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...
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...
Luxury apartment living in the heart of Torquay
IF YOU’RE looking for an easy-care beach pad in the heart of Torquay that offers the double whammy of views and location, then the...
A masterpiece from Le Maistre
Another amazing Le Maistre masterpiece hits the market, but this time it is Mark Le Maistre’s own pride and joy. Built as his family home...
Geelong’s most breathtaking views up for auction
Gen Fyansford, a master-planned residential and mixed use community located within the existing township of Fyansford on the western end of metropolitan Geelong, is...
Too much Uber Eats may hurt your chances of getting a home loan
Having difficulty getting a loan for your home or investment property? You’re in good company, according to Australia’s most published property author Michael Yardney,...
Leading the digital revolution in agriculture
THE Victorian Government has unveiled its plan ensure Victoria’s $14 billion agriculture sector is best-placed to capitalise on new technologies, placing the state’s farmers...
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)...
Ocean views or acreage lifestyle on offer this weekend
Bellarine Property are bringing two diverse properties to auction on Saturday that offer the choice of seaside living with views, or an acreage lifestyle...
JUMP ON BOARD WITH BELLARINE PROPERTY TO SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE
The guys at Bellarine Property are once again jumping on board to support the Movember Foundation, and will be clean shaven and ready to...
Pupils come up with some alluring names for Leopold estate
Local developer Ample, who are behind the successful Hinterland estate in Moriac and the new Allure estate in Leopold, were keen for local input...
The ultimate coastal living experience
Living in The Sands community on the coastal fringe of Torquay is regarded as one of the most peaceful coastal living experiences in our...
Study confirms that Magpies are here to stay
MAGPIES are remarkably adaptable to pressure across wide areas of Australia, that is the finding from Dr Heather Neilly, an ecologist who has examined...
Property identification codes now required in advertising
IT’S a new requirement that anyone selling livestock must include the Property Identification Code (PIC) of the property at which the livestock are kept...
Egg consumption booming
AUSTRALIAN egg farmers responded to fast growing domestic demand with the record breaking production of 6.2 billion eggs in the 2017-18 financial year. New statistics...
CROSS STEERS TOP MARKET
These Charolais cross steers topped the market this week at Mortlake achieving 275 cents per kilogram and realising $1,029.05 per head.
Quad bike rebates extended
THE Victorian Government is urging Victorian farmers to take advantage of a 12-month extension to the rebate scheme to fit rollover protection on quad...
Market Highlights – October 11, 2018
Ballarat Sheep: Lambs yarded 21,500 Sheep yarded 11,000 Heavy sucker lambs to $220 Heavy trade lambs to $182 Light processor lambs to $110 Heavy mutton to $130 Light mutton to $50 Mortlake...
HISTORIC LANDMARK PROPERTY BACK ON THE MARKET
NESTLED on the fringe of the ever popular regional settlement of Birregurra, an historic rural holding hits the market again after being sold just...
Metricon appointed a Sustainability Victoria project partner for the Zero Net Carbon Homes pilot program
Last week Metricon was appointed a program partner in the state government’s pilot program Zero Net Carbon Homes (ZNC) to develop and market carbon-neutral...
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...
ULTIMATE OFFERING IN BLUE-CHIP LOCALE
The coastal living experience in Torquay is a lifestyle locals love, and a major drawcard to those looking to move to this dynamic seaside...
LIGHTHOUSE PRECINCT living at its best
Aireys Inlet is a special place, loved by locals and holidaymakers alike, and admired by visitors from all over the world. This boutique coastal hamlet...
Metricon among HIA’s top Australian homebuilders
For the third consecutive year, Metricon Homes was revealed as the nation’s number one residential builder, at the launch of the HIA-Colorbond Steel Housing...