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...
Watch the waves roll onto the sand
Footy commentator Dwayne Russell has recently listed his stunning Fairhaven holiday home for sale with Great Ocean Properties. After purchasing 3 Yarringa Road in 2006,...
Country feel with coastal appeal in Torquay
With traditional coastal architecture that reflects Torquay’s seaside beginnings now becoming a rarity in Old Torquay as bold modern design’s take their place, its...
CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE, PERFECTLY POSITIONED WITH EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS
AS Ocean Grove’s reputation for high-end living opportunities continues to grow, Bellarine Property’s listing of 114 Presidents Avenue represents the best of offerings in...
Stink bug makes Port
THE brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been detected in Port Melbourne. The bug was found in an Agriculture Victoria trap that was put out...
Farmers can seek compensation from banks
MINISTER for Agriculture David Littleproud has urged farmers to take advantage of the extra period for which they can seek compensation for incidents where...
Pig virus detection highlights biosecurity risks
RECENT detections of African swine fever virus in pork products confiscated at the national border by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water...
When is the right time to buy a property?
You know those people who are always waiting for the optimal time to buy a property? They either wait and wait until everyone else starts...
Last GOV lots sell well
There was much excitement at last Friday’s final auction of lots in the Great Ocean Views Estate, which saw more than 100 people attending...
ANOTHER GREAT RESULT FOR OLD TORQUAY AT AUCTION
McCartney Real Estate’s auction of 49 Beach Road Torquay over the weekend confirms that the Torquay market is still strong, and demand continues for...
Get in quick to secure last lots
One of Torquay’s most significant estates that has provided residential living opportunities for more than 20 years is now in its final stages with Stages...
New broadacre crop launched
SUPER high oleic safflower (SHOS), the newest crop for the Australian broadacre market, was officially launched by GO Resources at Horsham's Grains Innovation Park recently. The...
Minister calls on states to review trespass laws to protect farming families from nutters
MINISTER for Agriculture David Littleproud has called on state governments to review and beef up trespass laws following the Aussie Farms personal address scandal. Preliminary...
Woolworths delivers drought relief to farmers
AMONGST the conflicting information about how beneficial some of the supermarket milk rebate schemes are at actually helping dairy farmers, Woolworths have announced that...
Salt Torquay to see first auction on Australia Day
Works at the Salt Torquayresidential project have progressed well, with the residential lots at the pointy end of completion in the lead up to the...
OTWAY DISTRICT OASIS ON OFFER FOR THE FIRST TIME
The Otways is a special place, encompassing many special hamlets and towns from the Great Ocean Road to the beautiful hinterland farming areas such...