January 9, 2019
Three reasons why your house isn’t selling
SELLING a property is usually not something that is done lightly, perhaps you need to sell because your family has grown, and you need...
January 3, 2019
Taking the fuel out of bushfire risk
AUSTRALIA’s forest managers will have a better understanding of mechanical fuel load reduction as a tool to reduce bushfire risk thanks to the $1.5 million Mechanical Fuel Load Reduction Trials. Assistant...
January 3, 2019
Regional property market keeps its head above water
REGIONAL Victoria continues to outshine Melbourne’s softening property market, seeing a healthy increase in the median house price across most regional centres and coastal...
December 26, 2018
One third of first-time buyers opting to invest
NEW research from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia has found that one third of first-time buyers are opting to invest rather than to...
December 19, 2018
Women on site: a new generation of female builders
IT’s not uncommon to see women working on building sites in the region but it is less common to see a woman running a...
December 19, 2018
Home renovations hit fourteen year high
AUSTRALIA’s home renovations sector enjoyed its busiest quarter in 14 years during the three months to September 2018 according to Master Builders Australia. MBA Chief Economist Shane Garrett said that...
December 19, 2018
Sale for a cause at Mortlake
THE HeartKids December store sale at Mortlake was opened with the Victorian State Manager of HeartKids, Norm Hutton, giving a brief run down on...
December 19, 2018
Young people and women boost Australia’s agricultural workforce
AUSTRALIA’s agricultural workforce is growing and getting younger, according to the latest Insights snapshot released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics...
December 19, 2018
McDonald’s takes steps to reduce antibiotic use in beef supply
RESPONDING to ongoing consumer concern, McDonald’s has moved to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply. This move has been expected by...
December 5, 2018
150 years of history combined with the comfort of today
HARCOURTS Ballarat have recently listed the rarest of Buninyong properties that boasts 150 years of history in this wellknown and popular town. What was once...
December 5, 2018
Keeping pigs on small farms – what you need to know
WITH an increase in the number of small land holdings throughout Victoria, more people are interested in owning livestock, including pigs. Be it for breeding...
December 5, 2018
Giving lamb definition some teeth
MINISTER for Agriculture David Littleproud will change the definition of lamb for export purposes, matching the New Zealand definition and removing the unfair advantage...
December 5, 2018
Farm water, how much do I need?
THIS year has proven to be a challenging one for many Victorian producers with some areas in drought, while other regions across the state...
November 28, 2018
Beyondblue receives a boost for mental health support in rural Australia
LEADING Animal Health company Zoetis has once again raised $100,000 for mental health in rural Australia through its partnership with beyondblue, bringing the grand...
November 28, 2018
Molly helps drought plight
YOUNG Molly Hocking is not your ordinary 16-year-old, while many kids her age are glued to their phones, Molly has spent the last 60...
November 8, 2018
Ballarat Property Group throw weight behind cause
PROGRESSIVE local real estate agency, Ballarat Property Group, have jumped on board as a key partner to ensure that the Ballarat Foundation’s 2018 Run...
November 7, 2018
Aussie whites go West
THE annual Ardene Australian White stud ewe and ram sale saw a fantastic turnout for the last sale to be held at their Darlington...
November 7, 2018
Powering Victorian agriculture with new energy grants
TIER Two and Tier Three on-farm energy grants are now open as part of Agriculture Victoria’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan. The grants program, which forms...
November 7, 2018
A fresh direction for Australian seed growers
AGRIFUTURES Australia has unveiled a new five-year research, development and extension plan (RD&E) for the certified temperate pasture seeds industry. Boosting harvesting efficiency, improving water...
November 1, 2018
Can ordering too much Uber Eats damage your chances of getting a home loan
HAVING difficulty getting a loan for your home or investment property? Well, you’re in good company according to Australia’s most published property author Michael Yardney,...
October 25, 2018
Leading the digital revolution in agriculture
THE Victorian Government has unveiled its plan ensure Victoria’s $14 billion agriculture sector is bestplaced to capitalise on new technologies, placing the state’s farmers...
October 25, 2018
TEA TREE OIL: from cottage industry to export powerhouse
ONE of Australia’s emerging industry success stories – tea tree oil – is celebrating 25 years of growth, expansion and research and development (R&D)...
October 10, 2018
Improvements to the Building Award
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision relating to the Building and Construction General Onsite Award last week as...
October 10, 2018
Investor event a must see
The enthusiastic and professional team at Ray White Ballarat are continually striving to ensure their landlords and investors, both current and future, are fully...
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