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Woolworths selling downsized Brut deodorant for more than double unit cost of old product

Consumer advocates call for more transparency around ‘shrinkflation’ as supermarkets continue to defend against price-gouging allegations

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What’s Open On The January Long Weekend? Woolworths, Coles, Liquor Stores & Banks

Plan ahead 'cos some businesses are shutting shop.

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Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says

A union is calling for all retailers to keep knives under lock and key after a supermarket worker was allegedly stabbed by a teenager.

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Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders

A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.

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Coles Announces Big Change After Employee Allegedly Stabbed By Teenager

“The safety of our team members and customers is our number one priority across all aspects of our business,” Coles said in a statement.

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Coles to stop selling kitchen knives in supermarkets across Australia after Ipswich worker stabbed

Decision comes after alleged assault on 63-year-old Claudia Campomayor Watt on Monday

The Guardian - AU

'Political exercise': dismay over youth crime laws

A rapid decision to alter youth justice laws following a supermarket stabbing could tempt other jurisdictions into similar crackdowns, an expert has warned.

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Aunty Donna’s Broden Kelly: ‘I want an elephant-sized staffy. He would probably kill people but I’d love him’

One-third of the comedy trio on his embarrassing voice, connecting with fans and a cringeworthy celebrity encounter

The Guardian - AU

Shopping at Australian food charities can be more expensive than supermarkets. What’s gone wrong?

Falling donations and unprecedented demand are pushing the cost of essential items ever upwards

The Guardian - AU

Down Under Wonders: 40 Uniquely Australian Things To Crack You Up

Australia is a continent, a country, and a land where kangaroos outnumber people. However, according to its most active online ambassadors, the place offers much more than the famous marsupial. The post Down Under Wonders: 40 Uniquely Australian Things To Crack You Up first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Woolworths To Sell Select Australia Day Merchandise After Ditching Items In 2024

“We listened and recognised that many customers and teams wanted us to do more to help them celebrate the day.”

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‘At the mercy of employers’: retail workers’ wages languish as industry profits soar

While the sector’s earnings have increased sixfold, poor bargaining power has left its employees among the lowest-paid in Australia and most vulnerable to inflation

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths says it has more than 40 competitors in Australia – we went looking for them

The supermarket giant cites specialist providers, convenience stores and online retailers among its rivals, but many seem well out of its league

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket mince pie taste test: the best has a ‘big boozy aroma’, the worst tastes ‘congealed’

From tarts with ‘rich and buttery pastry’ to others that smell ‘like an old linen cupboard’, Nicholas Jordan samples 11 mince pies and finds none that will ruin Christmas

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Grocery giants 'throw shoppers a bone' for Christmas

One supermarket chain remains the cheapest option for a general basket, but those looking for a deal on a holiday banquet should try the two big retailers.

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket icy pole taste test: ‘I found one to spend the rest of my life with’

All 11 icy poles our testers crunched through could make do on a hot summer’s day, but one contender stunned Nicholas Jordan and his fellow judges

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‘Anonymous’ voting software used by some of Australia’s biggest companies is flawed, new investigation reveals

Secret ballots have long been fundamental to democracy, ensuring the integrity of elections in both government and corporate settings. Traditionally, votes are cast on physical paper, creating a clear separation between the voter’s identity and their choice. This anonymity protects individuals from vote-buying, intimidation or retaliation.

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Christmas ham taste test: cheaper meats beat ‘Frankfurt-smelling’ premium option in Choice ranking

Consumer advocacy group sampled 10 hams from major Australian supermarkets, with the worst ham also the most expensive

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The Guardian - AU

Coles and Woolworths claim Strepsils and Oreos price promotions ‘not illusory’ in new court documents

Legal rebuttals against accusations of misleading shoppers lodged in federal court

The Guardian - AU

Health and beauty products most discounted items at Coles and Woolworths, data reveals

The supermarkets also heavily promote unhealthy foods, often displaying them prominently, Guardian analysis shows

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'Better deal' for suppliers as supermarkets face fines

Supermarkets face fines of up to $10 million if caught breaching a grocery code of conduct that will become mandatory.

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Coles denies suppliers pay price for evading promotions

Representatives from major supermarkets and suppliers have appeared before an inquiry as the consumer watchdog prepares to report on the sector.

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Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop 'holiday' check outs

Supermarket giant Coles rejects punishing fresh produce suppliers who disagree on pricing, as the company is grilled at an inquiry into the sector.

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Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Supermarkets are fuelling Australia's plastic pollution by charging more for loose fruit and vegetables than those that are plastic-wrapped, a review as found.

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Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products

Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.

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