Steve Marshall is an agricultural scientist by training and the founder of Peninsula Avocados – a collective of three main growers who grow and market fruit from Mornington Peninsula.

Starting a new business is challenging at the best of times. But when your venture relies on a secure supply of water, the stakes get higher. Luckily for horticultural entrepreneur, David Winters, we found him a water trade that helped his company thrive.  

In 1996 Bruce Knowles and his wife Lyn swapped the snowy slopes of Mount Taranaki, New Zealand for south-west Victoria. The family set their sights on a property in Tyrendarra and have been delighted with their decision since. 

GM2030 is a once in a generation focus to make improvements to the way groundwater is managed and licensed. This is expected to provide long-term benefits to users and regional communities. 

Good water resource management underpin south-west Victoria’s prosperity and good relationships with the right people are vital for ensuring long-term security of supply.  

The Essential Services Commission has confirmed customer pricing for the coming five years. 

We’ve launched a new interactive map to help customers easily access groundwater management information in southern Victoria. 

Southern Rural Water has refused an application made for a short-term amendment to extend a pumping trial under existing groundwater licence at Anglesea.