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.
March 8, 2025
Major flood warnings put Northern Rivers towns on alert
NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged to heed evacuation orders and prepare for potential flooding as authorities warn the Lismore levee could be breached. At...
March 7, 2025
SES issues emergency warnings for people in low lying communities as Alfred closes in
TROPICAL Cyclone Alfred has triggered evacuations across Northern NSW, with the State Emergency Service (SES) warning of dangerous flooding and rapid river rises. Alfred was...
March 4, 2025
Residents urged to prepare as Cyclone Alfred approaches
LOCAL residents are bracing for extreme weather as Cyclone Alfred nears, with authorities urging communities to stay prepared but not alarmed. Emergency services are advising...
January 7, 2025
Blood stocks under pressure as New Year cancellations rise
LIFEBLOOD is urgently calling on New South Wales residents to help replenish dwindling blood supplies, with 3,100 donors needed this week. A sharp rise in...
December 30, 2024
Kyogle greenlights new Northern Rivers community-run eco-village
KYOGLE Shire Council has approved Afterlee Eco-village, a new cooperative community-based living site 20 minutes west of the town. Co-founder of the project, Shane Sylvanspring,...
December 24, 2024
Councils outline Christmas waste services and holiday tips
THE festive season brings an increase in household waste, and councils across northern NSW are stepping up to manage the load. While some services will...
August 21, 2024
Bluesfest announces star-studded line-up for final festival in 2025
BLUESFEST Byron Bay has unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform at its 36th and final festival, taking place over Easter from...
August 14, 2024
Bluesfest Byron Bay to close with final festival in 2025
BLUESFEST Byron Bay, Australia's most awarded music festival, will hold its final event in 2025. After 35 years of bringing top "Blues, Roots, and Beyond"...
August 7, 2024
Blackmore Family donates $10 million for naturopathic research
SOUTHERN Cross University has received a $10 million gift from the Blackmore Family Foundation to further research and education in naturopathic medicine. This is the...
August 7, 2024
Project revitalises Indigenous cultural practices through sustainable fishing nets
A local research project is revitalising the cultural practice of string-making to construct traditional fishing nets while fostering community connection and sustainability. The Southern Cross...
August 6, 2024
Byron Bay Surf Festival invitations sent and remaining registration slots going fast
THE invitation window has closed for the 2024 Byron Bay Surf Festival, with all remaining slots now open to the public. The event, running from...
August 6, 2024
Firewheel Nursery inspires Daintree project
FIREWHEEL Rainforest Nursery, a staple in native plant production for over 35 years, has become the blueprint for Rainforest Rescue's ambitious new initiative in...
August 6, 2024
Work starts on Bangalow flood study
BYRON Shire Council has commissioned a consultant to launch the Bangalow Flood Study, set to examine the effects of flooding on the town and...
August 5, 2024
Local surfers to represent region at Australian Surf Championships
SURFERS from the Northern Rivers will represent the state in bodyboarding and shortboard surfing divisions at the 2024 Australian Surf Championships in Port Macquarie. The...
August 5, 2024
Ballina library gets big upgrade
BALLINA Shire Council has received a significant grant to upgrade Ballina Library. The Council has been awarded $198,376 to upgrade the library's facilities. The funds, part...
August 5, 2024
We Dance Festival brings dance celebration to Byron Bay
THE We Dance Festival 2024 is set to bring a vibrant celebration of dance, movement, and community to Byron Bay this September. The three-day festival...
August 3, 2024
Surf festival markets return to Byron Bay in 2024
THE Surf Festival Market is set to return as part of the Byron Bay Surf Festival on Saturday, August 17. After being canceled due to...
August 3, 2024
Pacific Avenue to rock Byron
GERRINGONG-BASED indie rock quartet Pacific Avenue will headline the Tracks Party at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay on August 16. Pacific Avenue, consisting of...
August 3, 2024
Northern rivers nurse provides vital aid in Haiti
CABARITA nurse Brian Moller has spent the past two decades on the front lines of some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones, providing...
August 2, 2024
Surfers take on the Make A Wave challenge to support remote communities
SURFERS across the country and around the globe are gearing up for the Make A Wave challenge this September, surfing daily to raise funds...
August 2, 2024
Is Jahrome Hughes the favourite to win the 2024 Dally M Medal?
MELBOURNE Storm star Jahrome Hughes has put on another spectacular performance in the 2024 NRL season, leading his side to a tough 32-14 win...
August 2, 2024
Rogers calls for Ryles to “clear the place out” after Barrett decision
FORMER State of Origin player Mat Rogers has called for new Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles to "clear the whole place out" as he...
August 2, 2024
Koalas documentary premieres in Lismore
A NEW documentary that follows the journey of koalas will premiere in Lismore this Saturday, August 3 at Star Court Theatre. "The Koalas" follows the...
August 2, 2024
Town by Town – Newrybar
The size of Newrybar is about 22.3 sqkm The population of Newrybar in 2016 was 457 people. By 2021 the population was 532, showing...
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