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.
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...
November 24, 2023
Rental affordability crisis hits home: Region tops most expensive list
NEW Rental Affordability Index data has revealed rental properties across the Surf Coast are among the most expensive in regional Victoria. The Rental Affordability Index...
November 24, 2023
Surf Coast Energy Group AGM
THE Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) held its annual general meeting at Patagonia on the Surf Coast Highway last Thursday, drawing a full house...
November 24, 2023
Peace vigil mourns lives lost
FRIENDS of Palestine-Torquay held a vigil for Gaza last week on the Cosy Corner foreshore where speakers called for peace and an immediate ceasefire. A...
November 24, 2023
Commerce Torquay enters Flowstate
LOCAL experts on beer and solar panels headlined this month's Commerce Torquay After 5 event at Flowstate cellar door. The event was sponsored by Flowstate...
November 24, 2023
Custom design with space and style
A four-bedroom impeccably presented and super-stylish family home bathed in natural light awaits you at 12 Cottage Crescent, Torquay. This custom-designed residence, crafted over two...
November 22, 2023
Bellbrae phone tower gets green light after VCAT decision
A PLANNING permit condition for a 30-metre-high mobile phone tower at 460 Grossmans Road Bellbrae has been amended by the Victorian Civil and Administrative...
November 22, 2023
Junior doctors’ wage battle with Barwon Health
JUNIOR doctors are suing Barwon Health and other health services across Victoria for what they claim are systemic problems with excessive hours and widespread...
November 21, 2023
Stop the violence: Petition to Libby Coker urges ceasefire
A PETITION urging Coragamite federal member Libby Coker to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza is gaining momentum in the electorate. Titled "Corangamite Electorate Stands...
November 19, 2023
Four Decades, Five Hundred Prints by John Nixon
Geelong Gallery presents the exhibition "John Nixon—Four Decades, Five Hundred Prints," showcasing a comprehensive survey of prints by the late John Nixon (1949–2020), a...
November 19, 2023
Free thermal imaging cameras for energy efficiency checks
THE Geelong Regional Library Corporation has made nine thermal imaging cameras available to residents to self-assess home energy efficiency. The devices, offered at no charge,...
November 16, 2023
Bluebottles swarm coast
AN ARMADA of bluebottles has invaded beaches along The Bellarine and Surf Coast, causing alarm among beachgoers. Although commonly referred to as jellyfish, the bluebottle,...
November 15, 2023
Barbara Wilson to speak at Surf Coast Energy Group’s AGM
SURF Coast Energy Group (SCEG) will host Associate Professor Barbara Wilson OAM at their upcoming annual general meeting (AGM). With four decades of expertise in...
November 15, 2023
Ombudsman report reveals spike in bill complaints
NEW data from the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) shows high bills are the leading complaint among residents in our region, making up...
November 12, 2023
Region Becoming a Skater’s Paradise
THE Surf Coast, Geelong, and the Bellarine Peninsula are earning acclaim as a skateboarding paradise following the upgrades to several of the region's more...
November 10, 2023
Dog attacks surge by 23%
DOG attacks have surged by 23 per cent this year, exceeding the total reported incidents received by Surf Coast Shire Council in 2022. The council...
November 4, 2023
A burst of colour: the journey of Kip&Co
It all started when Kate Heppell and her sister Hayley ventured into the world of business with a health food store. However, things took an...
November 4, 2023
Quake aftershocks could last months
THE powerful earthquake that hit earlier this month, in the Otway Ranges near Apollo Bay, could trigger aftershocks lasting for months, warn experts. The earthquake's...
November 4, 2023
Traditional market returns in time for summer
BY ANGUS SMITH OVER the past fortnight, McCartney Real Estate has unveiled an array of standout properties across the Surf Coast. The agency's recent transactions demonstrate...
November 3, 2023
Surf Coast Shire plans for growth and expansion
SURF Coast Shire Council is seeking community input in developing a new Urban Futures Strategy. The Strategy will tackle issues such as determining the appropriate...
November 1, 2023
Staff wanted: regional businesses continue to grapple with staff shortages
NATIONWIDE staff shortages, intensified by socio-economic issues such as rising living costs and housing deficits, are putting pressure on regional businesses. The White House restaurant...
