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Australia eases curbs on US beef that angered Trump
Australia will ease restrictions on beef imports from the United States, the country's agriculture ministry said on Thursday, potentially smoothing trade talks with US President Donald Trump, who had attacked its rules. Still, the decision is...
Australia, India Likely to Expand Free Trade Pact, Minister Says
(Bloomberg) -- Australia and India are likely to expand their free trade agreement in the “very near future,” Trade Minister Don Farrell said, while dismissing assertions that President Donald Trump was responsible for Canberra’s decision to lift...

Australia Relaxes Curbs on U.S. Beef Imports That Angered Trump
By Peter Hobson and Renju Jose CANBERRA/SYDNEY, July 24 (Reuters) - Australia will ease restrictions on beef imports from the U.S., the country's agriculture ministry said on Thursday, potentially smoothing trade talks with U.S. President Donald...

$541K workwear donation boosts farmer safety
[Source: Fiji Government/ Facebook] Farmers will feel safer working in their sugarcane fields following a donation of over $541,000 worth of workwear, as part of Phase II of the LOWES Donation Programme in Vitogo Village, Lautoka. The donation,...
Australia eyes deeper trade, investment ties with Bangladesh
Australia has expressed its keen interest to further strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Bangladesh, particularly in food processing, agriculture, recycling, and circular economy sectors. As part of this endeavour, Australian Trade...

Kiama: Where the Sea Makes Thunder on Australia’s Spectacular Blowhole Coast
Visitors gather to watch the famous Kiama Blowhole as ocean swells push water through the rocky coastline. Photo by Ayan Adak We, along with perhaps over a hundred spectators, waited with bated breath, staring at a bare rocky cliff jutting over...
‘An absolute disgrace’: NSW turbine proposal sends Australians ‘up in arms’
Sky News host James Morrow discusses a proposal to build turbines in New South Wales which has Australians “up in arms”. “This just goes to prove, guys, that the environmental movement is really not about the environment anymore; it is vandalism...

Australia will lower U.S. ‘Mad Cow’ beef import restrictions that Trump called a ‘ban’
Australia announced it will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports in a move U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration claimed as a major victory over “non-scientific trade barriers.” Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said Thursday that...

Specials | Aug 21, 2025 | 42 min read Food and Beverage Leaders Convene at Anuga FoodTec India and Anuga Select India to Spotlight India's Growing Role in the Global Market
Others Specials Over 1100 exhibitors spread across 55,000 sqm of exhibition space covers the entire range of food & beverage industry. Participation from 65 countries to present cutting-edge innovations, with 30% international participation;...

Home and Away star suffers an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction as Australia's biggest TV stars take to the Logies red carpet
Emily Weir suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on Sunday night as she stepped out in a very racy white gown on the 2025 Logie Awards red carpet at The Star in Sydney. The Home and Away star, 35, almost flashed more than she bargained for...

Australia relaxes curbs on US beef imports that angered Trump
By Peter Hobson and Renju Jose CANBERRA/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will ease restrictions on beef imports from the United States, the country's agriculture ministry said on Thursday, potentially smoothing trade talks with U.S. President Donald...
"The Tyranny of the Minority" are being blamed for the risks and failures of GMO/GE.
There was little discussion on the GE risks and failures but a stress on the “anti-GE” faction and “Tyranny of the Minority” for the regulatory hurdles for commercialisation. [1] Dr Caradus the NZPBRA president opened the conference with the...
Australia lifts curbs on US beef that angered Trump
Australia has announced that it will lift tough restrictions on beef imports from the United States, removing measures singled out for criticism by US President Donald Trump. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the government would remove the...

Australia eyes deeper trade, investment ties
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 24 July, 2025, 23:25 Australia has expressed its keen interest to further strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Bangladesh, particularly in food processing, agriculture, recycling, and circular...
Beef imports and trade talks may have helped keep US tariffs on Australia at 10 per cent
Sky News understands that high-level trade talks between Australia’s Trade Minister and the US Secretary of Commerce, along with Australia last week lifting restrictions on US beef imports likely played an outcome on the United States deciding to...

Australia lifts US beef restrictions slammed by Trump
Australia has announced that it will lift tough restrictions on beef imports from the United States, removing measures singled out for criticism by US President Donald Trump. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the government would remove the...

Vibrant characters and enchanting entertainment
By Melissa Blewitt The 2025 Condobolin Show will see vibrant characters and enchanting entertainment captivate the community’s imagination. Among the star attractions, Fairy La La Land will take centre stage at the 2025 Condobolin Show with its...

Orkney farmer leaves £470,000 to agricultural charity
Charles Gorn, a farmer from Holm, died in November 2023 at the age of 82. He left around half of his estate to RSABI, a charity that supports people in farming and crofting in Scotland. The remaining amount from his estate was given to several...

Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease
Melbourne, Australia — Australia announced it will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports in a move President Trump's administration claimed as a major victory over "non-scientific trade barriers" to trade. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins...

Meat exporters survive US tariffs
Early indications show New Zealand’s vital meat trade with the US might have survived the worst impacts of higher tariffs. While prices are not rising in line with US averages, they are not falling either. Tariffs to the US went up from 10% to 15%...