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.
August 17, 2024
Byron Bay to host Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025
BYRON has been announced as the host of the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025. The event will be an official stop on the...
August 16, 2024
North Coast Mud Trail returns to showcase local ceramic artistry
THE Northern Rivers region will once again become a hub of creativity as the North Coast Mud Trail returns this weekend on August 17...
August 14, 2024
Bluesfest Byron Bay to close with final festival in 2025
BLUESFEST Byron Bay, Australia's most awarded music festival, will hold its final event in 2025. After 35 years of bringing top "Blues, Roots, and Beyond"...
August 14, 2024
Veterans employment exceeds targets in NSW
THE NSW Public Service has surpassed its veteran employment targets, with 773 veterans hired since October 2022, exceeding the 18-month goal of 750. Ballina RSL...
August 13, 2024
Early Learning Matters Week at Tweed City
TWEED City Shopping Centre hosted Early Learning Matters Week this week, bringing together early childhood educators, parents, caregivers, and community leaders from across Australia. Organised...
August 13, 2024
Ballina Library social circle hosts local author
THE works of local author Penny Fields-Schneider were explored at a recent Ballina Library Social Circle meeting. Fields-Schneider, known for her historical fiction series "Portraits in...
August 12, 2024
Local North Coast Students shine at 2024 Indigenous talent identification camps
INDIGENOUS students from the North Coast gathered at Southern Cross University for the 2024 UAA and NCAS Indigenous Talent Identification Camps. The camps, organised by...
August 11, 2024
Better deal for region’s gig workers
THE NSW Government will introduce new legislation to provide protections for gig workers in the food delivery and rideshare sectors. The reforms empower the NSW...
August 11, 2024
Byron Bay to host first Women’s SurfAid Cup
SURFAID is partnering with the Byron Bay Surf Festival to present the first annual Women's SurfAid Cup Byron Bay on August 16. The event is...
August 11, 2024
Northern Rivers votes
NOMINATIONS are now open for the NSW council elections on September 14, where local leaders across the state will be chosen. The window to update...
August 9, 2024
Friends of Tweed regional art bus tour
FRIENDS of Tweed Regional Gallery are hosting a tour celebrating the contributions of women artists in the Northern Rivers region. The event, held on August...
August 9, 2024
The 79-year history Swans will have to overcome to win the flag after stunning Port loss
Ladder-leaders Sydney are going to have to overcome some pretty concerning history if they're going to win the AFL premiership in 2024. That history is...
August 9, 2024
The issue with send-offs in the NRL
SEN's Joel Caine has urged the NRL to change its send-off system as his former club the Wests Tigers were reduced to 12 men...
August 7, 2024
Blackmore Family donates $10 million for naturopathic research
SOUTHERN Cross University has received a $10 million gift from the Blackmore Family Foundation to further research and education in naturopathic medicine. This is the...
August 7, 2024
Project revitalises Indigenous cultural practices through sustainable fishing nets
A local research project is revitalising the cultural practice of string-making to construct traditional fishing nets while fostering community connection and sustainability. The Southern Cross...
August 6, 2024
Byron Bay Surf Festival invitations sent and remaining registration slots going fast
THE invitation window has closed for the 2024 Byron Bay Surf Festival, with all remaining slots now open to the public. The event, running from...
August 6, 2024
Firewheel Nursery inspires Daintree project
FIREWHEEL Rainforest Nursery, a staple in native plant production for over 35 years, has become the blueprint for Rainforest Rescue's ambitious new initiative in...
August 6, 2024
Koalas documentary premieres in Lismore
A NEW documentary that follows the journey of koalas will premiere in Lismore this Saturday, August 3 at Star Court Theatre. "The Koalas" follows the...
August 6, 2024
Work starts on Bangalow flood study
BYRON Shire Council has commissioned a consultant to launch the Bangalow Flood Study, set to examine the effects of flooding on the town and...
August 5, 2024
Local surfers to represent region at Australian Surf Championships
SURFERS from the Northern Rivers will represent the state in bodyboarding and shortboard surfing divisions at the 2024 Australian Surf Championships in Port Macquarie. The...
August 5, 2024
Ballina library gets big upgrade
BALLINA Shire Council has received a significant grant to upgrade Ballina Library. The Council has been awarded $198,376 to upgrade the library's facilities. The funds, part...
August 5, 2024
We Dance Festival brings dance celebration to Byron Bay
THE We Dance Festival 2024 is set to bring a vibrant celebration of dance, movement, and community to Byron Bay this September. The three-day festival...
August 3, 2024
Northern rivers nurse provides vital aid in Haiti
CABARITA nurse Brian Moller has spent the past two decades on the front lines of some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones, providing...
August 3, 2024
Pacific Avenue to rock Byron
GERRINGONG-BASED indie rock quartet Pacific Avenue will headline the Tracks Party at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay on August 16. Pacific Avenue, consisting of...
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