Keira Wright

(Bloomberg) -- Louis Dreyfus Co. raised its offer for Namoi Cotton Ltd. after acquiring nearly half of the Australian company's shares, outbidding Olam Agri Holdings Ltd., which is still waiting for regulatory approval.

Louis Dreyfus Co. is finally at the end of its eight-month pursuit of Australia’s biggest cotton processor, securing victory in a bitter fight for control of the company that pitted the major trader against fellow behemoth Olam Agri Holdings Ltd.

Australian Wine Exports Jump by a Third as China Resumes Buying Keira Wright 1 min read

Global social media firms could face fines of as much as A$50 million if they don't enforce Australia's new social media ban on children under the age of 16. Read today's Australia Briefing, by @KF_wright for your daily dose of the best of Bloomberg from Down Under and elsewhere.

Keira Wright 1 min read (Bloomberg) -- Western Australia is on track for a surprise bumper wheat crop, despite low rainfall earlier in the season that had been expected to crimp output.

Good morning, it's Keira here in Sydney. Here’s everything you need to know to start your day... Today’s must-reads:

Some of Australia’s key wine growing regions, along with vast tracts of grazing land and regional towns, are facing higher risks of wildfires this summer, according to a seasonal outlook.

China has now lifted all restrictions on exports from Australian meat works, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, marking a new milestone in warming relations between the two governments.

Good morning, it’s Keira here in Sydney. Here’s all the news you need to know to start your day. Today’s must-reads:• Australia holds interest rate at 4.35%• Australian business confidence falls• Hostplus Deputy CIO tapped for Funds SA role

Wheat headed for the longest run of declines in more than five months on expectations for ample supply and a stronger dollar.