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...
That’s lentil: new variety ready for release
LENTIL growers will have a new variety option in 2019 with the commercial release of PBA Hallmark XT, a new high yielding, herbicide-tolerant lentil. Bred...
Fairway Club sees first owners handed the keys
STAGES one and two of the much-awaited Fairway Club are now complete with the keys being handed over for 14 townhouses that offer the...
Home Renovations Hit 14 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). MBA Chief Economist Shane Garrett...
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...
Outstanding views from a masterpiece in Ocean Grove
BELLARINE Property’s most recent listing of an Ocean Grove masterpiece could well break all records for this popular coastal town that has seen significant investment in premium homes in recent...
Metricon shares home styling tips at Fyansford display homes
LAST week, Metricon Homes shared contemporary design insights at a styling masterclass in its Vantage and Botanica display homes at Fyansford. Guests from the Geelong...
CHERISHED OLD TORQUAY LOCATION ON THE MARKET
An exceptional opportunity to own over half an acre of the most central of Torquay land that stretches from Anderson Street to Boston Road...
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...
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...
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...
A unique coastal lifestyle on offer at Cashmore
The highly anticipated Stage Four release within the Cashmore Drive development at 13th Beach Golf Links will see eight lots hit the market in...
Golden Grove property offers chance to live the peninsula dream
Stockdale & Leggo Bellarine’s recent listing of 31 Golden Grove in Portarlington offers a fantastic opportunity to live the peninsula dream in luxury, waking...
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...
Third Wave Kiosk attracts international interest
DESIGNED by Tony Hobba Architects and constructed from recycled steel, the Third Wave Kiosk has once again received recognition from afar, further bolstering its...
Warralily wins prestigious state award
A LEADING local housing development in Geelong took out two major awards at the 2018 Victorian Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards for...
CREATE YOUR OWN DREAM IN QUEENSCLIFF
A rare opportunity has come to market in the heart of Queenscliff offering a blank canvas to create your own dream home or investment...
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...
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...
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...
FRANZÉ DEVELOPMENTS LAUNCHES GEELONG QUARTER, A NEW LIFESTYLE PRECINCT FOR GEELONG
Last Thursday saw the launch of Franzé Developments’ $150 million Geelong Quarter precinct, which includes the largest new hotel in the region in almost...
Fixed-rate loans remain popular choice
Demand for fixed rate loans is on the rise, according to new data from Mortgage Choice. According to the company’s latest national home-loan approval data,...
SIMPLY WORLD CLASS JUC HOME ON THE MARKET
Positioned impressively at the pinnacle of Jan Juc’s cliff top, 2 Ocean Boulevard has an absolute ocean vista with breaking waves a daily routine...
G.J. Gardner Homes voted most trusted builder for third year
Trust is at the core of a good reputation in the building industry and G.J. Gardner Homes has once again proven this value is...