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‘Fortress stores’ can fight theft – but is it how we want to shop?

“Fortress stores” with security-tagged chicken and steaks in wire security cages. GPS-tracked jars of instant coffee. Everything from toothpaste and deodorant to face creams, locked inside display cases, with buttons to call for staff.

The Conversation

Australian supermarket sausage rolls taste test: from ‘perfect, flaky casing’ to ‘bland’ and ‘mushy’

With six friends and multiple kids in tow, Sarah Ayoub tests 10 brands of frozen sausage rolls to find the ones with crisp exteriors and convincingly meaty flavours

The Guardian - AU

Why a possible $1 billion bill for Coles and Woolworths has put a common employment clause in the spotlight

Australian supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles now face the prospect of a combined bill exceeding A$1 billion in relation to the alleged underpayment of close to 30,000 staff over several years.

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Woolworths, Coles say underpayment costs could hit $1b

Woolworths estimates it owes up to $750 million to thousands of salaried team leaders after a court ruling, while Coles' liability could hit $250 million.

AAP

‘The Mother Teresa of Aussie supermarkets’: meet the woman cataloguing grocery deals on TikTok

In the combat zone of the supermarket duopoly, Tennilles_deals is our protector, guiding us through each aisle with her weekly videos of sale products

The Guardian - AU

Coles, Woolies staff stuck in mass underpayment case

A major supermarket failed to keep proper shift records and docked employees' pay for branded clothing, but four major underpayment lawsuits remain in limbo.

AAP

Woolworths struggles to win back ‘price trust’ from customers – and investors – as Coles’ value rises

Market value of Woolworths, Australia’s largest supermarket chain, slips from more than $40bn to less than $35bn

The Guardian - AU

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Aussie shares rebound after inflation data causes drop

The ASX200 has finished in the green due to standout company performers despite a drop on the back of hot inflation data which cooled rate cut expectations.

AAP

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers are switching supermarket brands with Woolworths losing sales to arch-rival Coles as the giant chains post contrasting financial results.

AAP

Aussie shares pare gains after record reset

The financial sector has weighed on Australia's share market, which notched minor gains after hitting a fresh peak in early trade.

AAP

Australian supermarket instant chicken noodle taste test: the best tastes ‘legit cooked’

Slurping through 21 different cups, including ramen and rice noodle styles, Bertin Huynh and colleagues find plenty of variety – but none that spark joy

The Guardian - AU

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.

AAP

Australia is suddenly flush with forest-friendly recycled toilet paper firms: what’s the state of ply?

What are the ethical and environmental options? Here’s how your choice can make a difference

The Guardian - AU

Watch: £1m cannabis factory found hidden in town’s old Woolworths store

A huge cannabis factory full of plants with a street value of more than £1m has been found inside a former Woolworths and Poundland building in a UK town centre.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket olives taste test: ‘I want to draw a still-life painting of these’

Sicilian, kalamata, black, pitted and unpitted, Nicholas Jordan and friends try 22 olives ranging from ‘nostalgic blandness’ to ‘salty, sour and uncomplicated’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump lashes Maga ‘weaklings’ over Epstein case, Australia’s birthrate falls, and a Hiroshima love story

US president criticises supporters for demanding more disclosure on Jeffrey Epstein case; figures show inner-city residents having fewer children

The Guardian - AU

Aldi is trialling grocery delivery in Australia. We put it to the test against Coles and Woolworths

Here’s how the German-owned supermarket chain’s online shopping trial with DoorDash compares with other options when it comes to prices

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket chicken nuggets taste test: from ‘mushy’ to ‘super good’

Sarah Ayoub wrangles 10 kids under 10, plus older siblings and their parents, to find chicken nuggets with the best crispiness, even texture and taste of real chicken

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Australia’s Top Sunscreen Brands May Need To Change Their Formulas Following A Review

Sunscreen manufacturers in the country may soon need to reformulate their products to add safeguards regarding two active ingredients.

International Business Times UK

Aldi Storms Grocery Delivery Market with DoorDash Deal: Slashed Prices Leave Rivals Reeling

Aldi launches home delivery with DoorDash, offering low prices to Canberra shoppers. Will it outshine Coles and Woolworths?

AAP

Woolworths bins MyDeal amid stiff online competition

Woolworths says it intends to focus on online marketplaces it has built into its Woolworths.com.au and BigW.com.au websites after deciding to close MyDeal.

The Guardian - AU

Latest Choice survey reveals Australia’s grocery price divide at major supermarkets

Consumer group’s quarterly report examined the costs of 14 common items at 104 stores from four supermarket chains

AAP

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

A consumer group has measured the cost of a basket of groceries nationwide but two supermarkets are pushing back against the findings.

The Independent UK

Australia mushroom murder trial judge tells jury to ignore lies in reaching verdict

Justice Christopher Beale tells jurors they must decide whether Erin Patterson is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: ‘This is a court of law, not a court of morals’

The Guardian - AU

‘How the hell is that fair?’ Australian dairy farmers say milk price offer won’t cover rising costs

Almost half of dairy farmers are battling drought or floods, and feed costs are rising – but the price of milk is lower than it was two years ago

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