Spinach recall reaches all but one state Coles has joined Woolworths and Riviera Farms in a spinach product recall that has extended across all states and territories except WA. AAP · Dec 16, 2022
Coles supermarket, Jeff Kennett slammed by government grocery reviewer The supermarket watchdog has slammed former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett, in his role as an arbiter between Coles and its suppliers, for "flawed" decision-making and failing to comply with its directions. ABC News · Dec 15, 2022
Woolworths buys majority stake in PETstock The supermarket giant is getting into the speciality pet business as it eases out of the liquor business, paying $586m for a 55 per cent stake in PETstock. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
'I visited UK’s 'most miserable place to live' to see why people are so sad' Colchester in Essex has been rated the most 'miserable' place to live in Britain, but locals disagree with the harsh claim as they praise the town centre and community spirit Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
OTR approved to sell alcohol through its app after appeal against liquor commissioner's decision South Australia's largest petrol station chain will be able to serve alcohol through its app after a successful appeal to the state's licensing court. ABC News · Dec 13, 2022
Consumer watchdog concerned by Woolworths' proposed takeover of Queanbeyan local supermarket The ACCC is concerned the proposal could reduce competition in Queanbeyan. The Canberra Times · Dec 8, 2022
Cutting-edge facility protecting Woolies and big-four bank data switches on at Lake Mac A cutting-edge facility that protects the data of major retailers like Woolworths and one of the big-four banks has set up camp in Lake Macquarie. Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2022
Christmas lunch costs revealed at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi December is here and Christmas lunch is just around the corner, but with the cost of living crisis biting into budgets it will cost more. The New Daily · Dec 5, 2022
'My worst fear became a reality': twin pays tribute after Woolworths tragedy "She was my shining star, my smile keeper, my motivator, my teacher, my best friend. Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2022
One Watermelon Costs Up To $34 At Woolies RN So Here’s What Fruit Veg Is Affordable In December Watermelons are too expensive, so what is cheap and in season this month? Here's your monthly fresh produce shopping guide. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 1, 2022
Woolworths, Coles and Aldi join to tackle soft plastics crisis, amid calls to ‘start afresh’ Major supermarkets are banding together after the REDcycle debacle, but a focus on recycling could be neglecting the bigger plastic issue. The New Daily · Nov 25, 2022
Woman dies after workplace incident at Jesmond Woolworths A woman has died in a workplace incident at Jesmond Woolworths today. Newcastle Herald · Nov 25, 2022
Supermarkets scramble for plastic solution Coles, Woolworths and ALDI will team up to address a major hole in Australia's recycling landscape following the collapse of the REDcycle program. AAP · Nov 24, 2022
Top four tricks to save on your holiday sales shopping Australians are keen for their first restriction-free Christmas since 2020, but the rising cost of living is keeping budgets front of mind. The New Daily · Nov 23, 2022
ABC News · Nov 20, 2022 Ex-chief minister Michael Gunner begins work as lobbyist, integrity experts says NT lacks 'basic' rules and transparency The Northern Territory's regulations around political lobbying have come under renewed scrutiny following the announcement former chief minister Michael Gunner was taking up a role spruiking projects for a mining magnate.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 ‘Mozzies like a cloud’: repellant runs out in flood-hit towns amid mosquito boom Demand for repellant in flood-affected regions of NSW and Victoria likened to the rush on toilet paper early in the pandemic
ABC News · Nov 15, 2022 Australian government pledges to recycle all plastics by 2040 Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says despite the collapse of a major soft plastics recycling scheme, the federal government has set a target to recycle or reuse 100 per cent of plastic waste by 2040.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2022 ‘Socially aware’ superannuation funds among those investing billions in gambling industry Analysis reveals Australia’s biggest superannuation funds are investing huge volume of workers’ retirement savings in casinos and poker machines
The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022 Planet Ark corrects earlier claim that a million printer cartridges are in storage at recycling plant The not-for-profit had said a fire at a Melbourne facility linked to the closure of Coles and Woolworths soft plastics recycling had delayed processing, but now says this is not the case
ABC News · Nov 9, 2022 While Australians are keen to recycle their plastic, figures show the current system is not working Australians overwhelmingly want to recycle their waste, but a fragile recycling system means it's almost impossible to process the vast amounts of rubbish we generate.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022 Supermarkets are pausing soft plastic recycling. What should I do with my plastic bags now? Peak industry bodies say the halt has exposed deeper problems within the packaging industry
The New Daily · Nov 9, 2022 Shoppers see red as Coles and Woolworths’ recycling partner just stashes bags REDcycle may be under scrutiny for their recycling failure, but the issue of how to dispose of soft plastics goes beyond just one company.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022 Tanya Plibersek says Coles and Woolworths must ‘step up’ to fix plastic recycling crisis REDcycle collections stopping from Wednesday with factory fire and ‘downturns in market demand’ blamed
AAP · Nov 9, 2022 Plastic bag recycling program collapses Hundreds of millions of plastic bags dropped off by customers at major supermarkets are being stockpiled in warehouses instead of being recycled.
ABC News · Nov 8, 2022 Shoppers told to put plastic bags in the bin after suspension of REDcycle's soft plastics recycling scheme The company collecting used soft plastics at Coles and Woolworths says its recycling partners can no longer take the material and it has been forced to put it into storage.