Farm safety front and centre
NATIONAL Farm Safety Week is underway and acts as a reminder of the many dangers involved in farming and the need to protect our...
Ag worker survey finds united and holistic approach needed
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has long been calling for a meaningful solution to the labour woes in the Horticulture industry. “We have called for...
“Annabelle” offers American-inspired seaside charm
There is always that one house in coastal hamlets that gets noticed, turns heads, and is talked about in admiration. Hayeswinckle Drysdale’s recent listing of ‘Annabelle’ at 1283...
Ample breaks ground in Leopold
Ample has broken ground at its boutique 96-lot residential development Allure Leopold, which overlooks Lake Connewarre and the Geelong skyline. The first major land release in Leopold for the...
Six signs you’re about to get stung by a spruiker
The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is warning consumers about the risks of property investment spruikers as interest rates hit record lows. PIPA chair Peter Koulizos said a...
An irresistible future on 2.2 peaceful acres
The best of both worlds awaits you with Links Property’s latest listing at 15 Libra Lane, Torquay. Set in semi-rural surroundings on increasingly rare acreage at the...
Red meat reform to deliver single voice for businesses
THE Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) has just released a White Paper which will revolutionise the sector and establish a powerful organising force for...
Bee grant to optimise pollination practices
KEY crops will receive a pollination boost under a new research project that investigates novel technology and practices for optimising pollination in protected cropping...
Picturesque Colac Otway district property
With many farmers and lifestylers now looking to the Otway region for water security and peace of mind, areas like Barwon Downs, Yeodene and Gerangamete are on the...
Are your animals fit for transport?
NEW animal welfare signage reminding producers, agents and transporters that livestock must be ‘fit for transport’ will soon be in place at all Victorian...
Does your dog work harder than the rest?
DOES your dog have what it takes to be crowned Australia’s hardest working dog? Put it to the test by nominating it for the...
Is rentvesting the key to getting on the property ladder?
Under current market conditions, purchasing a home in idealistic locations can prove quite tricky, especially for first home buyers. Rentvesting is becoming increasingly popular and...
Great two-storey coastal entertainer hits Quay market
Located in a quiet street in the popular Quay Estate, McCartney Real Estate’s recent listing of 13 Wave Crescent Torquay offers a coastal lifestyle...
Porter Davis sees strong demand for new builds in Armstrong Creek
Armstrong Creek is the third most popular suburb for new builds in Victoria, according to Porter Davis Homes. Data from the HIA award-winning builder revealed...
Live the lifestyle dream by the bay
Curlewis has grown in recent years to become a vibrant young community that attracts families, retirees and investors who understand the potential of this...
Early season promise lifts spirits in Victoria’s farm sector
THE arrival of a highly anticipated and much needed autumn break has lifted the spirits of farmers across much of Victoria, with sentiment in...
Another dimension to our biosecurity system
A 3D x-ray unit is now in place permanently at Melbourne Airport to protect and grow our $11 billion horticultural industries from passengers bringing...
What is a Carbon Project Developer, and, do I need one?
THESE questions and more will be answered at the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo, held August 5-8 in Albury. Many people are interested in...
Essence of the Torquay lifestyle on offer with Salt Stage 2
The much-awaited 24-lot Stage 2 release of Victoria’s most sustainable estate has just been launched by hockingstuart Torquay. Salt Torquay, overlooking the world-famous surfing mecca...
GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS at JETTY NORTH
Clifton Springs newest boutique estate has come to market with the release of 14 exclusive lots in Stage 1. This is your opportunity to secure...
Timeless elegance on Carr Street
The perfect holiday and seachange destination of Barwon Heads throws up another real estate gem in this boutique coastal hamlet. Peacefully positioned within steps of...
Farmers welcome ‘essential services’ but question how they’ll grow
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the delayed Victorian Budget 2019-20, noting some positive commitments but a number of glaring funding gaps for...
Tracked tractors get moving on Victorian roads
FARMERS will now be able to move tracked tractors on Victorian roads due to regulatory change as a result of Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)...
Going down rabbit holes with Landcare
TIM Bloomfield, veteran rabbit control guru, shared his ‘recipe for success’ for controlling rabbits recently at Bellarine Landcare Group’s Rabbit Control Field Day in...