This framework,...
May 23, 2024
Free tree planting program aims to beautify Greater Geelong
GEELONG residents can now request a free tree for their nature strip or nearby reserve as part of the City's 2024 tree planting season,...
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