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.
January 8, 2024
Surf Coast author launches his 11th book
LOCAL writer John Bartlett has recently introduced Excitations of Entanglement, his 11th book, at Torquay Library. The poetry collection, primarily written during the COVID-19 lockdowns,...
January 7, 2024
NRMA warns of risks of children and pets locked in cars
THE NRMA has released new research highlighting that shopping centres are the most frequent locations where children and pets are accidentally locked in cars. Over...
January 7, 2024
Victorians encouraged to enhance home security and update insurance
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch are reminding residents in our region to improve their home safety measures and keep their home insurance current this year. This...
January 3, 2024
Epilepsy support for families in the Geelong region
FAMILIES in the Geelong region with children suffering from epilepsy will receive special support packs, which include essential support and advice from specialist Registered...
January 2, 2024
Ocean Grove community rallying to stop seismic blasting
THE Ocean Grove community will rally on the 6th of January in Ocean Grove to protest against seismic blasting in the Otway Basin. Organised by...
January 2, 2024
Mobile blood donor centre returns to Torquay
THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood mobile donor centre returns to Torquay in January for the first time in ten years. The mobile blood truck will...
January 1, 2024
The City of Greater Geelong awards community grants.
THE City of Greater Geelong has awarded $768,766 in Community Grants to support a range of initiatives, including an outdoor cooking program for Bengali...
December 31, 2023
Women’s health services vital in shaping region’s future
THE Victorian Women's Health Services Network has released a report that underscores the crucial economic role of Women's Health Services in Victoria, emphasising the...
December 31, 2023
Lifesavers celebrate 50 years of helicopter service
SURF Life Saving Australia is closing out the year with a celebration of 50 years of their helicopter service. Launched in 1973 with a $25,000...
December 30, 2023
Wedding bells ring out in record year
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed new data that shows a record number of marriages registered in 2022, marking a significant rebound...
December 29, 2023
TV chef leads sausage workshop at Geelong Beer Festival
GEELONG Beer Festival has announced that TV chef and local restaurant owner Adrian Richardson will conduct a sausage making workshop at their upcoming event. Richardson,...
December 29, 2023
Sunset run returns to Bellarine
THE Bellarine’s most scenic run returns this summer with the ninth annual Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run, set to take place between Portarlington and...
December 28, 2023
Nyaal Banyul Project achieves key financial milestone
Clayton Utz has successfully guided the financial close of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre project, paving the way for project commencement. The...
December 28, 2023
Anglesea Roo Run celebrates tenth anniversary
THE Anglesea Roo Run marked its tenth anniversary on Wednesday night, showcasing strength and community spirit. Organiser Mick Collins said it was the biggest and...
December 27, 2023
Country Road opens Lorne store
COUNTRY Road has opened its newest store in Lorne, marking a significant expansion for the well-known Australian lifestyle brand. The Lorne store, which began welcoming...
December 25, 2023
Bin collection changes for Christmas 2023
CHANGES to kerbside bin collections will affect every residence in Surf Coast Shire during the week of Christmas this year. Collection truck drivers will take...
December 25, 2023
Swim between the flags this Christmas
DECEMBER is Water Safety Month, and Life Saving Victoria is urgently reminding beach users to swim between the flags. As part of the month the...
December 23, 2023
Community rallies against festive season hardships
THE local community is banding together this festive season to ensure no one goes hungry. Leading the charge, Feed Geelong has launched their annual "Where...
December 22, 2023
“The Concrete House” a modern masterpiece in the Sands Estate
Immerse yourself in the epitome of modern elegance at Torquay's "Concrete House", a masterpiece crafted by the renowned Auhaus Architecture. This architectural gem, featuring four...
December 21, 2023
Stars shine bright at The Gordon
The Gordon has celebrated the exceptional talents of its students in hairdressing, beauty therapy, and barbering at their annual Shining Stars event. The event took...
December 20, 2023
Torquay skaters triumph at King of Concrete
TORQUAY skaters dominated the King of Concrete skateboarding event held last weekend in Newcastle, showcasing their prowess at the famous Bar Beach Skatepark. Torquay's skate...
December 20, 2023
Jetstar swoops as Bonza fails to launch
JETSTAR Airlines has come to the rescue of stranded Bonza passengers as the new discount airline failed to launch its new Gold Coast service...
December 20, 2023
$3 million school upgrade to cultivate next generation of leaders
PARENTS and students have had their first look at the new $3 million Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facility at St Catherine of...
December 20, 2023
Last chance to post mail before Christmas
WITH only days left to post items before Christmas, Australia Post workers received a boost to morale when Federal Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker,...
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