Reminder to dispose food scraps responsibly
WITH many Victorians heading outdoors over the Easter break, Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer has asked all campers, outdoor adventurers and picnic goers to dispose...
Protecting Australian wine from copycats
AUSTRALIA’s valuable and world-class wine industry will be better protected from copycat exporters thanks to a new Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory. Minister for Agriculture...
Discover a great Torquay opportunity
IF you wait long enough, that perfect opportunity in real estate will eventually present itself. We all wonder where the big blocks have gone; you...
Indulgent downsizers now selling at Alkira
Bellarine Property are now offering the opportunity to enjoy sophisticated coastal living in the very heart of Ocean Grove without the need to maintain...
Ashbury where work-life balance is a reality, not a promise
Whether you are seeking a ‘sea change’ or a ‘tree change’ or you’re simply looking for a little more room to breathe, Ashbury Estate...
Definition change to support lamb exports
THE much-awaited change to the definition of lamb will now be officially changed in export legislation, which will take effect on July 1 2019. The...
Producers need to remain alert for blue-green algae
THE current seasonal conditions remain typical for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies. Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Charles Milne, said livestock owners...
Bespoke brilliance with stunning Deep Creek outlook
WITH Deep Creek as your back yard and a direct link to the beach, what could be better than living in this sought after part of town, central...
DOWNSIZE WITH CONFIDENCE
Long-term Anglesea locals Lyn and Tommy Loughrey are over the moon with the quick sale of their home at 18 Bingley Parade Anglesea. Listed through...
A HEART-FILLED CHARMER
If you have been searching for an acreage oasis to make the most of the relaxed lifestyle that living in a semi-rural area offers,...
Spectacular sale of builder’s Orton Street home
A local boutique builder’s family home that was showcased on Best Houses Australia has just been sold by Fletchers Bellarine, breaking all records for...
New format for Ballarat Sheep Show
THE Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc (BAPS) has a new format for their coming Sheep Show and Merino Ram Sale. 2019 will see the...
Stunning home on one-acre block in central Barwon Heads
What could be better than owning your very own piece of paradise on one acre in the region’s most popular beach town of Barwon...
Picking the best schnozzes to sniff out stinky pests
AUSTRALIA’S biosecurity detector dogs now have their noses honed on one of the nation’s most unwanted exotic pests, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). Head...
Foxes on the run
THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty will resume in March 2019 with Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Officers in attendance at designated collection centres...
Drone technology to improve irrigation practices
MONASH University engineers are working with Australian farmers to help them improve irrigation practices, reduce water use and maximise crop harvest by using autonomous...
Flat-fee model criticised
MORTGAGE Choice CEO Susan Mitchell has rejected suggestions that the industry should look to a lender-paid flat-fee model for brokers. The Labor Party initially expressing “in-principle” support for all...
FIND HAMPTONS STYLE IN OLD BARWON HEADS
Barwon Heads continues to offer the dream seachange experience, whether you are holidaying, retiring or making this seaside village your permanent home. Real estate in...
CONTEMPORARY JAN JUC MASTERPIECE ON THE MARKET
Jan Juc is still the preferred coastal living choice for many looking for that quiet seaside lifestyle without the hustle and bustle that Torquay...
Vegan activists putting hard working farming families at risk
MINISTER for Agriculture David Littleproud has called for calm following another incident with activists, this time in Harvey, Western Australia. After arguing with vegan activists...
Making code of practice mandatory to protect our bees
BEEKEEPERS are invited to give feedback on proposed regulation changes aimed at improving the health of our bees. The Victorian Government is proposing to amend...
Opportunity is banging the door down at Drysdale property
As Drysdale continues to attract both home buyers and investors who understand the long-term benefits of buying property in this area, Hayeswinckle has listed...
GOOD CROWDS FLOCK TO OLD TORQUAY AUCTIONS
Great crowds attended two Old Torquay properties auctioned by McCartney Real Estate over the weekend. First to auction was 3 Short Street, which got underway...
GRAND ENTERTAINER WITH SUBLIME OCEAN VIEWS
THEY don’t make any more Esplanade land in Torquay, so when Links Property launched 187 The Esplanade to market over the weekend, the feedback...