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.

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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 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

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 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 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

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 2, 2024

Rainbow Dragons ready to roar at Shaws Bay regatta

THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as they host the Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Regatta at Shaws...

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

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

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

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...