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.
December 19, 2023
Algae outbreak at Wurdee Boluc Reservoir
BARWON WATER has detected non-toxic species of blue-green algae in Wurdee Boluc reservoir above the guideline levels for recreational users. Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is one...
December 17, 2023
War on Christmas waste
THIS holiday season, residents are being urged to embrace environmentally conscious practices when making purchases. Household waste surges by 30% during the festive season, with...
December 17, 2023
Hospitality sector welcomes seafood labelling change
AUSTRALIA'S federal, state, and territory consumer ministers have voted to introduce country of origin labelling for seafood across all hospitality businesses. Under the new model,...
December 15, 2023
AFL Barwon joins Mayor in calling for Commonwealth Games funds redirect
CITY OF GREATER Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan has written to Premier Jacinta Allan to request she redirect Commonwealth Games legacy funding from a proposed...
December 13, 2023
Summer dog orders now enforced
SUMMER dog regulations are now in effect and animal management officers are out in force to ensure compliance. On the Surf Coast, summer timeshare restrictions...
December 13, 2023
Safer Cycling Strategy delivers 22% of planned actions in first year
Surf Coat Shire's safer cycling strategy delivered 22 per cent of planned actions in the first year of a five-year strategy, it was revealed...
December 12, 2023
Councillors appointed to represent Surf Coast Shire on 18 bodies
SURF Coast Shire Council has endorsed appointments to 18 key peak and regional committees and organisations at its November meeting. The appointments cover areas including...
December 10, 2023
V/Line workers vote to strike
V/LINE operations staff overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking industrial action, which will bring trains between Melbourne and Geelong to a standstill later this...
December 8, 2023
Villawood Properties secures three UDIA Vic Awards
Villawood Properties has achieved a remarkable feat clinching three prestigious accolades at this year's Urban Development Institute of Australia Victorian Excellence Awards. The national developer's...
December 8, 2023
Geelong Gallery and Searoad Ferries shine at 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards
EIGHT local tourism operators have triumphed at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards, each securing top honours in their respective categories. Hosted by the Victorian Tourism...
December 8, 2023
Villawood Properties secures three UDIA Vic Awards
Villawood Properties has achieved a remarkable feat clinching three prestigious accolades at this year's Urban Development Institute of Australia Victorian Excellence Awards. The national developer's...
December 7, 2023
Torquay library’s summer fun day
TORQUAY Library is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual family fun day on Saturday 9 December, from 10am to 2.30pm. The festivities kick off with...
December 5, 2023
Thousands sign petition to remove Winki Pop surfcam
SURFRIDER Foundation Surf Coast Branch has teamed up with two leading Deakin University surveillance experts to call for the removal of a web camera...
December 4, 2023
Adopt a Surfcoaster continues its 8th-year tradition, spreading festive joy
In a heart-warming tradition, "Adopt a Surfcoaster" returns for its eighth year, aiming to bring joy to families facing challenges during the holiday season. It...
December 4, 2023
Community raises $7,000 in seven days to support Maycock family
In response to the urgent health challenges confronting the Maycock family, the local community has united, raising an impressive $7,000 in just seven days—a...
December 4, 2023
Horseshoe bend road reconstruction to be completed by April 2024
RECONSTRUCTION of Horseshoe Bend Road at Thompson Creek Bridge in Mount Duneed kicked off this week in response to damage caused by last year's...
December 4, 2023
Winchelsea Pool’s $4.3 million upgrade plans revealed
THE Surf Coast Shire has revealed updated designs of the $4.3 million Winchelsea Pool upgrade, influenced by input from almost 300 community members. Construction is...
December 3, 2023
Better parental leave coming to the region
LOCAL parents are celebrating the introduction of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. The Senate referred the bill to...
December 3, 2023
Foster carers needed for Christmas
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is calling on members of the public to volunteer as foster carers this Christmas as the number of dogs...
November 30, 2023
Community celebration to spark holiday cheer
APOLLO BAY is ready to embrace the holiday spirit with the "Light Up Apollo Bay" event this Friday, December 1, from 6 pm to...
November 28, 2023
Larvicide monitoring and ground treatments begin
COUNCIL Mosquito Management Officers have begun conducting larvicide monitoring and ground treatments around townships. Surf Coast Shire General Manager Place Making and Environment Chris Pike...
November 27, 2023
Regional roads labelled a “dangerous disgrace”
NEW research has found that regional roads are a "dangerous disgrace" and recommended the federal government boost funding so councils can better manage their...
November 26, 2023
Christmas chaos: V/Line workers vote on December strikes
V/Line trains between Melbourne and Geelong could shut down in the lead up to Christmas if Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) members vote...
November 26, 2023
BioBlitz survey begins
THE largest citizen science event in the southern hemisphere starts today (Friday, November 24) and runs until Monday, November 27. The goal of the Great...
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