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About: deanwebster

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September 6, 2024

Destocking under way as farmers crunch the numbers

WITH returns to farmers for beef and lamb well below previous highs, it looks like the industry is going through a destocking stage -...

August 30, 2024

Secluded rural acreage convenient to Geelong and the coast

The rural area of Buckley between Winchelsea and Mount Moriac is a sought-after farming and lifestyle choice for those looking to create their own...

August 30, 2024

Owner-occupiers driving market as Newtown warehouse sells for $1.15m

Although the shine has come off the residential market in our region, well-placed commercial property in Geelong are achieving significant results. Agents are seeing local...

August 30, 2024

‘Seanook’ – position-perfect luxury Apollo Bay townhouses

Apollo Bay is a seaside paradise offering pristine beaches, sprawling foreshore parks and walkways, along with the Great Ocean Road's most trusted safe harbour. The...

August 28, 2024

Cull numbers in as deer continue to damage forests, farms

AS DEER numbers, and incidents involving deer, are on the increase in our region, the department responsible for deer management on public land have...

August 27, 2024

As dams remain low or dry, think about desilting

AS WE are heading for spring after a drier-than-normal autumn and winter, it may be time to take a look at desilting your dams. Usually,...

August 23, 2024

Locals take up first dibs on Port Campbell estate

Arches Port Campbell, the newest coastal community along the Great Ocean Road, has now reached a major milestone with titles now issued to purchasers. With...

August 23, 2024

Senate Inquiry gets the nod from peak body

Lending is in the spotlight after some heat was applied to the Senate by independent members of Parliament moving for housing to be treated...

August 23, 2024

Professional consulting rooms with character or dream home residential conversion

East Geelong is favored by many, and older suburb at the city's doorstep that holds on to the much-admired neighbourhood character of Geelong's beginnings. An...

August 16, 2024

Exceptional elegance

The title says it all - exceptional elegance - and this is exactly what Neville Richards has delivered to the market on Portarlington's front...

August 16, 2024

Visa pathway key to boosting tradie numbers

It has become clear that the availability of skilled labour to meet the challenge of building 1.2 million homes under the Housing Accord cannot...

August 9, 2024

Virtual fencing a step closer as Ag Vic jumps on board

FARMERS are continually looking at ways of making livestock management more efficient, and the shift towards virtual fencing has been given a boost with...

August 9, 2024

Prominent residential zoned holding snapped up by national aged care provider

Retirement living is a driving force in the Geelong property market with providers jumping at the opportunity to secure land close to shopping and...

August 9, 2024

Food price relief coming for consumers but farmers left on the shelf

WHEN farmers visit the supermarket, they are regularly astonished at the prices they see for consumables on the shelf as the disparity to their...

August 9, 2024

Room to move at the Paris end of Coombes Road

The first lifestyle lots that became available on the Seachange Estate were along Coombes Road, the largest of the estate at 1 acre. Families who...

August 2, 2024

Town snapshot – Inverleigh

The size of Inverleigh is about 211.7sqkm and has three parks covering nearly 5.5 per cent of total area. The population of Inverleigh in 2016...

August 2, 2024

A natural hidden gem

Tucked away in a private setting, Natural Real Estate's recent listing at 4/12-14 Pacific Drive is a hidden gem deserving of attention. This four-bedroom home,...

August 2, 2024

Lag time shortens in finding skilled labour

Finally, it looks like the difficult task of finding labour on building sites is making a turnaround, but not because of more tradies entering...

August 2, 2024

‘Wallarah’ – exceptional acreage lifestyle

Many living in town dream of a more relaxed lifestyle on acreage that is still within easy reach of all the amenities that an...

July 26, 2024

Town snapshot – Whittington

The size of Whittington is about 1.6sqkm and has six parks covering nearly 6.8 per of total area. The population of Whittington in 2016 was...

July 26, 2024

Partnership reflects importance of farmers’ mental health

FARMERS just roll on through both good and bad times, but for some it becomes overwhelming as they struggle with all the variables that...

July 26, 2024

Empowering people to build their first home with confidence

BUILDING a home for the first time can be quite daunting for many, it's a lifechanging investment and there are so many decisions to...

July 26, 2024

World-class ocean views

Cruising down the Great Ocean Road is always a great opportunity to admire the magnificent homes that stand tall overlooking the ocean and waves...

July 26, 2024

Increased rates put the hurt on farmers

RISING rates are a major concern in rural communities where farmers feel that they are taking the brunt of the rate pain as the...