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 2, 2024
Regional hospitals to receive nurse staffing boost
REGIONAL hospitals are set to benefit from new nurse-to-patient ratios aimed at easing the strain on emergency department staffing. Lismore Base Hospital will be among...
August 2, 2024
Rainbow Dragons ready to roar at Shaws Bay regatta
THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as they host the Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Regatta at Shaws...
August 2, 2024
Wellness Summit 2024 and Spa & Wellness Awards come to Byron Bay
THE Wellness Summit 2024 is set to bring together leaders in the spa, wellness, and wellness tourism industries for a two-day event at Crystalbrook...
August 2, 2024
Town by Town – Newrybar
The size of Newrybar is about 22.3 sqkm The population of Newrybar in 2016 was 457 people. By 2021 the population was 532, showing...
August 2, 2024
Rogers calls for Ryles to “clear the place out” after Barrett decision
FORMER State of Origin player Mat Rogers has called for new Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles to "clear the whole place out" as he...
August 2, 2024
Is Jahrome Hughes the favourite to win the 2024 Dally M Medal?
MELBOURNE Storm star Jahrome Hughes has put on another spectacular performance in the 2024 NRL season, leading his side to a tough 32-14 win...
August 2, 2024
Surfers take on the Make A Wave challenge to support remote communities
SURFERS across the country and around the globe are gearing up for the Make A Wave challenge this September, surfing daily to raise funds...
July 31, 2024
Tweed Heads residents urged to join community sleepout to combat homelessness
VINNIES is calling on residents of Tweed Heads to spend a night in the cold to raise awareness and funds for homelessness through the...
July 31, 2024
Local women drive grant to empower women and girls
NORTHERN Rivers women have raised $50,000 to support grassroots initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls in the region. The funds, donated through the Northern...
July 30, 2024
State government unveils plan for biodiversity and native vegetation management
THE state government has announced a $4.5 million plan to protect the environment and manage native vegetation more effectively across NSW. It follows the 2023...
July 30, 2024
Byron Bay leads Australia in part-time work
BYRON has emerged as Australia's top hotspot for part-time employment, with nearly half of its workforce engaged in part-time roles. According to a recent report...
July 30, 2024
Applications open for Local Sporting Champions programs
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Local Para Champions and Local Sporting Champions programs, which provide financial assistance to young athletes, coaches, and officials...
July 29, 2024
Byron businesses star in ‘Stop the Hack’ cyber security campaign
SMALL business owners in Byron Bay are featured in a new ad campaign aimed at raising awareness about cyber threats and promoting the free...
July 29, 2024
Byron Bay Cycling Club announces packed calendar of events
THE Byron Bay Cycling Club (BBCC) has announced a packed calendar of cycling events, starting this Sunday, July 28, with a winter criterium series...
July 29, 2024
Animal-free research gets $4.5M boost
LOCAL groups have welcomed the state government's announcement of a $4.5 million funding package to reduce and replace animals in medical research. The funding will...
July 28, 2024
Film at Byron Bay Surf Festival explores local surfer’s journey from surviving to thriving
THE Byron Bay Surf Festival will showcase "Surviving to Thriving," an acclaimed film about local surfer Karin Ochsner's journey of healing. Scheduled for August 16...
July 27, 2024
San Cisco to perform in Byron Bay
SAN CISCO is bringing their vibrant indie pop sound to regional Australia, with a highly anticipated performance in Byron Bay as part of their...
July 27, 2024
The Trust Fall and Other Poems
WRITER and director Kym Staton will speak at Byron Community Centre next week about his latest work, "The Trust Fall: Julian Assange". The event, "The...
July 27, 2024
Gnibi College alumna transforms Indigenous engagement
A Southern Cross University Gnibi College graduate has been recognised for her research on what Indigenous peoples consider important in evaluations that affect them. Nicole...
July 26, 2024
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donations
RESIDENTS of the Northern Rivers are being called upon to donate blood this winter as Australian Red Cross Lifeblood says supplies are dwindling. Winter often...
July 26, 2024
Speed networking and business breakfast events in Ballina
BYRON and Beyond Networking is set to host two dynamic events in Ballina aimed at fostering business connections and growth: a speed networking session...
July 26, 2024
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers return almost 500 people safely to shore in June
MARINE Rescue NSW volunteers in the Northern Rivers region successfully returned 110 people to shore in June. They completed 45 search and rescue missions, including...
July 26, 2024
New lights installed at Bangalow Sports Fields
BANGALOW Sports Fields now feature new lighting, following several months of weather-related delays. The $795,000 upgrade, funded by the NSW Government's Essential Community Sports Assets...
July 26, 2024
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital seeks volunteers to support local wildlife
THE Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital (BBWH) is calling for volunteers to join its team and help care for the region's diverse wildlife. The hospital, known...
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