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.
VICTORIA'S planning umpire has approved a controversial St Albans Park subdivision. The application to Greater Geelong Council was for a permit to develop the land...
THE City of Greater Geelong has rejected plans for the Drooping Sheoak hotel and wellness centre, a five-story, $30 million development initially planned for...
V/LINE workers will strike again next week after union and company representatives failed to find common ground in enterprise agreement negotiations. The Rail Tram and...
THE State Government is moving to crack down on the tactics of pushy salespeople offering free water-saving showerheads. Residents have reported an increase in the...
Inspired by a surgical revolution he witnessed in the USA, urologist Professor Tony Costello spearheaded the introduction of robotic surgery in Australia. "I had seen...
GEELONG will benefit from a $20 million Commonwealth investment aimed at enhancing mobile coverage. The second round of the Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) is now...
IN A STRIKING revelation to the Torquay real estate scene, a luxurious 7-bedroom beach house is set to go under the hammer this February. Nestled...
TORQUAY'S vibrant real estate market is set to be stirred with the listing of a delightful 3-bedroom beach residence at 1/4 Park Lane. This single-level...
VICTORIA Police have released CCTV footage in relation to a “suspicious fire” at a Waurn Ponds School earlier this month. The CCTV and images depict...
A HARROWING weekend marked by rips, rescues, and tragic drownings along Victoria's coastline has prompted lifesavers to issue an urgent warning. Surfer Jack Minter was...
Auction details: Saturday, 3rd February 2024, 1.30 pm EMBRACE the epitome of Surf Coast living at 82 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228. The property is spread...
MELBOURNE restaurants Hazel, Dessous and Lilac Wine Bar have embarked on a culinary journey in Freshwater Creek for the month of January. Chefs from each...
VICTORIA'S Office of the Chief Investigator of Transport Safety, has released a preliminary report on a transport safety investigation into the grounding and wreck...
THE City of Greater Geelong facilities will cease offering free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) as The Victorian Government's Council COVID-19 RAT Distribution Program comes...
A NEW exhibition at Deakin Waterfront, 'Our Stories for Change,' presents the artistic expressions of 19 women who have navigated the challenges of family...
THE NRMA has released new research highlighting that shopping centres are the most frequent locations where children and pets are accidentally locked in cars. Over...
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch are reminding residents in our region to improve their home safety measures and keep their home insurance current this year. This...
FAMILIES in the Geelong region with children suffering from epilepsy will receive special support packs, which include essential support and advice from specialist Registered...
THE City of Greater Geelong 2024 Women in Community Life Awards are now open for nominations. These annual awards celebrate the significant contributions of women...
THE City of Greater Geelong has awarded $768,766 in Community Grants to support a range of initiatives, including an outdoor cooking program for Bengali...
VOLUNTEERS from Belmont, Norlane, and Ocean Grove saved 4.5 tonnes of olives from waste this year. Many homes in the region boast olive trees. However,...
THE Victorian Women's Health Services Network has released a report that underscores the crucial economic role of Women's Health Services in Victoria, emphasising the...
SURF Life Saving Australia is closing out the year with a celebration of 50 years of their helicopter service. Launched in 1973 with a $25,000...
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed new data that shows a record number of marriages registered in 2022, marking a significant rebound...