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Coles and Woolworths offer to take on tonnes of soft plastic after REDcycle collapse

Australia's two major supermarkets move to take responsibility for massive stockpiles of soft plastics, following the collapse of recycling company REDcycle.

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‘An economic fairytale’: Australia’s inflation being driven by company profits and not wages, analysis finds

Australia Institute warns of a ‘profit price spiral’ and calls for shift in RBA and government narrative towards corporations

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Coles and Woolworths offer to ensure stockpiled plastic rubbish does not go into landfill

The supermarket chains say they will take responsibility for the 12,000 tonnes of waste stockpiled after the collapse of the REDcycle recycling scheme

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Coles, Woolworths profit surge raises questions over inflation profiteering

The big supermarkets raked in combined profits of more than $1.5 billion over the last six months of 2022. But were they profiteering from inflation or just passing on rising costs?

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Coles and Woolworths using technology to deter shoplifting, as expert blames cost of living

A rise in Australians leaving the supermarket without paying for their groceries has sparked new theft efforts from Woolworths and Coles.

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Afternoon Update: super tax changes on the table; Andrew Tate detention extended; and introducing Wordiply

The federal government is hinting at possible tweaks to superannuation concessions in the coming May budget

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Woolworths reveals fresh wage theft, with $276 million yet to be repaid as legal reckoning looms

The scale of wage theft at Woolworths Group has blown out yet again, with the retailer Wednesday revealing $70 million in underpayments.

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Woolworths half-year profit jumps, lifts dividend

CEO Brad Banducci has attributed improved Woolworths profit gains to strong seasonal trading and lower COVID-related costs.

AAP

Experts issue privacy warning as Woolworths expands camera and AI technology at checkouts

Woolworths is expanding its camera and AI technology self-serve check-outs, some experts are concerned about the normalisation of the tech.

The New Daily

Loved and lost Manchester shops we'd love to browse one more time

Many will have fond memories of these much-missed stores

Manchester Evening News

Woolworths expands self-checkout AI that critics say treats ‘every customer as a suspect’

Supermarket says cameras used to detect accidental wrong scans while experts say the technology is ‘punitive’ and call for reforms to protect privacy

The Guardian - AU

3 Plant Milk Products Recalled After Being Linked To A Paralysing, Potentially Deadly Illness

"We are urging anyone who has consumed this product and experiences these serious symptoms to seek immediate medical attention."

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Woolworths and Coles change strategy as report reveals two-thirds of Aussie rubbish is plastic

Woolworths and Coles adopt new strategies to phase out plastic bags from stores as report reveals two-thirds of rubbish is plastic.

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Woolworths ditches plastic shopping bags, Coles calls time on mesh produce bag trial

Shoppers around the country will continue to see changes as supermarket giants grapple with the challenge of reducing plastic usage.

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Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles changing up plastic bag policies in Queensland and ACT

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are changing their policies around reusable plastic bags in the ACT and Queensland.

The Canberra Times

Woolworths ACT stores to stop selling plastic shopping bags

Woolies will begin running through its stockpile of the 15c bags from Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek urged to intervene to stop stockpiled soft plastics from being dumped

Environmentalist alliance says plastic waste from failed supermarket-backed recycling scheme can be safely warehoused until it can be recycled

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Top frozen food brands named as Australians tighten their belts

This week's cash rate rise means many Australians will be looking to save wherever they can – this is where frozen food can help save the day.

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Cereal Is The Latest Food Item To Be Swallowed By Inflation W/ Boxes Going For Almost $10 Each

"When did Kelloggs become a designer brand?"

AAP

Push to wind up company behind plastic recycling scheme

A court will be asked to wind up the company behind a soft plastics recycling scheme that's left mountains of waste across the country.

ABC News

This week marks three years since COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency. Here's a look back at the three months that changed the world

From the lockdowns to toilet paper shortages, here's how the first three months of COVID-19 unfolded back in 2020.

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Coles and Woolworths ordered to dump more than 5,200 tonnes of recycled soft plastic in landfill

NSW environment officials alert Fire and Rescue over concerns plastic is being stored dangerously following suspension of the REDcycle scheme

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Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths given notice to clean up 5,200 tonnes of soft plastics

The Environment Protection Authority warns the enormous stockpiles of soft plastics are sitting in warehouses from "floor to the ceiling, blocking entry ways and preventing adequate ventilation".

The New Daily

REDcycle stockpile destined for landfill in NSW

The NSW EPA has ordered Coles and Woolworth to take the REDcycle stockpiles to landfill, saying the plastics were a fire hazard.

The New Daily

Shopping hack gains a following as Australians hunt for savings

As grocery prices soar, Australians are paying attention to price tickets while shopping to make sure they're getting the best deal.

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