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.

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May 6, 2025

Access increases to free medication to reverse opioid overdoses

More people across Victoria will be able to get access to free naloxone under an expansion of the state's overdose prevention program. This week, acting...

May 5, 2025

Victorians invited to have their say on multicultural review

MULTICULTURAL and multifaith communities across Victoria are being invited to help shape the future of the state's multicultural policies and institutions. Minister for Multicultural Affairs...

April 29, 2025

Labor promises fast track for 6,000 tradies

A RE-ELECTED Albanese Labor government will invest $78 million to help 6,000 experienced workers become fully qualified tradies under a new national program. The Advanced...

April 29, 2025

Torquay community battery project moves ahead

A NEW community battery will be installed in Torquay as part of a national push to improve access to renewable energy and reduce household...

April 28, 2025

Federal funding to improve Surf Coast crash hotspots

MORE than $3.3 million in federal funding has been allocated to improve safety at 11 crash-prone sites across the Surf Coast under the 2025–26...

April 28, 2025

Stronger laws target hate speech in Victoria

NEW anti-vilification laws passed by the Victorian parliament will extend protections to more groups and introduce tougher penalties for serious hate speech and threats. The...

April 21, 2025

Liberals pledge $2 million for Torquay to Armstrong Creek bike path

A $2 million Liberal Party pledge would support the creation of a new dedicated bike path linking Torquay and Armstrong Creek, if the...

April 17, 2025

Free mental health clinic coming to Torquay

A NEW Medicare Mental Health Centre will be established in Torquay, offering free, walk-in mental health care to residents across the Surf Coast, Armstrong...

April 16, 2025

Victoria pushes for real increase to minimum wages

THE Victorian government has called for a real wage increase for workers on minimum and award wages as part of its submission to the...

April 12, 2025

From logs to legends: Rare vintage surfboards hit the market

SURFBOARDS from the golden era of Australian surfing are up for sale, as 80-year-old Torquay collector Rob Dunn clears out the final pieces of...

April 9, 2025

Regional tourism spend hits record $645 million

TOURISTS spent a record $40 billion in Victoria last year, according to new data from Tourism Research Australia. The latest figures show total tourism spending...

April 9, 2025

Victoria records leading cardiacarrest survival rate

VICTORIA has recorded its highest cardiac arrest survival rate on record, with 41 per cent of patients surviving to hospital discharge in 2023-24. New data...

April 9, 2025

Wurdi Baerr Stadium to get showcourt upgrade

A NEW show court with tiered seating is on the way for Torquay's Wurdi Baerr Stadium, with a contractor confirmed to begin work on...

April 8, 2025

AEC clears Gazette News of political ad breach

THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has found no evidence digital publisher Gazette News or its publications breached political advertising rules, following a complaint by...

April 7, 2025

Surf challenge raises awareness for mental health

LOCAL surfers are being encouraged to spend 22 hours in the water this month to raise money and awareness for mental health. The Ripple Effect...

April 2, 2025

Aireys Inlet top shops project moves into design phase

AIREYS Inlet's top shops area is one step closer to a revamp, with the Surf Coast Shire appointing a landscape architect to begin detailed...

April 1, 2025

Labor commits $5.45 million to Drysdale club

A RE-ELECTED Federal Labor Government would invest $5.45 million in upgrades at Drysdale Recreation Reserve to support the Drysdale Football Netball Club. The funding would...

April 1, 2025

AMA backs transparency push but says fee tool overhaul must go further

THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the federal government's commitment to improve transparency around private health costs but says broader reform is needed...

April 1, 2025

Kennett River residents call for restrictions on large tour buses

A PUSH to exclude large tour buses from Kennett River has gained momentum, with residents, local government and land managers backing the call amid...

March 31, 2025

Liberals pledge $2.7 million for Geelong palliative care facility

AN ELECTED Liberal Government would commit $2.7 million to help complete the final stage of upgrades at Anam Cara House Geelong, including eight additional...

March 31, 2025

One year on, Surf Coast marks seismic victory – and warns the fight’s not over

A YEAR after thousands paddled out at Torquay's Cosy Corner to oppose offshore seismic blasting, Greens candidate for Corangamite Mitch Pope returned to the...

March 28, 2025

$10m project to protect Karaaf Wetlands, Surf Coast water supply

A NEW $10 million infrastructure project will reduce stormwater runoff into the Karaaf Wetlands and boost water reuse across the Surf Coast region. The Growing the...

March 26, 2025

Victoria cracks down on engineered stone to protect workers

A BAN on the processing, manufacture, and supply of engineered stone is now fully in effect across Victoria, as authorities continue efforts to prevent...

March 24, 2025

Nike exec takes the reins at Rip Curl

ASHLEY Reade has been appointed chief executive of Rip Curl and will join the surf brand in the coming months. The Victorian-raised executive will be...