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.
June 8, 2024
Google unpins sleeping koala
A controversial pin on Google Maps showing the exact GPS coordinates of a "koala sleeping in a tree" has been removed by the...
June 6, 2024
TGS cites safety in Surf Coast snubbing
GLOBAL energy data company TGS has declined to participate in an in-person consultation session in Torquay, citing safety and logistical concerns. This decision, which has...
June 5, 2024
Views sought on path to net zero transport
THE federal government is calling for public input on its roadmap to achieve net zero emissions in the transport sector by 2050. The Transport and...
June 4, 2024
Submissions invited on draft outdoor dining guidelines
THE Surf Coast Shire council is inviting submissions on its draft outdoor parklet dining guidelines and a proposed Local Law amendment, following the success...
June 3, 2024
Plans underway to revive Torquay’s Gilbert Street Arcade
Plans to rebuild the arcade damaged by a recent fire in Torquay's Gilbert Street are currently in the works. A devastating fire late on April...
June 3, 2024
Campaign to abolish seismic blasting permits reaches 15,000 letters
A CAMPAIGN urging the Australian government to abolish Special Prospecting Authority (SPA) permits for seismic blasting has reached a significant milestone, with 15,000 letters...
June 3, 2024
Winchelsea visitor centre to return to historic library building
THE Winchelsea Visitor Information Centre will soon be back in its original home, the town's former library building, after necessary repairs are completed. In its...
June 1, 2024
Surf Coast Women’s Boardriders Club wins grant to boost female participation in surfing
THE Surf Coast Women's Boardriders Club has been awarded the Change Our Game grant, a state government initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting a...
May 31, 2024
Boundary changes shrink Corangamite electorate, expand Wannon and Corio
POPULATION growth across Armstrong Creek, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine will lead to a smaller Corangamite electorate at the next federal election, according...
May 31, 2024
TikTok tourists force Great Ocean Road koalas to flee
RESIDENTS of Kennett River, a popular stop on the Great Ocean Road known for its koala populations and vibrant birdlife, are worried about the...
May 31, 2024
CSIRO report finds renewables a better option than nuclear
ANGLESEA and nuclear power have collided again in the national spotlight after a major metropolitan newspaper reported last week that the town was a...
May 31, 2024
Community safety and crime prevention group launched
A new local crime prevention initiative was launched last week in Armstrong Creek, bringing together Victoria Police, local leaders, and community groups. The Community Safety...
May 30, 2024
Climate emergency grants pitch fest
THREE projects aimed at addressing the climate emergency and benefiting the community have been shortlisted by the Surf Coast Shire, with residents invited to...
May 27, 2024
Parents urge action on Armstrong Creek secondary school
PARENTS on the western side of Armstrong Creek are urging the Victorian government to fast-track the construction of a 7-12 secondary school as the...
May 27, 2024
New leadership for Torquay RSL aims to engage younger veterans
THE Torquay RSL Sub-branch has elected Paul Barker as its new president and Darcy Dunstan as vice president, marking a new chapter for the...
May 26, 2024
Twelve Apostles precinct set for major transformation
THE Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is moving into the construction phase, with the search for a builder to create the highly anticipated Visitor Experience...
May 25, 2024
Colin Hay live at Costa Hall
Prepare for an unforgettable night as Colin Hay, the legendary voice of Men at Work, brings his dynamic performance to Geelong on June 29. Known...
May 25, 2024
New Torquay bus network welcomed but falls short
THE Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) has expressed a mixed response to the new Torquay bus network, to begin in June. SCEG's Urban Environment spokesperson...
May 24, 2024
Colin Hay’s still a man at work
Prepare for an unforgettable night as Colin Hay, the legendary voice of Men at Work, brings his dynamic presence to Geelong on June 29. Known...
May 24, 2024
Otway Basin blasting slammed for poor consultation
THE community consultation process for a planned seismic blasting project in the Otway Basin has come under fire for again failing to properly engage...
May 22, 2024
Outgoing Avalon Airport boss advocates for rail connection in final interview
AVALON Airport chief executive Tony Brun, in his final interview before announcing his departure last Wednesday, reiterated that a rail connection to Avalon Airport...
May 22, 2024
Dodgy door-knockers told to take a cold shower
THE Victorian government has banned telemarketing and door-knocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program in response to consumer complaints about high-pressure sales tactics. The...
May 21, 2024
Torquay to Jan Juc cliff trail likely to close in next five years
A NEW report from the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority highlights community feedback and outlines future management actions for the cliff trail...
May 21, 2024
Jan Juc man fined for littering after tossing coffee cups from car
A JAN JUC man has been fined $531 after pleading guilty to two charges of unlawfully depositing waste at Freshwater Creek. The incident occurred on...
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