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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.

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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...

December 10, 2023

V/Line workers vote to strike

V/LINE operations staff overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking industrial action, which will bring trains between Melbourne and Geelong to a standstill later this...

December 8, 2023

Villawood Properties secures three UDIA Vic Awards

Villawood Properties has achieved a remarkable feat clinching three prestigious accolades at this year's Urban Development Institute of Australia Victorian Excellence Awards. The national developer's...

December 8, 2023

Geelong Gallery and Searoad Ferries shine at 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards

EIGHT local tourism operators have triumphed at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards, each securing top honours in their respective categories. Hosted by the Victorian Tourism...

December 6, 2023

Lights switched on at tennis club

GEELONG Lawn Tennis Club officially switched on their new LED lights in a courtside ceremony after securing a grant from the City of Greater...

December 5, 2023

Petition to remove Winki Pop surfcam gains momentum

SURFRIDER Foundation Surf Coast Branch has teamed up with two leading Deakin University surveillance experts to call for the removal of a web camera...

December 4, 2023

Dollars and sense: council calls for input on budget allocations

THE City of Greater Geelong is asking residents to have their say about the Council's priorities for the 2024-25 budget. The Council is in the...

December 4, 2023

Community overwhelmingly backs Bay Trail revitalisation plan

MORE than 95 per cent of community members have expressed support for the City of Greater Geelong's draft concept plan to enhance the Bay...

December 3, 2023

Foster carers needed for Christmas

GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is calling on members of the public to volunteer as foster carers this Christmas as the number of dogs...