Early season promise lifts spirits in Victoria’s farm sector
THE arrival of a highly anticipated and much needed autumn break has lifted the spirits of farmers across much of Victoria, with sentiment in...
Another dimension to our biosecurity system
A 3D x-ray unit is now in place permanently at Melbourne Airport to protect and grow our $11 billion horticultural industries from passengers bringing...
What is a Carbon Project Developer, and, do I need one?
THESE questions and more will be answered at the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo, held August 5-8 in Albury. Many people are interested in...
Essence of the Torquay lifestyle on offer with Salt Stage 2
The much-awaited 24-lot Stage 2 release of Victoria’s most sustainable estate has just been launched by hockingstuart Torquay. Salt Torquay, overlooking the world-famous surfing mecca...
GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS at JETTY NORTH
Clifton Springs newest boutique estate has come to market with the release of 14 exclusive lots in Stage 1. This is your opportunity to secure...
Timeless elegance on Carr Street
The perfect holiday and seachange destination of Barwon Heads throws up another real estate gem in this boutique coastal hamlet. Peacefully positioned within steps of...
Farmers welcome ‘essential services’ but question how they’ll grow
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the delayed Victorian Budget 2019-20, noting some positive commitments but a number of glaring funding gaps for...
Tracked tractors get moving on Victorian roads
FARMERS will now be able to move tracked tractors on Victorian roads due to regulatory change as a result of Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)...
Going down rabbit holes with Landcare
TIM Bloomfield, veteran rabbit control guru, shared his ‘recipe for success’ for controlling rabbits recently at Bellarine Landcare Group’s Rabbit Control Field Day in...
Find some history and heart in Old Torquay home
Old Torquay remains popular for those looking to be in the heart of town with everything you need at your fingertips: beach, park, shopping...
Picture perfect opportunity with bay views
The Bellarine Peninsula property market has stood strong as the softening of the city property market puts a dent in buyer confidence. Drysdale has been...
Know your NLIS requirements for lambing season
AS the lambing season gets underway in Victoria, producers are reminded of National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) sheep and goat requirements that came into...
BYRON PRICIER THAN SYDNEY WITH SURF COAST IN HOT PURSUIT
Sydney has lost its mantle as having Australia’s most expensive median house price to a location that is home to just 34,000 people, according...
Belle Property merges with hockingstuart
Boutique real estate brand, Belle Property has merged with leading Melbourne-based group, hockingstuart as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the brand’s reach...
Humble beach shack has a bright future
Beach shacks are a rarity in today’s market as many have made way for sleeker coastal homes, not so with Bellarine Property’s recent listing...
Bees continue to keep agriculture strong
THE federal government has committed to invest in raising awareness of the crucial role bees play in agriculture as well as breeding better bees...
Farmers and landowners wary of proposed new planning controls
THE public submission period for the State Government’s Protecting Strategic Agricultural Land Strategy has been extended following a fiery meeting at Marcus Hill last...
Oasis of calm in unrivalled Jan Juc hideaway
The busy Easter period proves once again why Jan Juc is the choice of locals who love the fact that once you retreat to Juc, the hectic goings...
SOPHISTICATED SPACIOUS BAYSIDE HOME
WITH everything the Bellarine has on offer at your doorstep, St Leonards is proving to be a popular choice for young families, seachangers and...
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...