About: Angus Smith

Profile: 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.

Posts by: Angus Smith

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

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 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 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

Urgent action needed during Homelessness Week

THE Tweed Shire and St Vincent de Paul Society are calling for urgent action to address inequality this Homelessness Week, which begins on Monday...

August 2, 2024

Regional hospitals to receive nurse staffing boost

REGIONAL hospitals are set to benefit from new nurse-to-patient ratios aimed at easing the strain on emergency department staffing. Lismore Base Hospital will be among...

August 2, 2024

Wellness Summit 2024 and Spa & Wellness Awards come to Byron Bay

THE Wellness Summit 2024 is set to bring together leaders in the spa, wellness, and wellness tourism industries for a two-day event at Crystalbrook...

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...

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