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ABC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Australia's red wine glut set to worsen after increase in national grape crush
The Australian wine industry has been warned that the ongoing red wine glut could worsen. A recent global downturn in wine drinking, particularly reds, has leading to a global oversupply and years of low prices for some wine grape growers. Compounding the issue, Australia's wine grape crush increased overall this year, although it was still the third-smallest crush in more than a decade, according to Wine Australia's 2025 National Vintage Report. Winemakers have been warned not to expect grape prices or demand to improve. Wine Australia market insights manager Peter Bailey said the significant increase in red varieties was problematic and could exacerbate the industry's challenges. "The increase in the red crush this year is not going to help that situation. "Conditions are not likely to improve for red grapes until there is a significant reduction in the supply base." The 2025 Australian wine grape crush was estimated at 1.57 million tonnes — worth an estimated $1.13 billion. It represents an 11 per cent increase in volume on last year, but is still below the 10-year average of 1.71 million tonnes. Chardonnay saw the biggest drop in volume — down nationally about 13 per cent — with seasonal issues playing more of a role than supply and demand. Shiraz recorded one of the largest increases, up 23 per cent on the previous year. Mr Bailey said that was at odds with consumer demand. "There hasn't really been a strong increase in demand for shiraz in the market, so I can only imagine that the increase was really due to wineries taking in some of that fruit that was available," he said. "The other point to make around some of those red varieties, is that the average price paid for the grapes is still very low and probably not economically sustainable for many of those grape growers. "For example, with the Riverland shiraz, the crush itself was up 21 per cent on 2024 and the price was up 2 per cent, but at $204 per tonne is still exceptionally low and probably not economically viable for many of those growers." Mr Bailey said the industry was working towards balancing supply and demand, but there was more to be done. "This is the third vintage in a row that is below that 10-year average, so I think … the industry is starting to work together in bringing supply and demand back to more balance," he said. "But the wine sector needs to continue to work together to get that balance, that profitable price point for growers and winemakers." South Australia was once again the largest wine-grape-producing state, accounting for 48 per cent of the national crush. Adelaide Hills grape grower and winemaker Peter Leske said he was surprised the nation had crushed more fruit than last year, given the global issue of oversupply. "What we can't ignore is that, if and when people can't sell their fruit, or can't sell their fruit at a margin … the bad news of a smaller vintage is that [it] comes at a cost of individual growers' livelihoods," he said. However, Mr Leske was very pleased with the quality produced. "2025 was certainly a cracker in terms of quality in South Australia," he said. "If we have to have too much very, very good wine in our cellars, it's better than too much poor wine."
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Community turbine group welcomes wind energy push
The government's push for more energy from wind has been welcomed by a group that operates a community wind turbine where residents pay lower prices for wind turbine at Salway Ash, near Bridport in Dorset, supplies electricity to about 50 households in the surrounding area at prices about 20% lower than the standard has been a de facto ban on new onshore wind turbines in the UK since 2015 but the government said it now wants to see wind at the centre of its "mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower".The government wants to see more benefit to communities who live in areas where wind turbines are installed - this is already happening in parts of Devon. Pete West, from Energy Local Bridport, said the Salway Ash scheme has been a success."We've got 50 householders that have been supplied for over five years now and none of them have left the scheme," said Mr West."There's a huge demand for local people to benefit from renewable energy and they are more likely to accept a wind turbine if they can be supplied with low-cost energy."The turbine was originally built by Peter Bailey on his farmland in said: "It makes more sense to generate locally - you have to find the right sort of places on the windy hillsides but it does work well and complements solar cells well."In the period before the de facto ban was introduced there was public opposition to some wind turbine plans such as the Church of England project to build six turbines in north and west Devon. In Devon, community schemes are in place in places such as Batsworthy Cross between Tiverton and South developer pays into a community benefit fund run by Devon Community Foundation (DCF) which helps residents decide how to best spend the Knott Kos, from DCF, said local residents "know their communities better than anyone".She said: "When they get to see where that money goes and they see tangible benefits from that money coming in - that can really change how they feel about a wind farm being in their community."
