Darren Gray
The Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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'Devastating blow': Trade Minister lashes out at China's wine tariff hit
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says China's plan to slap steep tariffs on Australian wine breaches trading agreements for ulterior motives. → Read More
Dairy farmers back Tanarra bid for Lion dairy business
A key dairy farmer co-operative has backed a bid by Tanarra Capital for the Lion dairy and drinks business, saying it supported Tanarra's expansion plans. → Read More
China's trade threats hit Australia with 'psychological warfare'
Australian exporters have accused the government of abandoning them as Beijing's trade tactics and propaganda show the first signs of significant political impact. → Read More
What is at stake with Australia-China trade tensions over wine, lobster and copper?
Why does China seem to be cracking down on Australian exports? And how could this affect the Australian economy? → Read More
China's $6 billion trade stoush: Fears wheat is next Australian target
Australian wheat exporters are nervously watching the escalating trade dispute with China amid fears they could be Beijing's next target. → Read More
Australian exporters to China face $6 billion 'D-Day'
China is banning Australian wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, timber and lobster exports from Friday, an unconfirmed customs official notice says. → Read More
Coca-Cola Europe in $10.9b play for Coca-Cola Amatil
The ASX-listed drinks giant would be sold to the European arm of Coca-Cola under a shock $10.87 billion deal. → Read More
Deodorant sales on the nose as shopping habits change in the pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has not only drastically changed how we live, it has also changed how we shop. But what changes are here to stay? → Read More
'Good news for business': Manufacturers back gas-fired recovery plan
Some of Australia's top manufacturers have backed the federal government's gas policy, saying it should lower prices and protect local jobs. → Read More
'Heartbreaking devastation': Business leaders lament for Melbourne
Prominent business voices across Melbourne are hoping the city can re-emerge from the "dark tunnel" of emotional and economic distress caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. → Read More
'Dangerous, damaging': China trade dispute triggers national division
China's economic retaliation for Australia's pursuit of a global coronavirus inquiry has triggered national division and a rebuke from business leaders. → Read More
Australia's no-alcohol beer market froths up
A growing number of drinkers are opening a stubby or can filled with a non-alcoholic version of the amber nectar. → Read More
'Hate it when their heads come off': footage reveals cruelty at egg farm
Workers at one of the largest egg producers in Australia have been caught kicking, throwing and abusing chickens. → Read More
Rare move: Wesfarmers boss digs in on Lynas plan
Wesfarmers' Rob Scott seems determined to win over the rare earths miner, but he's got a number of hurdles in his way - not least the CEO. → Read More
CEOs plea for certainty amid chaos in Canberra
Politicians are failing the public by not offering certainty on important issues like immigration, energy and corporate tax reform. → Read More
Seeing red: China wine hiccup deepens political strain
Australia’s biggest wine company is having its product blocked by Chinese customs as calls mount to improve the relationship. → Read More
Government to conduct formal investigation into Telstra 000 outage
The government has committed to a formal investigation into a Telstra outage that left half Australia's states unable to call triple zero on Friday morning. → Read More
Australia's worst nightmare: to be caught in cross fire of trade war
The stand-off between the US and China on trade could damage Australia seriously if it affects global economic growth. → Read More
'Not worried': Suppliers look forward to Coles-only focus
Small businesses reliant on Coles are hoping it will be business as usual when the supermarket is spun off. → Read More
BHP leaves door open to collapsing its dual-listed structure
BHP’s chief financial officer has signalled that collapsing its dual-listed company structure is not worthwhile - at least for now. → Read More