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 24, 2024
Deakin University celebrates its largest graduating class
DEAKIN University is set to celebrate its largest ever graduating class with more than 4,400 students participating in graduation ceremonies from February 13-22 at...
February 23, 2024
Cliff danger alert: Jan Juc Beach sealed off amid safety scare
THE beach stretch from Bird Rock to Steps in Jan Juc is under temporary closure after giant cracks were discovered by a...
February 22, 2024
New veterans’ and families’ hub coming to Surf Coast and Geelong
THE Federal Government has announced a significant boost for veteran services in the Surf Coast and Geelong area, awarding RSL Victoria a $5.445 million...
February 22, 2024
Regional train strikes roll on
INDUSTRIAL action at regional passenger rail operator V/Line will continue today (Friday, February 23) when the union conducts the fourth four-hour work stoppage this...
February 18, 2024
Tax cuts eagerly awaited as living costs rise
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new figures showing a 6.9 per cent increase in living costs for employee households in the...
February 18, 2024
Geelong forum tackles climate resilience
GEELONG Sustainability has teamed up with Common Ground Project to launch the Community Climate Resilience Forum, focusing on climate disaster preparedness in the Geelong...
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...
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