More than 150 cattle died on a ship from Darwin. It could result in a diplomatic debacle

More than 150 cattle died on a ship from Darwin. It could result in a diplomatic debacle

Was the true death figure kept secret from the Indonesians? Neither the Australian government nor shipping company will say.

  • byZach Hope

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Why wealthy Londoners are paying $1400 for a jar of Australian honey
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Why wealthy Londoners are paying $1400 for a jar of Australian honey

Billed as a new and healthier alternative of fine wine,the three varieties of Australian Rare are produced in Western Australia’s famed south-west ecoregion.

  • byRob Harris
China says it’s ‘worthy of trust’ but detentions and a death penalty are spooking businesses

China says it’s ‘worthy of trust’ but detentions and a death penalty are spooking businesses

Human rights groups estimate there are 5000 foreigners in Chinese jails. At least 50 of them are Australian,including Australian man Yang Hengjun.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
The new economic normal isn’t anything we’ll recognise

The new economic normal isn’t anything we’ll recognise

We can’t roll back the clock to 2019’s economy,and nobody knows which “normal” we’re supposedly returning to.

  • byJonathan Levin
Why a tussle over the cheese plate took a trade deal off the table
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Why a tussle over the cheese plate took a trade deal off the table

The final round of EU trade negotiations fell apart before they began on Sunday. While there are major sticking points,there could be incentives to try again.

  • byRachel Clun
No trade negotiations with EU likely until 2025 after talks fail

No trade negotiations with EU likely until 2025 after talks fail

A last-ditch attempt to secure a free trade agreement with the EU collapsed on Sunday,setting a potential deal back years.

  • byRachel Clun andLatika Bourke
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‘End game’ trade deal with EU collapses as both sides walk away
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‘End game’ trade deal with EU collapses as both sides walk away

A last-ditch attempt to secure a free trade agreement with the European Union has fallen apart before formal negotiations could start on Monday.

  • byRachel Clun
‘We need each other’:Chief EU diplomat confident of trade deal with Australia
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‘We need each other’:Chief EU diplomat confident of trade deal with Australia

Stefano Sannino says the EU and Australia are becoming even closer and Taiwan is Europe’s business.

  • byLatika Bourke
Von der Leyen says Indo-Pacific tension highlights need for ties with Australia

Von der Leyen says Indo-Pacific tension highlights need for ties with Australia

Anthony Albanese has reassured European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Australia wants to negotiate a trade deal with Europe.

  • byLatika Bourke
Dear Australia,we Europeans love your wine. Here’s how to sell us your cheese

Dear Australia,we Europeans love your wine. Here’s how to sell us your cheese

I would love to see an EU trade deal happen,but for it to truly work,Australia needs to shed its prejudice and engage in some soul-searching.

  • byJulien Oeuillet
‘Message to Macron’:Australia ready to walk after EU trade deal deadlock

‘Message to Macron’:Australia ready to walk after EU trade deal deadlock

Trade Minister Don Farrell cancelled his holiday to try to save the EU free trade deal but the bloc won’t budge and Australia won’t agree to its terms.

  • byMike Foley andRachel Clun