The total value of Australian wine exports increased by 5 per cent to $2.78 billion in the 12 months to March 2019, with the average value per litre climbing to $3.41, the highest level since 2009. Wine Australia Chief Executive Officer Andreas Clark said that the continued growth in the value of exports was an extremelyRead more
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International demand for fine Australian wine grew strongly in 2018, with an increase in wine exports of 10 per cent in value to $2.82 billion free on board (FOB) and 5 per cent in volume to 850 million litres (94 million 9-litre case equivalents) in the year ended 31 December 2018. ‘These figures demonstrate strong internationalRead more
Valueplus Group bring Eclipse Organics muesli attended the 2018 Natural & Organic Asia (NOA). Since 2014, Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) has been the leading trade platform for all things natural and organic. Last year’s show attracted over 250 exhibitors from more than 31 nations & regions, showcasing thousands of natural, certified, healthy, wholesome andRead more
Sydney’s future is full of opportunity and now is the time to seize it according to new a new report, Global Sydney, released by the Property Council. The new report, produced with research from Urbis and Knight Frank, highlights the three “must have” priorities that the government and property industry must embrace for Sydney toRead more
This spring, experience World-Class chamber music concerts, gourmet canapés and meals, and award-winning wine in the beautiful rustic setting of the Barrel Hall and grounds of the Huntington Estate Winery in Mudgee. Since 1989, the Huntington Estate Music Festival has been held each year in the Huntington Estate Barrel Room, a fantastic space with “oneRead more
By James Fox, Southern Cross Property Group There are many reasons people choose to invest in property, whether for the positive and negative gearing benefits, rental returns or even due to the perceived safety in investing in bricks and mortar. In this mix, the undeniable metric that should be of most importance to investors isRead more
In a move which indicates continuing investment interest from Chinese companies, China’s Han’s Holdings lodged an application for a mixed use development worth nearly $500 million with one of the tallest buildings in Sydney’s CBD. According to the The Australian, the proposed development will be built on a massive envelope comprising six blocks in theRead more
New research revealed that parking spaces and pools are no longer the biggest considerations when purchasing a new home. First homebuyers are now placing fast broadband connections higher up on their list of key priorities when it comes to making purchasing decisions. The NBN Ready Homes report revealed when searching for a new property, the majorityRead more
“Australian farmland is attractive to investors because it combines the benefits of first world governance and stability with the scale and prices of developing nations.” Citi Private Bank, Wealth Report, 2011 Australia’s robust economy, strategic location and investment friendly business environment have made the country one of the world’s top destinations for foreign investment, with FDIRead more
The latest research into Australia’s hotel sector reveals that China is becoming a driving force behind transactions, with an increase in their business that accounts for 42% of the $1.7 billion in hotel sales year-to-date. “Recent volatility in global equity markets, particularly in China, and the onset of low-yielding bond markets has served to increase the appealRead more