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'An American holiday': Nashville celebrates Juneteenth with music, dance and more
Gary Burke looked on proudly in his Civil War-era U.S. Colored Troops uniform as Juneteenth festivities unfolded at the Tennessee State Museum. He watched as the Sankofa African Drum and Dance group performed, filling the Great Hall with drum beats while dancers in brightly colored outfits got the crowd clapping and moving along with them. "Juneteenth is not only an African American holiday, it's an American holiday," Burke said. "It's a chance for people from all backgrounds to celebrate emancipation for oppressed people. It's very important that we celebrate together today." Burke said he is the great-great-grandson of Peter Bailey, who was part of Company K in the 17th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops and a veteran of the Battle of Nashville in 1864. Burke has been dressing in full uniform for reenactments for 20 years and had plans to be part of the Juneteenth615 event at Historic Fort Negley later that night. Juneteenth commemorates the day the last group of enslaved people were freed in America. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it took until June 19, 1865, for Union troops to free the last of those enslaved in Galveston, Texas. The holiday has long been celebrated in the Black community. Then-President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021, dubbing it Juneteenth National Independence Day. More: What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained A few miles away from the Tennessee State Museum, the National Museum of African American Music opened its doors to mark the day. The public was welcomed in for the free event, which included access to the museum's galleries, live performances, interactive art projects for kids, a screening of a special documentary by the Metro Human Relations Commission and a drum circle that visitors could join. Ariel and Whitney Giles-Paul drove from Murfreesboro to attend with their 3-year-old daughter, Journey. They were excited to experience the museum for the first time and learn more about the rich history of African American music. "We just wanted Journey to experience this, too," Whitney Giles-Paul said, as a recording of the Fisk Jubilee singers performing an African spiritual played in the background. This year's Juneteenth celebration comes in a time fraught with worries over President Donald Trump's efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion efforts nationwide. In Tennessee, lawmakers passed the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act" earlier this year. More: Trump DEI attacks have changed how companies celebrate Juneteenth Ariel Giles-Paul said she worried about Juneteenth events, including the one at the museum, being a possible target for violence amid political tension. Pro-immigration and anti-Trump rallies have sprung up in recent days around the country. "Even today, I told (my wife), 'Should we even go? What if something happens?'" she said. "But I'm of the mindset that we just have to keep going and keep persisting. We have to live our life. Plus we have a little one. We have to be good role models for her." Reach reporter Rachel Wegner via email at RAwegner@ You can also find her on Twitter or Bluesky under the handle RachelAnnWegner. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Juneteenth in Nashville: Celebrations include music, dance, history
RNZ News
18-06-2025
- RNZ News
Person arrested after Napier Pharmacy break-in
Life Pharmacy in Napier. Photo: Google Maps Street View Police have arrested one person after a Napier Pharmacy was broken into for a third time in just 10 weeks. Police said two offenders used a weapon to break into the store at 2.30am on Monday and took several items, including expensive perfumes. Officers found a vehicle shortly after the incident which contained the stolen items. Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey has worked at the store for 45 years. He said he's had to replace the shopfront three times since the break-ins, costing him an estimated $30,000. "Our insurance company isn't going to be very happy, I can see our premiums going through the roof - it just makes it tougher in a tough environment." He said the thefts left him "a bit stressed and emotional", but was thankful for the Napier community that had supported him and other staff members. "We had a gentleman drop in a $50 coffee voucher for the staff." A young person was referred to Youth Aid and the items had since been returned to the store. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
17-06-2025
- RNZ News
Napier pharmacy owner considers closing after being raided three times in 10 weeks
Life Pharmacy in Napier. Photo: Google Maps Street View A Napier pharmacy owner says he's contemplating shutting up shop after his store was raided for the third time in just 10 weeks. Police say they responded to a burglary at Life Pharmacy in Napier at 2.30 am on Monday, where thieves had smashed through the stores front door in search of expensive perfumes. Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey has worked at the store for 45 years. He said the stores front door had to be replaced three times since the break-ins started 10 weeks ago, costing him an estimated $30,000. "Our insurance company isn't going to be very happy, I can see our premiums going through the roof - it just makes it tougher in a tough environment." He said the thefts left him "a bit stressed and emotional", but was thankful for the Napier community that had supported him and other staff members. "We've got some amazing customers who have been into see us in the last couple days," Bailey said. "We had a gentleman drop in a $50 coffee voucher for the staff." He said pharmacies were already a struggling businesses, and he had already seen them start to disappear from the city. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
