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

March 8, 2024

Contemporary elegance: luxurious family haven at 18 Brumby Drive awaits

Discover the epitome of contemporary living with this immaculately maintained, single-storey gem nestled within luscious lawns and meticulously landscaped grounds. Perfect for the growing family,...

March 6, 2024

A touch of Paris at the Potato Shed

The Potato Shed is set to host Paris After Dark this month, bringing the essence of French chanson right to your doorstep. Award-winning entertainer Milko...

March 4, 2024

Geelong vehicle testing uncovers fuel consumption, emissions discrepancies

GEELONG's Real-World Testing Program has unveiled significant discrepancies between on-road and laboratory results for fuel consumption and emissions in its second round of testing,...

March 3, 2024

Corporate leaders to race for Lifeline support

BUSINESS leaders from Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine will take their marks at the Geelong Racing Club on May 17 for the...

March 1, 2024

Surf Coast Highway reopens one week early

THE Surf Coast Highway reopened today one week ahead of schedule, following weeks of commuter pain.

The highway was reopened northbound just after 3.00...

February 28, 2024

Point Henry to host free chemical disposal event

SUSTAINABILITY Victoria and local councils are urging residents not to dispose of toxic chemicals in their kerbside bins or down the drain. Instead residents are...

February 28, 2024

Webinar to shed light on paediatric concussion care

BARWON Health is set to host a webinar bringing together specialists from McKellar Kids Rehab and an audience of parents, coaches, and teachers to...

February 26, 2024

Works start on hydrogen service station

WORKS have begun on the country's first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling station in Geelong. Viva Energy Australia's New Energies Service Station, set for completion in late...

February 23, 2024

Toppled Geelong transmission towers make Nats go nuclear

LEADER of the federal Nationals David Littleproud has used the collapse of six transmission towers near Geelong to argue for a National Energy Summit...

February 22, 2024

Regional train strikes roll on

INDUSTRIAL action at regional passenger rail operator V/Line will continue today (Friday, February 23) when the union conducts the fourth four-hour work stoppage this...

February 19, 2024

Geelong Arts Centre CEO to step down for new role

THE Geelong Arts Centre has announced the upcoming departure of its CEO and Creative Director, Joel McGuinness, who will leave at the end of...

February 19, 2024

Geelong municipal monitors file final report

THE City of Greater Geelong's municipal monitors have submitted their final report to the state government, marking the end of their 12-month term. In February...

February 18, 2024

Geelong mooted as possible site for major recycling centre

GEELONG could become the site for a transformative new recycling centre aimed at repurposing steel from decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms, according to...

February 18, 2024

Tax cuts eagerly awaited as living costs rise

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new figures showing a 6.9 per cent increase in living costs for employee households in the...

February 16, 2024

Geelong welcomes new waterfront wellness centre

DeakinACTIVE Waterfront Wellness Centre is set to welcome the Geelong community to its new premises with a community open day tomorrow (Saturday, February 17),...

February 15, 2024

Union issues Swift travel warning

INDUSTRIAL action at V/Line tomorrow could disrupt travel plans for fans heading to the Taylor Swift concert in Melbourne. Staff including conductors, controllers, and customer...

February 15, 2024

Geelong’s Ford factory remodelled as housing hub

GEELONG's former Ford factory has been transformed into a hub for innovative housing solutions. This redevelopment introduces a pioneering approach to construction, with Cross Laminated...

February 14, 2024

Geelong Design Week exhibition secures top award in New York

Deakin University's 'Perpetual Pigments: Sustainable Colour Continuous Culture' exhibition has won gold at the Anthem Awards in New York. The exhibition brought to light a...

February 14, 2024

Ambulance Victoria speeds up response times

AMBULANCE Victoria's paramedics are getting to emergencies faster in the Barwon South West Region despite facing unprecedented demand. Regional director Jerome Peyton said last week...

February 13, 2024

Kardinia Park to get digital billboard boost

KARDINIA Park Stadium Trust has lodged an application with the City of Greater Geelong to install a digital billboard as part of an external...

February 13, 2024

Regional Victoria leads Australia in job creation

NEW Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures show an extra 5,600 jobs were created in regional Victoria in December. This surge is part...

February 9, 2024

Northern Aquatic and Community Hub officially opens

THE Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane opened its doors today (Friday, February 9), marking a significant milestone for...

February 8, 2024

Industrial action on V/Line network to intensify

THE Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has informed V/Line of its plan to conduct rolling four-hour work stoppages as industrial action enters its...