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 21, 2024
Approval of gas drilling near Twelve Apostles sparks outrage
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have expressed outrage over the state government's approval of a project that plans to start gas production less than 10km from the...
June 20, 2024
Region’s wineries benefit from renewed China trade
THE region's wineries are optimistic about the future as Australian wine exports to China surpass $86 million in just one month since tariffs were...
June 20, 2024
Geelong Business Excellence Awards entries close soon
THERE are just three weeks left to submit entries for the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the deadline set for July 12. This year,...
June 19, 2024
Filmmaker adds voice to Kennett River koala crisis
A FILMMAKER has joined Kennett River residents and conservationists in raising concerns for the future of koalas in the area. Thousands of visitors flock to...
June 19, 2024
Labour market growth slows into early 2024
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a 0.8 per cent increase in filled jobs for the March quarter 2024, bringing the total to...
June 19, 2024
Victoria boosts early intervention to tackle homelessness and family violence
THE Victorian government has committed $1.1 billion to early intervention programs aimed at reducing family violence and homelessness as part of the 2024/25 budget. This...
June 18, 2024
Students welcome fee relief
LOCAL students have welcomed recent government announcements aimed at reducing HELP debt and alleviating the costs of prac placements. The federal government's initiative will benefit...
June 18, 2024
Annual inflation hits 3.6 per cent
THE latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.6 per cent in the 12...
June 17, 2024
New rental standards target slumlords
The Victorian government has announced new measures to make the region's rental properties safer and more energy efficient, aiming to lower power bills and...
June 16, 2024
Community input sought for Cape Otway Lightstation management
PLANS are under way to shape the future conservation and management of the Cape Otway Lightstation precinct, with community input playing a key role. The...
June 16, 2024
Vanessa McColl takes the helm at Anam Cara House
ANAM Cara House Geelong (ACHG) has welcomed Vanessa McColl as its new CEO, bringing with her 35 years of experience as a registered nurse,...
June 14, 2024
New women’s surf festival coming to the Surf Coast
THE Great Ocean Road Women's Surf Festival, a new event celebrating women's surfing, has received a funding boost from the federal government to get...
June 13, 2024
TGS rejects consultation sessions in Aireys Inlet and Lorne
GLOBAL energy data company TGS has declined to hold consultation sessions in Aireys Inlet and Lorne, continuing the controversy about its approach to community...
June 12, 2024
McGrath expands to regional Victoria with new office in Armstrong Creek
MCGRATH Estate Agents has announced the opening of a new office in Armstrong Creek, marking a significant step in the company's strategic expansion into...
June 11, 2024
Partnership to drive gender equality and violence prevention
LEADERS from various sectors across the Barwon South West region have joined forces in a new partnership, Respect 2040, aimed at advancing gender equality...
June 11, 2024
Council initiates project to reduce stormwater flows from north Torquay to Karaaf Wetlands
THE Surf Coast Shire is embarking on a stormwater diversion project to reduce stormwater flows from north Torquay to the Karaaf Wetlands. The project will...
June 10, 2024
Feed Me Surf Coast, Torquay Wine Store launch tasty new initiative
TORQUAY Wine Store has teamed up with Feed Me Surf Coast to host unique Sunday sessions aimed at supporting the local community. Starting at 12.30pm...
June 9, 2024
More patients getting better from the comfort of home
NEW data reveals the state government's Better at Home program has delivered more than one million admitted bed days at home since it began...
June 9, 2024
Coastal communities demand global plastics treaty
THE urgent need for a global plastics treaty has been starkly highlighted by the shocking findings of a recent beach clean-up in Torquay by...
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
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...
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