'Big monstrosity': Business concerned about proposed Woolworths See renders and maps of proposed development. The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2024
Woolies plans new supermarket on busy Lambton Road strip The grocery giant has lodged plans with Newcastle council. Newcastle Herald · Mar 28, 2024
Gambling emerges as the main NRL game Letters and Short Takes, March 28 Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Woolworths' plan for bigger supermarket in ACT suburb splits opinion The supermarket wants to expand across an open-air carpark. The Canberra Times · Mar 24, 2024
Big business accused of protecting price gouging Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Delay in court case for man accused of vandalising Woolworths over Australia Day stance Six-week adjournment granted for Travis Profke, 40, who is accused of spray-painting graffiti on Queensland Woolworths store The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024
Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Australian supermarket yoghurt taste test: ‘Greek is almost always superior to plain’ From the ‘refined and unradical’ to ‘mild, emotionless’ mouthfuls, Nicholas Jordan samples 17 unsweetened, unflavoured yoghurts – and experiences culture shock. The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024
'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
At Sydney’s fruit and veg market, buying in bulk costs barely 30% of supermarket prices Consumers who get up early and get organised can buy a box of produce for $20 that would have cost $66 at Woolworths The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024 Afternoon Update: Labor pushes to outlaw vapes by 1 July; inflation flat at 3.4%; and asbestos crisis spreads to Queensland Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies sent for postmortem as NSW police continue search for evidence
AAP · Feb 28, 2024 Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024 Australian supermarket pesto taste test: ‘grassy and sandy’ celebrity sauce is bottom of the list Which jars come closest to capturing the magic of the Genovese sauce? From ‘balanced and aromatic’ to ‘bewilderingly affordable’, these are the results of the great pesto testo
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024 Here's why there's certain fizzy drinks missing from supermarket shelves Why Kooragang Island is at the epicentre of the issue.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2024 The bulk billing rebate needs some urgent attention 'My GP and specialist visits are more than monthly'
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024 Facing facts: ABC pulls the plug on RMIT factchecking collaboration Decision to switch to in-house verification unit comes after broadcaster caught up in voice referendum culture war between university and Sky News. Plus: hubbub over Hubbl as News Corp launches streaming device
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 22, 2024 Woolworths’ Outgoing CEO Will Receive A Payout Of Up To $24 Million Just For Retiring Woolworths' outgoing CEO Brad Banducci could receive up to $24 million as his "golden handshake" for retiring as CEO.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024 Afternoon Update: PM says Coalition ‘just wrong’ on visas; ex-Ten presenter and partner missing; and can you remember these ‘best picture’ films? Albanese says visa checks for Palestinians ‘exactly the same as what was in place’ under Coalition
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024 Afternoon Update: Woolworths shares plunge; NZ MP dies after charity run; and AstraZeneca boss’s $33m paycheque Supermarket giant’s CEO resigns unexpectedly amid increasing political pressure over record profits during cost-of-living crisis
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Woolworths shares plunge as CEO Banducci plans exit Woolworths shares were down more than seven per cent by midafternoon, on track for their worst single-day losses since late 2021.