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.
July 27, 2025
Byron Shire Council warns illegal ‘dark’ kitchens face heavy fines
BYRON Shire Council is urging anyone selling food to register their business, as authorities report a rise in home-based and online food operators since...
July 27, 2025
Community urged to slow down as koala breeding season begins
KOALA breeding season is approaching across the Northern Rivers, and local councils and Friends of the Koala are asking drivers to help reduce road...
July 25, 2025
The rise of the tribute
COLD Chisel's Khe Sanh rattles the windows of a Wollongong bar. Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon drifts through a sold–out theatre in Perth. The bands aren't...
July 25, 2025
Last chance for local filmmakers to enter Byron Bay Film Festival
NORTHERN Rivers filmmakers have two weeks left to enter the Byron Bay Film Festival, which will showcase regional talent alongside global cinema this October. The...
July 25, 2025
New pump bolsters Murwillumbah flood defences
A NEW stormwater pump station will boost Murwillumbah's flood protection as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of severe weather. Completed in February,...
July 25, 2025
Controlled airspace delayed at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
CONTROLLED airspace at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport will not be introduced until June 2026, after Airservices Australia delayed the start date by seven months. The...
July 24, 2025
Cheaper home battery program now available for households
NORTH Coast households and small businesses can access 30 per cent discounts on home battery systems through a new federal program. The $2.3 billion Cheaper...
July 24, 2025
Longboard titles return to Tweed Coast
THE Australian Longboard Titles have returned to the Tweed Coast, bringing more than 300 surfers from across the country for six days of competition. The...
July 23, 2025
Grants open for projects supporting women and girls
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Northern Rivers Community Foundation's 2025 Empowering Women and Girls grants. Three grants of $20,000 will be awarded to women-led,...
July 23, 2025
Marine Rescue NSW trains for flood readiness on North Coast
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue's Ballina and Point Danger units have taken part in a major flood readiness exercise on the Corindi River at Red...
July 22, 2025
Push to transform Byron town centre
CREATIVITY, culture and community will guide a new council project aimed at reinvigorating the Byron Bay town centre. The trial, funded by the NSW Government,...
July 22, 2025
Country mayors say regional councils hit hardest by cost shifting
REGIONAL councils are being forced to absorb growing state and federal responsibilities, with new figures showing cost shifting has hit $1.5 billion a year...
July 17, 2025
Roundabout upgrade complete in Lennox Head
A NEW roundabout is now operational at the intersection of Byron Bay Road and Byron Street in Lennox Head after a $1.53 million safety...
July 17, 2025
Council grants 15-year licence to Fletcher Street Cottage
BYRON Shire Council has granted a 15-year licence to Fletcher Street Cottage, securing the future of Byron Bay's homelessness support hub from 2026. The Byron...
July 15, 2025
Luxury riverfront estate heads to auction at Banora Point
A RENOVATED Hamptons-style estate on more than 11.3 hectares of riverfront land at Banora Point will go to auction on August 7. Known as Stone...
July 15, 2025
Locals invited to help shape Byron’s response to homelessness
BYRON Shire residents are being invited to help shape local action on homelessness as part of a new project gathering 1000 community voices. The 1000...
July 14, 2025
Minns and Cabinet heading to Tweed for community forum
NSW Premier Chris Minns and his cabinet will visit the Tweed later this month as part of the state government's Community Cabinet program. The forum...
July 14, 2025
Cafes ditch single-use cups for July
CAFES across Mullumbimby have stopped offering single-use coffee cups for July as part of a new waste reduction initiative led by Byron Shire Council...
July 11, 2025
Boat flips off Tweed Heads, beacon triggers dramatic rescue
TWO men have been rescued after their boat overturned about five nautical miles off Point Danger this afternoon. Marine Rescue Point Danger was already assisting...
July 11, 2025
Fires spark warning on e-bike batteries
A STRING of dangerous lithium-ion battery fires has prompted a safety warning from Fire and Rescue NSW. Recent incidents in the region have included an...
July 11, 2025
Love, drawn together
Jodi Rodgers didn't plan to write a book, and Kelvin Wong wasn't trying to illustrate one. But what began as a way to stay...
July 10, 2025
Broadwater Bridge reopens after $1.6 million upgrade
BROADWATER Bridge is open again after a $1.6 million upgrade restored a key link between the Lismore and Richmond Valley local government areas. The project...
July 9, 2025
Labor scheme offers $4000 battery rebate
NORTH Coast households and small businesses are now eligible for discounts on battery systems under a new $2.3 billion Federal Government scheme. The Cheaper Home...
July 4, 2025
Northern NSW man dies from rare bat disease – what you need to know
NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged not to touch or handle bats after a man from northern NSW died from a rare rabies-like disease...
