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.
October 21, 2023
Tourism vision for Greater Geelong and the Bellarine unveiled
TOURISM Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB) has unveiled an ambitious 10-year vision for the region, aiming to bolster the local economy, attract investment,...
October 20, 2023
Geelong and Barwon’s best in Premier’s Sustainability Awards lineup
GEELONG and Barwon region's innovators are among the 36 finalists in this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards, underscoring Geelong's dominance in sustainability. The awards, in their...
October 20, 2023
Top things for families to do during Geelong Design Week
FINDING an activity that captures the imagination of each and every family member can be quite the challenge and it certainly pops up for...
October 20, 2023
Aussie Bird Count celebrates decade of conservation
THE nation's largest conservation event, the Aussie Bird Count, celebrates its 10th year this week, engaging communities from the Bellarine, the Surf Coast, Geelong...
October 18, 2023
Event showcases Geelong’s forward-thinking approach
The region's innovative design will be celebrated across 50 events that highlight Geelong as Australia's first and only UNESCO Creative City of Design during...
October 15, 2023
Local students needed to lead mental health awareness in 2024
AUSTRALIA'S biggest mental health fitness event is gearing up for its 2024 edition and calling upon local students to become ambassadors. The Push-Up Challenge, which...
October 14, 2023
Tartuffe takes centre stage at Torquay Theatre
Torquay Theatre Troupe is set to transport audiences back nearly four centuries with its latest production, Tartuffe, a classic French play that remains as...
October 7, 2021
Employees to get paid leave after a miscarriage
FEDERAL Parliament has passed historic changes to the Fair Work Act, giving Australian couples who experience miscarriage two days of paid bereavement leave. Two weeks...
September 10, 2021
Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s goes virtual
A COMMUNITY walk for Parkinson’s disease is going ahead despite almost being cancelled due to COVID restrictions. A Walk in the Park is an opportunity...
September 6, 2021
Geelong artists shortlisted for
TWO artists from Geelong have been shortlisted in the inaugural National Capital Art Prize. Geelong’s Janne Kearney and Samuel Massey were both shortlisted along with...
August 21, 2021
From busking in Byron to taking on the world
Following a series of pre-pandemic sold-out shows across the globe, ARIA award winning singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is set to tour regional Australia and his...
August 6, 2021
Road safety film comp targets region’s young road users
THE State Government is calling on the region’s creative minds to pitch a short film concept that promotes road safety and helps save lives. The...
July 24, 2021
Torquay talent takes on 24 Hours of Le Mans
HOMEGROWN racing star Scott Andrews has got the nod for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans car race. “I’ve dreamt of doing this race...
June 25, 2021
Shortest day followed by longest night
BELLARINE residents have celebrated the southern hemisphere’s winter solstice by taking a freezing cold dip in the Barwon River. Participants from regular Barwon Heads and...
June 13, 2021
Geelong leads nation in shoe recycling
MORE than 3,000 pairs of old sneakers have been dropped off at a Geelong recycling collection station in the past 18 months. Geelong’s Rebel Sports...
June 3, 2021
Emergency food hub to battle Geelong hunger crisis
A NEW emergency food hub at North Geelong has opened to assist people affected by food insecurity in the Geelong region. The new hub forms...
June 2, 2021
Distinguished gentlemen ride for awareness
DAPPER gents on vintage motorbikes thundered into town this week for a bike ride with a difference. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage...
May 31, 2021
CFA thanks its vital volunteers
THE CFA has celebrated and thanked its volunteers for National Volunteer Week, which concluded Sunday. The recognition comes after a challenging 2020 which saw Victorian...
May 25, 2021
Life saving support for local clubs
BARWON Water has donated $10,000 to assist local Surf Life Saving Clubs to purchase much-needed equipment. Anglesea, Fairhaven, Bancoora and 13th Beach SLSCs each received...
May 20, 2021
School strike for climate
LOCAL school students will strike as part of their efforts to save the planet from the impacts of climate change. Hundreds of students from across...
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