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Woolies fined $1.2m for short-changing former workers

Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $1.2 million, after being threatened with $10 billion in fines for failing to pay out leave to 1200 former workers.

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The Aussie app that's helping families cut down on their groceries

Shoppers could save up to 28 per cent on their weekly shop.

The Canberra Times

Woolies dubbed a 'model accused' over $1m pay bungle

Supermarket giant Woolworths is facing up to $10 billion in fines after it admitted in court to underpaying about 1200 workers more than $1 million in leave.

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Coles and Woolworths work to restock WA supermarkets

The supermarket giants say they're working hard to replenish bare shelves in WA but some grocery items will remain in short supply for at least another week.

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Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

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Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Hardware giant Bunning Warehouse could be included in a mandatory code of conduct aimed at major supermarkets, with concerns raised about plant suppliers.

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Australians dropping fruit and vegetables from diet amid cost-of-living crisis

ABS data shows changes in grocery consumption, prompting concerns over eating habits and the nation’s health

The Guardian - AU

Dad launches website to cut grocery bills

Grocerize compares prices to find the cheapest option.

Newcastle Herald

IGA head urges end to supermarket land grab

The chief executive of IGA's parent company has slammed Coles and Woolworths for hoarding land as a way to prevent competition in the sector.

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This small Canberra grocer's strategy to take on Woolworths and Coles

As big chains come under scrutiny, some independents thrive in the shadows.

The Canberra Times

Museum loses anti-discrimination case – as it happened

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Canberra's 'David and Goliath' supermarket battle

Independent ACT retailers are seeking a level playing field.

The Canberra Times

Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown

The heads of Coles and Woolworths will be grilled by a Senate committee examining supermarket prices as debate rages about the power of the two retail giants.

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Emerson says breaking up supermarkets ‘too heavy handed’ as Dutton derides ‘Mickey Mouse review’

Review chief defends decision not to recommend powers that could break up supermarkets for bad behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Big business in Australia faces less competition than almost anywhere else – and likes it that way

There are calls to break up the supermarkets, but divestiture powers could be more useful in other sectors of the economy

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PM says transparency around aid worker’s death ‘in Israel’s interest’ – as it happened

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Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

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Australia’s big supermarkets could face penalties of up to $10m under proposed mandatory code

Government report stops short of recommending powers to break up big chains despite calls for forced divestiture laws

The Canberra Times

'Big monstrosity': Business concerned about proposed Woolworths

See renders and maps of proposed development.

Newcastle Herald

MP invited to chip in to help GP patients

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Newcastle Herald

Woolies plans new supermarket on busy Lambton Road strip

The grocery giant has lodged plans with Newcastle council.

Newcastle Herald

Gambling emerges as the main NRL game

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Australian supermarket veggie chip taste test: my notes on the aroma are ‘rancid oil’ and ‘farts’

From a sulfuric-smelling vegetable product to a surprise winner, Jess Ho ponders the definition of a chip – and crunches through nine grain, corn and ‘turtle’ specimens

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Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

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