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Supermarket giant fights watchdog over new powers

Theories of harm used to block a major supermarket chain from opening a new store in a regional city were not substantiated, a judge has heard.

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Supermarket giant fights watchdog on mining store block

A major supermarket has launched a legal challenge to a landmark competition ruling blocking it from opening a second supermarket in a mining centre.

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Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Energy stocks and miners have dragged on the ASX200 for another session in an otherwise unremarkable day for Australian shares.

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Australian supermarket parmesan taste test: ‘It’s a little clammy, as if it’s about to ask someone on a date’

In a blind test of 13 parmesan and parmigiano reggiano cheeses, Nicholas Jordan determines which wedge has the edge over its competitors

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Canberra supermarket closure: Coles speaks out on Wanniassa future

Hands off our local shops!

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Banks and supermarkets drag Australian shares lower

The ASX200 suffered its seventh losing session in 10 days, with Coles and ANZ suffering their worst day in months.

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Watchdog backed in landmark rejection of regional Coles

A key business group in a mining town with six supermarkets has thrown its support behind a decision to block Coles from opening a new store.

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From pay to taxes, big changes are coming for Australian workers and businesses from July 1

July 1 ushers in a new financial year – and a raft of changes that will affect both workers and businesses.

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The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?

Australia’s new law on supermarket “price gouging” (also known as excessive pricing) starts on July 1 2026.

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MasterChef Australia’s Hannah & Pat Say Seeing Their Dishes Stocked In Coles Is ‘Surreal’

MasterChef Australia fans will be able to taste the show at home with Hannah and Pat's pie and ice-cream being stocked in Coles.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget

This year’s federal budget has been the most controversial since the Abbott government’s 2014 budget, with Labor struggling to sell its new capital gains tax changes and crackdown on trusts.

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NT police won’t be charged over Kumanjayi White’s death as Lidia Thorpe criticises lack of justice

NT police commissioner acknowledges outcome causes ‘significant distress’ for 24-year-old Warlpiri man’s family and wider community

The Guardian - AU

Viral Reddit Sparks Heated Debate About Whether Aussie Supermarkets ‘Deserve’ Shoplifting

“At what point did this become normal in Australia?”

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This Luxury-Smelling But Affordable Men’s Body Wash Will Put Your 3-In-1 Bottle To Shame

Your shower routine just got an upgrade.

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Afternoon Update: Chalmers blames ‘scare campaign’ for budget backlash; neo-Nazis challenge hate ban; and visually impaired bowlers

The treasurer has conceded Labor has taken a ‘political hit’ after the latest Newspoll found a negative response to last Tuesday’s budget

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: big tobacco accused of scare tactics, how supermarkets swap discounts, and Ebola fears rise

Big tobacco stoking fears over illicit trade, experts claim; supermarket promotions in sync

The Guardian - AU

Toothbrushes, ice-cream and frozen pizza: data reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in sync

Exclusive: Analysis shows in some cases the switch from promotional to full price happens almost simultaneously in Australia’s two biggest supermarkets

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Morning Mail: Taylor maps out tax plan, Coles case could end ‘fake discounts’, UK politics in turmoil

Opposition leader promises to index tax brackets in policy that would cost $22.5bn; Coles faces fines after court defeat

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Shoppers could pay more after Coles misconduct ruling

Supermarket prices could stay higher for longer following a ruling that Coles misled its customers with non-genuine discounts, according to one retail expert.

The Guardian - AU

Australian retailers on notice over ‘fake discounts’ as Coles braces for record fine after landmark court ruling

Supermarket share price falls after ‘Down Down’ discounts ruled to be misleading as Woolworths defends similar case

The Guardian - AU

Coles put commercial interests above its customers – and was caught red-handed

Reputation of Australia’s big supermarkets takes another hit as federal court finds Coles misled shoppers by promoting fake discounts

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Banking bounce helps shares snap four-day losing streak

Investor uncertainty continues to weigh on market sentiment, but the local exchange has recorded its first positive trading session for the week.

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Coles Misled Shoppers With ‘Not Genuine’ Discounts During Its ‘Down Down’ Campaign, ACCC Rules

“Why on earth are you telling your customers your prices are going down? They're not."

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Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines

Coles has been found to have misled its supermarket customers over discounts – and could now face hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties.

The Guardian - AU

Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discount campaign

Landmark finding against supermarket giant comes after competition watchdog argued that markdowns did not represent genuine savings

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