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.
December 29, 2023
TV chef leads sausage workshop at Geelong Beer Festival
GEELONG Beer Festival has announced that TV chef and local restaurant owner Adrian Richardson will conduct a sausage making workshop at their upcoming event. Richardson,...
December 29, 2023
New youth hub for Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong will open a Geelong Youth Hub within the Busport building in central Geelong as part of a two-year pilot...
December 29, 2023
Sunset run returns to Bellarine
THE Bellarine’s most scenic run returns this summer with the ninth annual Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run, set to take place between Portarlington and...
December 28, 2023
Anglesea Roo Run celebrates tenth anniversary
THE Anglesea Roo Run marked its tenth anniversary on Wednesday night, showcasing strength and community spirit. Organiser Mick Collins said it was the biggest and...
December 27, 2023
Country Road opens Lorne store
COUNTRY Road has opened its newest store in Lorne, marking a significant expansion for the well-known Australian lifestyle brand. The Lorne store, which began welcoming...
December 26, 2023
Olympic change-maker national summit
TWO Geelong students who have created positive change in their communities through sport were selected to participate in the Australian Olympic Change-Maker National Summit...
December 25, 2023
Corio brigade celebrates 30-year legacy as CFA issues safety warning about key Christmas gifts
CFA volunteers and local community members gathered to mark the 30th anniversary of the Corio brigade. The event, held at the Shell Club in Corio,...
December 25, 2023
Bin collection changes for Christmas 2023
CHANGES to kerbside bin collections will affect every residence in Surf Coast Shire during the week of Christmas this year. Collection truck drivers will take...
December 25, 2023
Swim between the flags this Christmas
DECEMBER is Water Safety Month, and Life Saving Victoria is urgently reminding beach users to swim between the flags. As part of the month the...
December 23, 2023
Community rallies against festive season hardships
THE local community is banding together this festive season to ensure no one goes hungry. Leading the charge, Feed Geelong has launched their annual "Where...
December 22, 2023
“The Concrete House” a modern masterpiece in the Sands Estate
Immerse yourself in the epitome of modern elegance at Torquay's "Concrete House", a masterpiece crafted by the renowned Auhaus Architecture. This architectural gem, featuring four...
December 21, 2023
Stars shine bright at The Gordon
The Gordon has celebrated the exceptional talents of its students in hairdressing, beauty therapy, and barbering at their annual Shining Stars event. The event took...
December 20, 2023
GMHBA appoints new director of clinical care
GMHBA has appointed Janine Haigh as its new director of clinical care. The not-for-profit health insurance and care company said in a statement that the...
December 20, 2023
Last chance to post mail before Christmas
WITH only days left to post items before Christmas, Australia Post workers received a boost to morale when Federal Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker,...
December 20, 2023
Jetstar swoops as Bonza fails to launch
JETSTAR Airlines has come to the rescue of stranded Bonza passengers as the new discount airline failed to launch its new Gold Coast service...
December 19, 2023
Geelong’s CBD to gain 117 new social housing units
A PROPOSAL for 117 social-affordable housing apartments in Geelong's CBD is nearing completion, aimed at addressing the region's housing crisis. This 11-storey development at 23-25...
December 19, 2023
Geelong-built howitzer a game-changer for artillery units
THE AUSTRALIAN Army has test-fired shells from the barrel of an AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer ahead of their manufacturing in Geelong. Soldiers from the Joint...
December 18, 2023
Norlane community threatened with closure
LOCAL organisations are rallying to save Northern Futures employment services after state government funding was not renewed in June's budget, leaving clients and staff with...
December 18, 2023
Community encouraged to “think local” when shopping
THE CITY of Greater Geelong has relaunched the "It's Our Backyard" campaign to encourage residents to think local first when seeking goods and services...
December 18, 2023
War on Christmas waste
THIS holiday season, residents are being urged to embrace environmentally conscious practices when making purchases. Household waste surges by 30% during the festive season, with...
December 18, 2023
Sexual health clinic opens in Geelong’s North
Barwon Health has opened a new sexual health clinic in Geelong and is encouraging the community to keep up to date with their sexual...
December 17, 2023
Hospitality sector welcomes seafood labelling change
AUSTRALIA'S federal, state, and territory consumer ministers have voted to introduce country of origin labelling for seafood across all hospitality businesses. Under the new model,...
December 15, 2023
AFL Barwon joins Mayor in calling for commonwealth games funds redirect
CITY OF GREATER Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan has written to Premier Jacinta Allan to request she redirect Commonwealth Games legacy funding from a proposed...
December 13, 2023
Summer dog orders now enforced
SUMMER dog regulations are now in effect and animal management officers are out in force to ensure compliance. On the Surf Coast, summer timeshare restrictions...
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