Shepparton Growers ‘Stuck in the Doldrums’
Fruit Growers ‘Stuck in the Doldrums The Federal Government’s decision to deny SPC Ardmona the $25 million for modernisation promised to them under Labor will hit Northern Victoria hard, reports Dylan Bird.
Fruit Growers Refuse to Wilt
Fruit Growers Refuse to Wilt. A severe cutback in SPC Ardmona’s capacity to purchase fruit from local growers has raised questions about the future of the Goulburn Valley fruit industry. As Dylan Bird reports, however, orchardists are refusing to accept the decline of a sector that has been part of the region’s identity for more…
Bali’s Liquid Industry
Bali’s Liquid Industry A swathe of deaths and poisonings from drinking tainted liquor on Indonesia’s islands has sent rumblings through the tourist trade. But how much do we really know about the history of alcohol in the region? Dylan Bird goes to the heartland of liquor production in rural Bali to get a better idea…
The Siren 