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 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,...
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...
