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.
February 18, 2024
Meadow music festival takes a break amid economic challenges
MEADOW has cancelled its 2024 music festival in Bambra, citing difficult economic conditions and reduced discretionary spending. An update to their planning application filed with...
February 15, 2024
Union issues Swift travel warning
INDUSTRIAL action at V/Line tomorrow could disrupt travel plans for fans heading to the Taylor Swift concert in Melbourne. Staff including conductors, controllers, and customer...
February 14, 2024
Architects appointed for Point Grey
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has appointed NMBW Architecture Studio as the principal design consultant for the $12.59 million Point Grey...
February 14, 2024
Ambulance Victoria speeds up response times
AMBULANCE Victoria's paramedics are getting to emergencies faster in the Barwon South West Region despite facing unprecedented demand. Regional director Jerome Peyton said last week...
February 13, 2024
Lorne to Fairhaven event smashes fundraising goal
THE Surf Coast community has come out in force to support a paddle/ride/run event for mental health. The fourth edition of the Lorne to Fairhaven...
February 13, 2024
Torquay’s veterinary clinic gets a vibrant makeover with a new mural
TORQUAY and Surf Coast Veterinary Clinics have unveiled a fresh look with a mural inspired by the Surf Coast and surrounding landscape. Over the past...
February 13, 2024
Regional Victoria leads Australia in job creation
NEW Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures show an extra 5,600 jobs were created in regional Victoria in December. This surge is part...
February 13, 2024
Community calls for tree register after Norfolk Island pine felled
THE removal of a 160-year-old Norfolk Island Pine from a private property in Aireys Inlet has led to growing calls for a significant tree...
February 8, 2024
Industrial action on V/Line network to intensify
THE Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has informed V/Line of its plan to conduct rolling four-hour work stoppages as industrial action enters its...
February 7, 2024
Outside the flags, surfers are saving lives
SURFERS along the coast have completed rescues in recent weeks, prompting calls for policymakers to expand safety strategies beyond traditional flagged areas. Two local surfers...
February 5, 2024
Victorian summer drownings up 18 per cent
NEW data from Surf Life Saving Victoria reveals summer drownings are 18 per cent higher than the same time last year, and higher than...
February 5, 2024
Wadawurrung apply for native title
THE Wadawurrung people have submitted an application for a native title determination to the Federal Court, covering an area around the Bellarine, Surf Coast,...
February 4, 2024
Great Ocean Rescue organisers say protests have only just begun
A MONTH-long series of protests against seismic blasting in the offshore Otway Basin involving thousands of locals and tourists has come to an end. Otway...
February 4, 2024
Loco’s brings new tastes to Barwon Heads
In the hospitality world, Matt Vero is a name that commands attention. The MoL pub group owner is the force behind Armadale's Orrong Hotel, Healesville...
February 3, 2024
Records tumble at weekend auctions in Torquay
SATURDAY auctions in Torquay achieved remarkable results, with two properties selling for a combined $11 million. 82 The Esplanade sold within its range of $7.8...
February 3, 2024
Breakthrough in medical mystery surrounding Buruli ulcer
RESEARCHERS have solved the long-standing 80-year mystery of the Buruli ulcer's spread across the Geelong region. The group from the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mycobacterium...
February 1, 2024
Nudist beach set to shrink
POINT IMPOSSIBLE nudist beach is set to shrink today after authorities discovered that signage marking the beach's boundaries had been in the wrong place...
February 1, 2024
Resilience on the waves: the inspiring journey of Dave Kovacic
IN 2012, a severe ear infection took a devastating turn for Dave Kovacic, a local IT worker and avid water-sportsman. The infection spread to his...
February 1, 2024
Petition to save critically endangered Victorian dolphins
A PETITION for a federal Parliamentary inquiry has been launched to protect dolphins and other marine life from the harmful impacts of long-lasting pollutants...
January 31, 2024
Geelong Gallery unveils 2024 program
GEELONG Gallery is set to dazzle art enthusiasts in 2024 with a diverse array of exhibitions, showcasing everything from contemporary Australian printmaking to major...
January 31, 2024
Suburbs in extreme rental crisis
NEW data has revealed almost half of all Australian suburbs are in extreme rental pain, according to property research group Suburbtrends. The "Rental Pain Index"...
January 30, 2024
Staff wanted as labour market remains tight
NEW figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the labour market remains relatively tight, with job vacancies 71 per cent higher than...
January 28, 2024
Torquay Food Aid joins Container Deposit Scheme
TORQUAY Food Aid has joined the roster of registered charities benefiting from Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. Launched in November, the CDS offers a 10-cent refund...
January 27, 2024
SCEG seeks answers on bus network reform
SURF Coast Energy Group (SCEG) has called on the Department of Transport and Planning to disclose the start date for the new bus network...
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