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.
May 23, 2024
Waurn Ponds roads get major upgrade
A SIGNIFICANT upgrade to Sugargum Drive and Bodega Street near Waurn Ponds Station has been completed, enhancing infrastructure for both road users and pedestrians. The...
May 22, 2024
Outgoing Avalon Airport boss advocates for rail connection in final interview
AVALON Airport chief executive Tony Brun, in his final interview before announcing his departure last Wednesday, reiterated that a rail connection to Avalon Airport...
May 22, 2024
Geelong Young Professionals to host breakfast with Colleen Callander
THE Geelong Young Professionals will host award-winning chief executive officer Colleen Callander as the keynote speaker at their upcoming networking breakfast this May, aiming...
May 22, 2024
Dodgy door-knockers told to take a cold shower
THE Victorian government has banned telemarketing and door-knocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program in response to consumer complaints about high-pressure sales tactics. The...
May 20, 2024
New dental facility opens in Norlane
A NEW dental facility has opened at Barwon Health North, replacing the former service at Corio Community Health Centre. The $5.3 million investment, supported by...
May 19, 2024
CFA urges caution for landowners burning off
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting burn-offs, following a year in which volunteers responded to 815...
May 14, 2024
New home loan values climb, driven by larger loans and rising house prices
THE value of new housing loans in Australia has surged to $27.6 billion, marking a 17.9 per cent increase since March 2023, according to...
May 13, 2024
Rage applying becomes latest workplace trend among Australian professionals
THE phenomenon known as "rage applying" has emerged as the latest trend among Australian professionals, according to a study by recruitment company Robert Walters. Defined...
May 13, 2024
Government to cutstudent debt by $3 billion
THE Albanese government has announced a significant reduction in student debt, affecting more than three million Australians, ahead of its third federal budget to...
May 11, 2024
Feedback sought on future transport strategy
THE City of Greater Geelong has launched a call for community feedback to shape an Integrated Transport Strategy aimed at guiding transport decisions for...
May 10, 2024
Tapping into the community for educational innovation.
The St Aloysius Primary School is leveraging its strong local connections to provide students with innovative educational experiences. Visual/performing arts and STEAM educators Jo Britt...
May 10, 2024
Applications open for 2025 Pegasus Scholarships.
The Geelong College is inviting applications for its 2025 Pegasus Scholarships, aimed at students with exceptional co-curricular talents entering Years 9, 10, or 11. These...
May 10, 2024
Championing apprenticeships and traineeships in local industries
Victorian Group Training (VGTC) has been a cornerstone in the Geelong, Bellarine, and Surf Coast communities for over two decades, providing extensive training and...
May 5, 2024
Local warning as Australians continue to lose billions to scams
RESIDENTS are being warned to be alert to scammers as Australians reported losses totalling $2.74 billion to scams last year. The ACCC-National Anti-Scam Centre report...
May 3, 2024
Geelong’s largest business festival enters new partnership phase
THE City of Greater Geelong has launched a new three-year partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce to host the Geelong Small Business Festival. The...
May 3, 2024
The Sands Torquay listed for sale
THE Sands Torquay has been placed on the market by receivers Mackay Goodwin, after the owners defaulted on a loan. Situated in Torquay, the property...
May 3, 2024
Victorian government targets dodgy rentals with new campaign
THE state government is stepping up efforts to ensure rental properties across Victoria meet minimum safety and quality standards with a campaign to educate...
May 3, 2024
Pioneering health and wellbeing in the workplace
Winning an award is usually a moment of immediate celebration and pride, but for Arthur St, the Health and Wellbeing Promoting Workplace Award, sponsored...
May 3, 2024
Embark on your Journey with the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards
The Geelong Business Excellence Awards, managed by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce and supported by major sponsors, extend an opportunity that reaches far beyond...
May 3, 2024
Geelong Pest Control: setting the standard in customer service
At Geelong Pest Control, setting a benchmark in the industry begins with a morning bench-press—a literal and metaphorical push towards excellence. This commitment has led...
April 28, 2024
State government calls on Victorian Traditional Owners to join Aboriginal Heritage Council
THE state government is calling on Victorian Traditional Owners to join the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, aiming to safeguard Aboriginal cultural heritage across the...
April 27, 2024
Man arrested in Torquay following alleged stabbing and assaults
VICTORIA Police arrested a man after a series of violent incidents in Torquay, including a stabbing and multiple assaults, on 27 April. Early in the...
April 23, 2024
Council introduces strategic advocacy framework for broader collaboration
THE City of Greater Geelong has unanimously approved a comprehensive Advocacy Framework, setting the stage for an enhanced collaborative effort across local, regional, state,...
April 22, 2024
Council seeks feedback on new policy to tackle gender inequality in sports
THE City of Greater Geelong has released its Draft Fair Access Policy for public feedback, aimed at addressing and eradicating gender inequality in community...
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