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.
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...
February 3, 2024
Geelong research reveals new hope for obesity-induced heart disease
RESEARCHERS at Deakin University have identified a connection between obesity and amyloid beta, a protein known for its role in Alzheimer's Disease development. Obesity-induced heart...
February 3, 2024
Breakthrough in medical mystery surrounding Buruli ulcer
RESEARCHERS have solved the long-standing 80-year mystery of the Buruli ulcer's spread across the Geelong region. The group from the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mycobacterium...
February 3, 2024
Loco’s brings new tastes to Barwon Heads
In the hospitality world, Matt Vero is a name that commands attention. The MoL pub group owner is the force behind Armadale's Orrong Hotel, Healesville...
February 1, 2024
Environmental lawyers challenge EPA approval of incinerator
BY ANGUS SMITH AND ELLIE CLARINGBOLD ENVIRONMENTAL lawyers are calling for government intervention to halt a proposed waste-to-energy facility in Lara. Opponents are also fundraising to raise...
February 1, 2024
Resilience on the waves: the inspiring journey of Dave Kovacic
IN 2012, a severe ear infection took a devastating turn for Dave Kovacic, a local IT worker and avid water-sportsman. The infection spread to his...
February 1, 2024
Petition to save critically endangered Victorian dolphins
A PETITION for a federal Parliamentary inquiry has been launched to protect dolphins and other marine life from the harmful impacts of long-lasting pollutants...
January 31, 2024
Geelong Gallery unveils 2024 program
GEELONG Gallery is set to dazzle art enthusiasts in 2024 with a diverse array of exhibitions, showcasing everything from contemporary Australian printmaking to major...
January 31, 2024
Suburbs in extreme rental crisis
NEW data has revealed almost half of all Australian suburbs are in extreme rental pain, according to property research group Suburbtrends. The "Rental Pain Index"...
January 30, 2024
Staff wanted as labour market remains tight
NEW figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the labour market remains relatively tight, with job vacancies 71 per cent higher than...
January 28, 2024
Green power surge: Geelong’s business energy revolution
THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with more than 50 Victorian councils, has created the Business Renewables Buyers Group, a move that consolidates...
January 27, 2024
SCEG seeks answers on bus network reform
SURF Coast Energy Group (SCEG) has called on the Department of Transport and Planning to disclose the start date for the new bus network...
January 25, 2024
Exclusive access to the Australian Open with Port Phillip Ferries
PORT Phillip Ferries has teamed up with AO Travel to offer exclusive Australian Open ticket and ferry packages. These packages include premium seats at Rod...
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