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 2, 2023
Geelong Calisthenics College secures triple triumph at state championships
GEELONG Calisthenics College has emerged triumphant this year, clinching victory in three different sections at the Calisthenics Victoria State Championships. The outstanding performances came in...
November 29, 2023
Feedback sought on Morena Street Reserve
THE City of Greater Geelong is asking residents for feedback on how to improve the Morena Street Reserve in Highton. The site is five-hectares large,...
November 28, 2023
Larvicide monitoring and ground treatments begin
COUNCIL Mosquito Management Officers have begun conducting larvicide monitoring and ground treatments around townships. Surf Coast Shire General Manager Place Making and Environment Chris Pike...
November 27, 2023
Regional roads labelled a “dangerous disgrace”
NEW research has found that regional roads are a "dangerous disgrace" and recommended the federal government boost funding so councils can better manage their...
November 26, 2023
Christmas chaos: V/Line workers vote on December strikes
V/Line trains between Melbourne and Geelong could shut down in the lead up to Christmas if Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) members vote...
November 26, 2023
BioBlitz survey begins
THE largest citizen science event in the southern hemisphere starts today (Friday, November 24) and runs until Monday, November 27. The goal of the Great...
November 24, 2023
Custom design with space and style
A four-bedroom impeccably presented and super-stylish family home bathed in natural light awaits you at 12 Cottage Crescent, Torquay. This custom-designed residence, crafted over two...
November 22, 2023
Junior doctors’ wage battle with Barwon Health
JUNIOR doctors are suing Barwon Health and other health services across Victoria for what they claim are systemic problems with excessive hours and widespread...
November 22, 2023
Geelong lab advances African Swine Fever vaccine
THE CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong has teamed up with US biotech firm MBF Therapeutics to evaluate a new DNA vaccine...
November 21, 2023
Stop the violence: Petition to Libby Coker urges ceasefire
A PETITION urging Coragamite federal member Libby Coker to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza is gaining momentum in the electorate. Titled "Corangamite Electorate Stands...
November 20, 2023
Geelong Region Olives claims top honours at national awards
GEELONG Region Olives has clinched the top honour at the Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA). Lachie Ayton, Operations Manager of Geelong Region Olives, was elated...
November 20, 2023
“Catastrophic” overdose deaths data sparks urgent calls for prevention centre
A Coroners Court report has revealed 549 Victorians lost their lives to fatal overdoses in 2022, with 22 overdose deaths occurring in Greater Geelong. The...
November 19, 2023
Free thermal imaging cameras for energy efficiency checks
THE Geelong Regional Library Corporation has made nine thermal imaging cameras available to residents to self-assess home energy efficiency. The devices, offered at no charge,...
November 19, 2023
Four Decades, Five Hundred Prints by John Nixon
THE late John Nixon's (1949–2020) notable prints are now on show at the Geelong Gallery. The "John Nixon—Four Decades, Five Hundred Prints," exhibition, which opened Saturday,...
November 16, 2023
Bluebottles swarm coast
AN ARMADA of bluebottles has invaded beaches along The Bellarine and Surf Coast, causing alarm among beachgoers. Although commonly referred to as jellyfish, the bluebottle,...
November 15, 2023
Ombudsman report reveals spike in bill complaints
NEW data from the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) shows high bills are the leading complaint among residents in our region, making up...
November 14, 2023
Geelong spotlights local Talent with ‘Live and Local’ program
GEELONG City Council is elevating the local music scene with the debut of the 'Live and Local' program, a collaboration with APRA AMCOS and...
November 14, 2023
Avalon to double workforce as major companies move in
AVALON Airport precinct is preparing for vast expansion as major companies establish distribution centres. Companies including Australia Post, Petstock, and Cotton On, which already employ...
November 14, 2023
Calls for medically supervised injecting room in Geelong gain support
A PETITION advocating for a medically supervised injecting room in Geelong is gathering support. Debbie Brady launched the petition in late September, and it has...
November 13, 2023
Geelong pauses to remember
RESIDENTS across Geelong joined a nationwide moment of reflection at 11 am on Saturday, November 11, to commemorate Remembrance Day. Pausing in their activities, they...
November 13, 2023
‘Future Geelong’ map charts city’s potential growth
THE Committee for Geelong has launched 'Future Geelong,' an interactive map envisioned as the blueprint for the city's growth and development paths. This digital platform...
November 13, 2023
GMHBA To Open Healthcare Hub in Geelong’s CBD in 2024
GMHBA will launch a multidisciplinary health hub in Geelong's CBD in 2024. Located on Moorabool Street, the new hub will occupy the ground level of...
November 12, 2023
Region Becoming a Skater’s Paradise
THE Surf Coast, Geelong, and the Bellarine Peninsula are earning acclaim as a skateboarding paradise following the upgrades to several of the region's more...
November 10, 2023
Rippleside Beach Clean-Up
GEELONG BeachPatrol is set for its final beach clean-up event of 2024, continuing its vital work along the local coastline. The community-driven effort has played...
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