The Latest Breaking News from Coles

Increased surveillance of shoppers raises concerns

The decision by supermarket operators to increase the use of in-store cameras, including on self-checkout screens, may not be well received by shoppers.

AAP · Nov 4, 2023

Coles’ War Against Shoplifting Has Lead To Friendly Fire: Bag Checks Now Enforced On Staff

Supermarket giant Coles have apparently begun implementing a policy which forces all workers to undergo a bag check upon finishing a shift.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 4, 2023

Coles workers, activists picket supermarket's AGM

The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union has gone on strike and protested outside the Coles annual meeting.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

Victorian dairy workers say they want to ‘keep communities alive’ amid industrial dispute

Processing workers who went on strike this week were fighting for the right for community consultation, as well as a 5% pay rise

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023

Supermarkets deny milk shortages as strike continues

Coles and Woolworths have rejected reports of milk shortages as 1400 dairy processing workers continue their strike for better pay and conditions.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

The former head of Coles' strategic initiatives division has been unable to explain why he stole almost $2 million from the supermarket giant.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Australian olive oil taste test: $7 supermarket bottle is the best-value drop

Tristan Lutze has the good oil on the good (local) oils – from the drops made for dunking to the ones worth the splurge

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Best and worst dishwashing detergents and tablets revealed as cheap Aldi brand tops list

Consumer group says Aldi brand scored 79%, beating two Finish detergents on 77%, including one that is nearly 10 times the price

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

Hundreds Of Woolworths And Coles Employees Are Set To Strike Over The Weekend

"The dirty little Coles and Woolies secret is that those workers are paid poverty wages.”

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 4, 2023

Coles, Woolies workers to strike in 'historic first'

Workers at Coles and Woolworths fed up with low pay and unsafe conditions are set to strike but the supermarkets say customers won't be disrupted.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023