A natural bush and beach haven
Bells Beach isn't just an address - it's an exclusive lifestyle. With properties in this sought-after coastal hamlet rarely hitting the market, opportunities to buy...
Mill Market site up for grabs
COLLIERS' Flurry of landmark regional listings and sales continue to grow as astute investors shift their gaze from metropolitan investments to more lucrative provincial...
Home ownership dream slips away as lack of supply, competition bites
HOME ownership in Australia has been considered a right for many over the decades. You leave your family home to work or gain further education,...
Unrivalled coastal luxury in Bellbrae
THERE are houses,and then there are homes: those that leave you in awe as you step through the door and continue to impress at...
Blown away
THE sustained dry and windy start to February has seen isolated dust storms exposing just how fragile some of our soils are when not...
VFF urges government to apply the brakes on cage phaseout
WITH eggs off the boil due to bird flu outbreaks in northern Victoria, the farmer's peak body is calling on governments to apply the...
Rural women shine in AgriFutures award
THE agriculture industry is quite diverse, with both women and men working cooperatively to advance the sector that is becoming an attractive and rewarding...
Melbourne’s land market stable as Geelong sees sales surge
The Geelong region has been the shining light in greenfield land with sales rising by 16 per cent, compared to metropolitan Melbourne seeing a...
Rare Pako Street listing offered for the first time in 44 years
Pakington Street in Geelong West has a popular history as a place to do business in Geelong, with many retail and hospitality businesses calling...
Metricon’s Lunar New Year celebrations presented a festive experience like no other
Australia's most popular home builder, Metricon, showed off the versatility of their functional family homes by hosting an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration featuring...
Top end of town investors consider regional hot spots
The Bendigo region continues to thrive, with the big boys well and truly in the game when it comes to commercial investment dollars. All heads...
A new era for Meli as inaugural CEO prepares to retire
GEELONG'S largest community service and kindergarten program provider Meli is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer, as inaugural chief Grant Boyd...
Idyllic rural lifestyle with dual residences and river frontage
Many of us dream of escaping the rat race and living a more layback life on acreage that is all yours, to enjoy as...
Family home in convenient Bannockburn location
Bannockburn has grown to become a dynamic provincial community strategically placed close to Geelong and Melbourne, while being the gateway to regional Victoria and...
Australia feeds the world
ALTHOUGH China's past ban on Australian agriculture commodities did harm farmers' bottom line, the agriculture industry took the challenge head-on, finding alternative markets and...
Ag bank says Australian agriculture well placed to fight off challenges
IT has been a dry past 12 months for farmers, with many worried about their future in the industry as water and feed issues...
Farm laneways can be the key to more efficient farming
WITH labour shortages also extending to the ag sector, Agriculture Victoria advises farmers to consider laneways to improve productivity on the farm. Farm laneways are...
Reserve Bank inflation target reached as rent burden mounts
COST of living seems to be a hot topic for government and the media as the strain of day-to-day bills continues to be a...
Brand-spanker Torquay North dream home
Torquay North has come of age: a community in itself, conveniently supported by schools, shops, recreation, healthcare and so much more. Both young families, retirees,...
Picturesque rural oasis with Moorabool River frontage in the heart of ‘Old Batesford’
The charm of Batesford continues to make this settlement popular with lifestyle buyers, where they can reside in a rural hinterland environment that retains...
Building dreams, one happy customer at a time
METRICON continues to receive accolades from industry peak bodies and satisfied customers. After taking last year's gong as the Housing Industry Association's number one home...
$10,000 boost to apprentices in residential construction
THE building and construction industry have been consistently advocating for reform in the apprenticeship program to attract more tradies into the industry. The wheels of...
Coastal luxury and convenience
AIREYS Inlet is loved by the locals and adored by visitors and holiday makers who truly appreciate the unique appeal of this seaside hamlet...
Inadequate land supply causeS price surge in shovel ready lots
A recent report by two of the most respected industry bodies shows that land prices have surged ahead of CPI placing a heavier burden...