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.
April 7, 2021
Coastal conservation projects benefit from funding initiative
TREES for tawny frogmouths, restoring the habitat for native orchids and the eradication of invasive holly are some of the projects to be funded...
April 1, 2021
Richard Riordan is listening
CRIME, bushfires and housing affordability were all on the agenda when Member for Polwarth, Richard Riordan, held his latest community engagement meeting. The ‘Listening Post’...
April 1, 2021
Residents have their say about future of shire
ENVIRONMENT, sustainability and community wellbeing are top of the list of concerns from respondents to the Surf Coast Shire council’s ‘People Place Future’...
March 25, 2021
Open Studio Trails
ARTISTS across the Bellarine will fling open their studio doors and welcome members of the public into their studios this weekend. It's a rare opportunity...
March 25, 2021
Household name opens up about directing new music video
Torquay-based poet, songwriter, storyteller and dreamer, Camille Barr, better known by her stage name The Last Folk Singer, has teamed up with Nicky Buckley...
March 18, 2021
On your bike for national Ride2School Day
TORQUAY Coast Primary School pupils are joining students from around Australia in taking part in tomorrow’s National Ride2School Day. PE teacher Modesty Kneebone said riding...
March 18, 2021
Odd-coloured socks make a fine pair on World Down Syndrome Day
CHILDREN will be rocking brightly coloured, mis-matched socks at the Winchelsea Early Learning Centre this month in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Anne’s four-year-old...
March 18, 2021
Community invited to write next chapter of the future of libraries
BOOKWORMS rejoice! The Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) is inviting members of the public to share their ideas for the future of their community...
March 11, 2021
Campaign aims to break bad lockdown habits
THIEVES, burglars, and small-time crooks are the focus of a new campaign encouraging Victorians to break bad habits formed during the COVID lockdown. ‘Breaking Bad...
March 11, 2021
Funding boost for renewable energy projects
LOCAL residents have been given the chance to tackle climate change while reducing their bills following a major investment by the state government in...
March 11, 2021
Gigs are just the prescription your ears need
LIVE music will again fill Anglesea Memorial Hall this month as The Sound Doctor returns with three new shows scheduled. It’s been 491 days...
March 4, 2021
The biggest windsock in town
THE City of Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct welcomed its newest worker this week – a 37-metre-high crane. Joint director of MCG Cranes, Glenn...
March 4, 2021
Runway wins funding to continue nurturing startups
The Victorian Government has announced almost $500,000 in funding to support the creation and growth of startups in regional Victoria. Almost half the funding, $246,000,...
March 4, 2021
Geelong’s healthiest office building revealed
THE Geelong headquarters of WorkSafe Victoria has been recognised as the city’s healthiest office building. The $120 million, 14-storey building at 1 Malop Street was...
March 4, 2021
Perfect month to adopt a pooch or pet
WITH tails high and noses down, fantastic beasts and four-legged friends have taken over the streets. Dogs, cats and creatures great and small are suddenly...
March 4, 2021
Osborne House to receive heritage-friendly makeover
HISTORIC Osborne House is one step closer to its mega makeover with Geelong council agreeing upon the expressions of interest (EOI) process that will...
February 25, 2021
CFA turning heads with new helmet design
TORQUAY CFA Brigade has received shiny new firefighting helmets that not only look great but more importantly have increased manoeuvrability and offer greater protection...
February 25, 2021
Fire prevention grass slashing returns
FIRE prevention grass slashing has commenced across the Surf Coast Shire. The shire would usually conduct its annual roadside slashing program at the end of...
February 18, 2021
Scott’s journey from Torquay go-karts to world champion race cars
LIFE was relatively simple at first for Scott Andrews. He was raised in your typical Surf Coast family – his dad a mechanic and car...
February 11, 2021
Aireys Inlet market trading rebounds
AIREYS INLET Market stallholders have reported one of their strongest Januarys ever after a difficult 2020 saw market closures and forced many operators to...
February 11, 2021
A new day for Otway firefighters
SURF COAST residents will discover a whole new appreciation for Aboriginal art when a new look fire truck wrapped in a Tom Day original...
February 4, 2021
Local shark sightings increase
SHARK sightings have increased on the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula this summer but according to experts there is nothing to worry about. Dorsal,...
February 4, 2021
Scarecrow battle returns to the Bellarine
THE Great Australian Scarecrow Competition has returned to the Bellarine for a second year and organisers are looking forward to another year of flair...
January 28, 2021
Local hero issues ocean safety plea
TWO people tragically died at Surf Coast beaches in perilous conditions with strong rips present up and down the coast at the weekend. The drownings...
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