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.
October 20, 2023
Aussie Bird Count celebrates decade of conservation
THE nation's largest conservation event, the Aussie Bird Count, celebrates its 10th year this week, engaging communities from the Bellarine, the Surf Coast, Geelong...
October 15, 2023
Local students needed to lead mental health awareness in 2024
AUSTRALIA'S biggest mental health fitness event is gearing up for its 2024 edition and calling upon local students to become ambassadors. The Push-Up Challenge, which...
October 14, 2023
Tartuffe takes centre stage at Torquay Theatre
Torquay Theatre Troupe is set to transport audiences back nearly four centuries with its latest production, Tartuffe, a classic French play that remains as...
September 13, 2021
Torquay RSL appeals to Afghanistan Veterans
DRAMATIC scenes following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban have prompted appeals to veterans and their families to connect with their local RSL...
August 22, 2021
Open mic night direct from ‘Music City’
A NEW open mic night is promising to bring some Nashville charm to the Surf Coast. Kristy Coote has been a singer and songwriter for...
August 21, 2021
From busking in Byron to taking on the world
Following a series of pre-pandemic sold-out shows across the globe, ARIA award winning singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is set to tour regional Australia and his...
August 6, 2021
Road safety film comp targets region’s young road users
THE State Government is calling on the region’s creative minds to pitch a short film concept that promotes road safety and helps save lives. The...
July 24, 2021
Torquay talent takes on 24 Hours of Le Mans
HOMEGROWN racing star Scott Andrews has got the nod for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans car race. “I’ve dreamt of doing this race...
June 25, 2021
Shortest day followed by longest night
BELLARINE residents have celebrated the southern hemisphere’s winter solstice by taking a freezing cold dip in the Barwon River. Participants from regular Barwon Heads and...
June 15, 2021
Principal goes ‘old school’ to teach students lessons
WHEN Principal Joshua McElgunn turned up to work at Torquay's St Therese school in October 2020, he wasn't taking anything for granted. The COVID lockdowns...
June 4, 2021
Anglesea Indoor Market to go pink during June
ANGLESEA Indoor Market has pledged to go pink during the month of June to raise awareness and funds for breast Cancer. Founder Mandy Trickett said...
June 3, 2021
Emergency food hub to battle Geelong hunger crisis
A NEW emergency food hub at North Geelong has opened to assist people affected by food insecurity in the Geelong region. The new hub forms...
June 2, 2021
Distinguished gentlemen ride for awareness
DAPPER gents on vintage motorbikes thundered into town this week for a bike ride with a difference. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage...
May 31, 2021
CFA thanks its vital volunteers
THE CFA has celebrated and thanked its volunteers for National Volunteer Week, which concluded Sunday. The recognition comes after a challenging 2020 which saw Victorian...
May 31, 2021
Young gun reveals paddle power secret
WHEN 13-year-old Torquay local Jamie Flanagan went out on her paddle board last winter she didn’t realise it was the start of an epic...
May 29, 2021
Great Aussie Takeaway Festival
ANGLESEA locals have banded together to flip the script on Victoria’s fourth lockdown by launching a food festival with a difference. The Great Aussie Takeaway...
May 25, 2021
Life saving support for local clubs
BARWON Water has donated $10,000 to assist local Surf Life Saving Clubs to purchase much-needed equipment. Anglesea, Fairhaven, Bancoora and 13th Beach SLSCs each received...
May 20, 2021
School strike for climate
LOCAL school students will strike as part of their efforts to save the planet from the impacts of climate change. Hundreds of students from across...
May 6, 2021
Goannas arrive in Torquay
THE Goannas basketball team has arrived in Torquay as part of its rigorous training schedule in the lead-up to the Deaflympics in Brazil in...
May 6, 2021
Demand for local organic sourdough continues to rise
LOCKDOWN saw many people attempt to bake homemade organic sourdough with terabytes and petabytes of smartphone videos posted on Instagram and TikTok documenting the...
May 6, 2021
Local children’s author releases new book
LOCAL author Sally Learey has captured the essence of Geelong’s culture and community in a delightful new children’s picture book. Corio Bay Quest is Ms...
April 29, 2021
Suns and Tigers working together
THE Surf Coast Suns and Torquay Tigers have joined forces to create a new U15 team. The team known as the Torquay Suns will be...
April 29, 2021
A twilight league of their own
ANGLESEA Bowling Club and Great Ocean Properties’ Twilight League Bowls autumn competition has concluded with the champion’s medallion awarded to the team “Inadequates”, who...
April 29, 2021
Tuohy-rism campaign to kickstart local economy
WITH international borders still shut, and states fighting for a greater slice of domestic travel, Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine have teamed up...
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