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.
May 28, 2025
Under 18s to get free Victorian public transport next year
CHILDREN across Victoria will be able to travel for free on public transport from January 1, 2026, under a major cost-of-living measure announced in...
May 18, 2025
Chance to cash in as Geelong hits recycling milestone
GEELONG residents have returned more than 103 million drink containers through Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme since its launch in November, earning nearly $11 million...
May 16, 2025
Libby Coker reflects on re-election and what comes next
A WEEK after her re-election, Libby Coker still carries the weight of the moment. "It's quite emotional," she says. "To have a role to play...
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
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...
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...
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...
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