Features for April / May 09
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO
By Philip Gregan
The economic news just seems to be getting worse every day. Combined with the challenges of the large 2008 harvest and shifting consumer preferences, it all means that the outlook for the industry is not as rosy as it was one year ago or even six months ago. Read Article
EDITORIAL
A personal view by Terry Dunleavy
Ever since this phrase was created for Bill Clinton’s successful bid for the U.S. presidency in 1992, it has been adapted to any circumstance calling for focus on the real core issue. Read Article
OBITUARY – ROSS LAWSON MNZM
Tessa Nicholson
In death as in life, Ross Lawson showed his true colours – in the form of a bright red coffin. Read Article
ROYAL EASTER SHOW WINE AWARDS
The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards is to have a new chair of judges from next year. After 21 years in the role, Bob Campbell MW is stepping down. His replacement will be Kate Radburnd, who becomes the first ever woman to chair a major national wine competition in either Australia or New Zealand. Read Article