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 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...
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...
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