World News Vale Bill Caralis: Tributes flow for Super Radio Network chairman after his sudden death Blog

Tributes are pouring in for radio legend Bill Caralis following his shocking death last week. Friends and admirers are remembering his pioneering spirit in building a media empire from humble beginnings. Mr Caralis, the founder and chairman of the 2SM Super Radio Network, died of a heart attack on Friday aged 81 after decades building … Read more

World News Legendary Perth lawyer Ron Davies KC dies, aged 84, and tributes flow Blog

Respected, admired and feared – these three words were used in the tributes to Ron Davies KC, the legendary Perth lawyer who died last week at the age of 84. In 1984, Davies was appointed Crown Counsel, by which time he had already earned a reputation as a relentless and fearless prosecutor, popular with jurors … Read more

World News Wine industry abuzz as bottles flow into China Blog

Australia’s wine sector is booming as millions of litres of alcohol flow to China. After four years of high tariffs, Beijing lifted trade sanctions against Australian wine at the end of March as a sign of easing tensions between the two countries. As a result, 9.8 million liters of bottled wine worth $142.2 million were … Read more