Bees continue to keep agriculture strong
THE federal government has committed to invest in raising awareness of the crucial role bees play in agriculture as well as breeding better bees...
Farmers and landowners wary of proposed new planning controlsFarmers and landowners wary of proposed new planning controls
THE public submission period for the State Government’s Protecting Strategic Agricultural Land Strategy has been extended following a fiery meeting at Marcus Hill last...
Outstanding effort by local clubs raises more than $10,000 for lifesaving heroes
The dedicated volunteers from Jan Juc, Lorne and Torquay surf life saving clubs (SLSC) put in an outstanding effort to raise more than $10,000...
Oasis of calm in unrivalled Jan Juc hideaway
The busy Easter period proves once again why Jan Juc is the choice of locals who love the fact that once you retreat to...
SOPHISTICATED SPACIOUS BAYSIDE HOME
WITH everything the Bellarine has on offer at your doorstep, St Leonards is proving to be a popular choice for young families, seachangers and...
Reminder to dispose food scraps responsibly
WITH many Victorians heading outdoors over the Easter break, Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer has asked all campers, outdoor adventurers and picnic goers to dispose...
Protecting Australian wine from copycats
AUSTRALIA’s valuable and world-class wine industry will be better protected from copycat exporters thanks to a new Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory. Minister for Agriculture...
Discover a great Torquay opportunity
IF you wait long enough, that perfect opportunity in real estate will eventually present itself. We all wonder where the big blocks have gone; you...
New online system for building permit applications
BY MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is in the process of creating a new Building Activity Management System (BAMS), a new...
Indulgent downsizers now selling at Alkira
Bellarine Property are now offering the opportunity to enjoy sophisticated coastal living in the very heart of Ocean Grove without the need to maintain...
Ashbury where work-life balance is a reality, not a promise
Whether you are seeking a ‘sea change’ or a ‘tree change’ or you’re simply looking for a little more room to breathe, Ashbury Estate...
Definition change to support lamb exports
THE much-awaited change to the definition of lamb will now be officially changed in export legislation, which will take effect on July 1 2019. The...
Meet Hamlan’s General Manager Andrew Carroll
Focused, hard-working and a true family man, Hamlan Homes General Manager Andrew Carroll has been a fearless leader of change within Hamlan, and he’s...
Better ways to help first home buyers into the market
First home buyers have always been a vital cog in the health of any property market, but claims that they are struggling to get...
TORQUAY HEIGHTS PROPERTY SOLD
While 57 Sagittarius Street Torquay was passed in on auction day to a prospective buyer, there was never any doubt of achieving a result,...
Bespoke brilliance with stunning Deep Creek outlook
With Deep Creek as your back yard and a direct link to the beach, what could be better than living in this sought-after part...
DOWNSIZE WITH CONFIDENCE
Long-term Anglesea locals Lyn and Tommy Loughrey are over the moon with the quick sale of their home at 18 Bingley Parade Anglesea. Listed through...
A HEART-FILLED CHARMER
If you have been searching for an acreage oasis to make the most of the relaxed lifestyle that living in a semi-rural area offers,...
Spectacular sale of builder’s Orton Street home
A local boutique builder’s family home that was showcased on Best Houses Australia has just been sold by Fletchers Bellarine, breaking all records for...
Rabbit virus program wins top national biosecurity award
THE Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) was recently honoured to receive one of the federal governments’ top biosecurity awards for its role in...
New format for Ballarat Sheep Show
THE Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc (BAPS) has a new format for their coming Sheep Show and Merino Ram Sale. 2019 will see the...
Picking the best schnozzes to sniff out stinky pests
AUSTRALIA’S biosecurity detector dogs now have their noses honed on one of the nation’s most unwanted exotic pests, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). Head...
Foxes on the run
THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty will resume in March 2019 with Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Officers in attendance at designated collection centres...
Drone technology to improve irrigation practices
MONASH University engineers are working with Australian farmers to help them improve irrigation practices, reduce water use and maximise crop harvest by using autonomous...