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.
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...
February 8, 2024
Landy Field rejuvenation plan off and running
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved an application for $5 million of state funds for the rejuvenation of the John Landy Athletics...
February 8, 2024
Final days to help shape Market Square
THE community has only one week left to share their insights and ideas on the City of Greater Geelong's Market Square quarter masterplan. The process...
February 5, 2024
Victorian summer drownings up 18 per cent
NEW data from Surf Life Saving Victoria reveals summer drownings are 18 per cent higher than the same time last year, and higher than...
February 5, 2024
Wadawurrung apply for native title
THE Wadawurrung people have submitted an application for a native title determination to the Federal Court, covering an area around the Bellarine, Surf Coast,...
February 3, 2024
Records tumble at weekend auctions in Torquay
SATURDAY auctions in Torquay achieved remarkable results, with two properties selling for a combined $11 million. 82 The Esplanade sold within its range of $7.8...
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