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 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...
January 25, 2024
Exclusive access to the Australian Open with Port Phillip Ferries
PORT Phillip Ferries has teamed up with AO Travel to offer exclusive Australian Open ticket and ferry packages. These packages include premium seats at Rod...
January 25, 2024
Surfers conduct heroic rescue at Lorne
IN A REMARKABLE act of bravery, two local surfers led a daring rescue operation at Lorne beach, saving the life of a distressed 10-year-old...
January 24, 2024
Anglesea issues urgent battery disposal warning after fires
THE Surf Coast Shire is urging residents to properly dispose of batteries following a series of summer fires caused by incorrect disposal. The warning comes...
January 23, 2024
Portarlington’s $30M hotel rejected by City of Greater Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong has rejected plans for the Drooping Sheoak hotel and wellness centre, a five-story, $30 million development initially planned for...
January 22, 2024
$150 million eco-tourism attraction evaluates best way forward
EDEN Project Anglesea has issued a statement indicating it is evaluating the best way forward for the $150 million eco-tourism attraction, proposed for the...
January 22, 2024
Union to shut down regional train network again
V/LINE workers will strike again next week after union and company representatives failed to find common ground in enterprise agreement negotiations. The Rail Tram and...
January 22, 2024
Victorian government to crack down on pushy showerhead salespeople
THE State Government is moving to crack down on the tactics of pushy salespeople offering free water-saving showerheads. Residents have reported an increase in the...
January 21, 2024
Epworth Geelong celebrates 20th anniversary of robotic surgery in Australia
Inspired by a surgical revolution he witnessed in the USA, urologist Professor Tony Costello spearheaded the introduction of robotic surgery in Australia. "I had seen...
January 19, 2024
Torquay’s coastal gem: stately 7-bedroom beach house set for auction
IN A STRIKING revelation to the Torquay real estate scene, a luxurious 7-bedroom beach house is set to go under the hammer this February. Nestled...
January 19, 2024
A Coastal Haven at 1/4 Park Lane, Torquay
Torquay's vibrant real estate market is set to be stirred with the listing of a delightful 3-bedroom beach residence at 1/4 Park Lane. This single-level...
January 19, 2024
Victoria Police release CCTV footage of $4 million suspicious fire at Christian College Geelong
VICTORIA Police have released CCTV footage in relation to a “suspicious fire” at a Waurn Ponds School earlier this month. The CCTV and images depict...
January 19, 2024
Rescuers report worst rip currents ever seen on coast
A HARROWING weekend marked by rips, rescues, and tragic drownings along Victoria's coastline has prompted lifesavers to issue an urgent warning. Surfer Jack Minter was...
January 19, 2024
A rare chance to acquire Torquay’s premier property: 82 the esplanade
Auction details: Saturday, 3rd February 2024, 1.30 pm EMBRACE the epitome of Surf Coast living at 82 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228. The property is spread...
January 18, 2024
Melbourne restaurants pop up in Freshwater Creek
MELBOURNE restaurants Hazel, Dessous and Lilac Wine Bar have embarked on a culinary journey in Freshwater Creek for the month of January. Chefs from each...
January 18, 2024
Review of offshore regulations begin as coastal communities continue to rally
APOLLO Bay residents turned out in force on Sunday to protest proposed seismic blasting in the Otway Basin. The protest is part of a larger...
January 16, 2024
Dramatic night at sea: Investigation sheds light on Port Phillip boat wreck
VICTORIA'S Office of the Chief Investigator of Transport Safety, has released a preliminary report on a transport safety investigation into the grounding and wreck...
January 12, 2024
The great ocean rescue tour
APOLLO Bay residents will take to the streets this Sunday, 14 January, to protest proposed seismic blasting in the Otway Basin. The protest is part...
January 12, 2024
The great ocean rescue tour
APOLLO Bay residents will take to the streets this Sunday, 14 January, to protest proposed seismic blasting in the Otway Basin. The protest is part...
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