Interstate sheep tagging now mandatory
FROM now on, all sheep and non-exempt goats introduced from interstate and born on or after January 1 this year, must be tagged with...
Barber’s pole worm putting the hurt on farmers
BARBER’s pole infestations are causing sheep deaths in the south west of Victoria following warm weather and thunderstorms in November and December. Agriculture Victoria Senior...
Welsh Homes Keep it Simple
The new home building journey can be exciting, rewarding, scary and daunting all within the same moment, a genuine roller coaster of experiences, and...
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...
The perfect coastal escape
As Anglesea hots up for the holiday season, we are seeing some fantastic properties coming to market, with Great Ocean Road Real Estate listing...
LAND SALES FIRM THROUGH 2018
Overall the Greater Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast property market has performed well throughout 2018 with some exceptional building growth seen in the growth...
It was a buzzy year for honey bee and pollination research
THE AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program continues to support research that ensures a productive Australian beekeeping industry, and secures the pollination of our...
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...