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Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies

More than 350 million bottles of wine are gathering dust in Australian storage, and industry figures have an ingenious plan to stop them heading for the bin.

AAP

White wine tipped a 2025 standout, despite hard season

The wine industry, which in the midst of one of the worst crises in generations, has high hopes for its 2025 vintage, with some makers tipping their whites.

AAP

Aussie wine back on China's shelves, but will it sell?

Wine exports have surged since China removed crippling tariffs, but the industry is realistic about returning to a market that has changed dramatically.

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How a bitter row between neighbours created one of this city’s most loved tourist attractions

Rubberneckers still visit the quiet cul-de-sac - where houses sell for around £220,000 - for a good look

The Independent UK

Storm Babet: Housebound grandmother, 83, died trying to flee flooded home

Maureen Gilbert, 83, was found dead by her son and grandson on Saturday

The Independent UK

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

China is on a deadline to decide whether to drop trade tariffs on Australian wine but there are calls for financial aid for the struggling sector.

AAP

Couple Spent 22 Years Transforming Backyard Into Stunning Garden

The entire project cost over $127,000. The post Couple spent 22 years transforming backyard into stunning garden

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Wallaby Saved From Death Row Lives In House, Develops Unique Food Preferences

Rescued wallaby finds a loving home and unusual taste for naan bread and Cadbury's chocolate.

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Giant Tutankhamun Maze Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Tomb Discovery

Farmer creates massive maize maze in England featuring iconic image of King Tut

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Hard cheese for Australian producers as they fear losing naming rights in EU food fight

Dairy and wine industries urge Canberra to hold the line in resisting restrictions on using terms feta and prosecco

The Guardian - AU

UK free trade agreement good news for Australian winemakers, farmers, and fishers

It has been a long time coming, but the free trade deal with the United Kingdom is about to commence — cutting tariffs and increasing quotas on a range of Australian exports, including wine, beef, and seafood.

ABC News

Wine industry still drowning in red wine despite disease-hit vintage reducing yields

Australia's wine industry is limping to the end of one of its most difficult vintages, with widespread disease dramatically cutting yields and a glut of red wine leaving many growers unable to find buyers.

ABC News

Chinese wine importers looking to re-sign contracts with Australian growers amid government talks

A wine grower from Victoria says she's been contacted by Chinese importers over the past three months who are confident the two countries' wine trade will soon resume.

ABC News

Australian winemakers hopeful of breakthrough on $1.2bn China trade but still plan to diversify markets

After government announced deal with China that could end tariffs on barley, wine producers now cautiously optimistic

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Daily Mirror

What an innings! Veteran cricketer still goes in to bat at the age of 86

The great-grandad began playing for his club in 1958, and for the past 40 years has been the groundsman - and he even watches matches from his balcony when he's not playing

Daily Mirror

Mum 'feels like drug addict' after losing 13 teeth in seven-year wait to see dentist

Mandy Sharp, 59, was proud to flash her pearly whites that used to attract compliments from friends but says she was forced to take antidepressants after loosing 12 top teeth and one bottom

AAP

Australia's wine industry fizzing over prosecco

Australia's winemakers are fighting to keep using the prosecco name as submissions are called for on geographical indicators proposed by the European Union.

Daily Mirror

Real-life Sleeping Beauty naps for 22 hours a day - and once slept for four days straight

Joanna Cox, 38, says she's a real-life 'Sleeping Beauty' as she battles to stay awake with the rare disorder that sees her unable to work and have a social life

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Boy, 10, with uncombable hair due to rare condition 'gawked' at in street by strangers

Sam Barley, from Lincolnshire, has learned to embrace his wacky head of hair which stands on end due to ultra-rare Uncontrollable Hair Syndrome believed to have afflicted Albert Einstein

Daily Mirror

Man forced to pay bailiffs £500 fine after council misreads his number plate

Steven Ward, 41, says he was woken up by bailiffs from enforcement firm CDER Group threatening to take his and his girlfriend’s cars off their driveway

The Independent UK

Woman ordered to let man who sexually abused her live in the family home

Kirsty Easthope must pay £35,000 damages to serial sex offender Arthur Hepple as part of a dispute over her mother’s will

The Independent UK

Woman ordered to let man who sexually abused her live in the family home

Kirsty Easthope must pay £35,000 damages to serial sex offender Arthur Hepple as part of a dispute over her mother’s will

Nottingham Post

Mum on benefits spoils toddler with designer gear - from Gucci trainers to £1k gold dummy

Jareem, one, owns £750 Versace chain, a £925 diamond encrusted bracelet and a £1,000 solid gold dummy

Manchester Evening News

'I only bathe in bottled water - it costs me £4,000 a year filling up the tub'

John Junior, 34, reckons cutting out tap water five months ago has improved their health and wellbeing

ABC News

Who wants to buy a grape farm with no income? Flooded farmers find soggy grapes a tough sell

Winegrape growers are preparing for a delayed and diluted vintage due to heavy rains and flooding, which has destroyed some crops and left others infected with downy mildew.

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