Livestock market report – December 14, 2017
AS this week’s hot weather brings more headers into harvest mode, farmers and contractors are keen to use this window to get as much...
Ten tips for reducing the risk of harvester fires
THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), fire safety experts and other industry organisations are encouraging growers to implement practical measures to reduce the...
Drysdale property offers great lifestyle on more than an acre
BELLARINE Property’s recent listing of 24-26 Cemetery Road Drysdale is a perfect example of how you can still achieve a relaxed rural lifestyle, surrounded...
Classic Aireys beach shack sells after 64 bids
A CLASSIC 1960s one-bedroom beach shack in the tightly held oceanside precinct of Aireys Inlet, just a short stroll from Sunnymeade Beach, achieved $90,000...
Hinterland Greenway a win for the community
HINTERLAND Moriac has reached an exciting milestone after successfully negotiating a win for the local community, ensuring access to a Barwon Water easement that...
Live where you love with a Hotondo knockdown rebuild
If you love the area you live in but not your home, you generally have three options: sell your house and move, renovate/extend your...
Local builder lights the way with solar
A partnership between Australia’s leading battery and solar provider, CSR Bradford, and Hamlan is set to see all new houses come equipped with a...
Wandana auction pulls a crowd, more land released
More than 200 people swarmed to one of Geelong’s most iconic locations recently. The Wandana Heights Lookout is known for having the best views...
Timber! Winkler recognised for innovation
Local architect Peter Winkler’s passion for sustainable living through the use of recycled products has led to him being recognised by his peers, taking...
Aussie sheep meat exports continue to grow in value
THE value of Australia’s sheep meat exports has increased 24 per cent year-on-year, driven by the value of lamb exports increasing by more than...
Bees help crop live and lucerne
UNIVERSITY of Adelaide researchers have calculated that wild bees and other unmanaged insect pollinators contribute, on average, $22 million to the production of dryland...
Livestock market report
THE cattle job continues to hold in there after an initial correction a couple of months ago with cow and calf outfits achieving from...
Cashmore home takes luxurious living to new level
BLENDING in perfectly with the beach and golf lifestyle, 46 Cashmore Drive, Barwon Heads is spectacular. Feature natural elements such as a cool concrete feature...
National crop production forecast to drop
TOTAL Australian crop production for 2017/18 is forecast to be around 30 per cent lower than last season’s record levels, and to dip 10...
Pasture legumes to grow fortunes of mixed farms
MIXED farmers in low and medium rainfall zones across Australia’s southern and western regions will be the major beneficiaries of a significant new collaborative...
Make your beach house dreams come true
WITH Lorne being the jewel of the Great Ocean Road, and a town where most wish to have their own dream holiday home, it’s...
Cupid calls at Old Barwon Heads classic auction
AN AUCTION in Barwon Heads this weekend of a classic beach house that will steal hearts upon inspection will be the first local auction...
Jan Juc resident finds local value
MCCARTNEY Real Estate’s auction of 1/30 Prestwick Avenue Jan Juc on Saturday drew a crowd of about 30 people, with a first bid of...
Queenscliff holds favour
THE quaint harbour town of Queenscliff is unique in many ways. Firstly, due to being landlocked from urban sprawl, the population has stayed relatively unchanged...
Incredible Aireys Inlet auction result
THE spring coastal property market showed its strength at an auction on Saturday, with 10 Philip Street Aireys Inlet selling for more than $250,000...
Winch breeder puts his best bull forward
WITH the Royal Geelong Show starting this week, agriculture remains a strong focus with a variety of farm animals presented, both for competition and...
Organic dairy to reduce customers reliance on plastic
SCHULZ Organic Dairy is launching two new sustainable initiatives that significantly limit plastic waste for both retail and food service customers. A new one-litre glass...
Rare acreage township living
ACREAGE properties close to everything a coastal hamlet has to offer are a rarity in today’s market, with most already subdivided to make way...
Healthy bidding supports great result
SATURDAY’s successful auction of 130 Fischer Street Torquay is a strong indication that the demand for homes in the more established parts of Torquay...