About: Angus Smith
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- Angus Smith is editor of the Times News Group’s Northern Rivers publications, overseeing editorial direction for the Byron Coast Times, Lismore Times, Tweed Coast Times and Ballina Times.
April 19, 2026
Council joins praise for Easter rebound
BYRON Shire Council has joined a growing chorus of support for the region's Easter weekend, backing the local response after the cancellation of Bluesfest...
March 26, 2026
Police urge residents to avoid water as hazardous surf hits coast
Police are urging the community to stay away from the water as hazardous surf and dangerous swells are expected across the New South Wales...
March 17, 2026
RBA hits borrowers again as fuel prices surge
BORROWERS and small businesses are facing renewed financial pressure after the...
March 13, 2026
Liquidators appointed for Bluesfest Byron Bay
LIQUIDATORS have been appointed to Bluesfest Byron Bay after organisers confirmed the...
February 25, 2026
Measles alert extends to Lismore after infectious case attended hospital
Health authorities have issued a new measles alert for Lismore, days after a confirmed case prompted warnings across Byron Bay, as exposure sites...
February 13, 2026
Breaking: updated flood and severe thunderstorm warnings across the Northern Rivers
Flood and severe thunderstorm warnings for heavy rainfall remain current this afternoon across parts of the Northern Forecast District, with strong wind warnings also...
November 1, 2025
Updated storm warning as Northern Rivers braces for dangerous conditions
DESTRUCTIVE winds, the possibility of flash floods, and giant hail are again headed for northern NSW and southeast Queensland.
October 14, 2025
NSW authority’s AI breach exposes 2000+ locals
THE NSW Reconstruction Authority has confirmed that 2,031 people had personal data exposed after a staffer uploaded sensitive information from the Northern Rivers Resilient...
July 4, 2025
Northern NSW man dies from rare bat disease – what you need to know
NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged not to touch or handle bats after a man from northern NSW died from a rare rabies-like disease...
June 24, 2025
Winners and losers hammered out in NSW budget
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has handed down a $128 billion 2025/26 state budget aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, boosting housing supply and supporting essential...
June 9, 2025
King’s Birthday honours list recognises decades of service in Northern Rivers
AUSTRALIA has recognised 830 individuals in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, marking a nearly 30 per cent increase on the Australia Day list. The...
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
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 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 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...
