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BIZARRE: Coles - What They Never Told You

Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion

Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-month promotion

The Guardian - AU

In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber too

Recycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridges made from recycled plastics were built at Fort Bragg in 2009. Fort Eustis also replaced timber railroad bridges with thermoplastic structures in 2010.

The Economic Times

In 2019, Ontario's Trent University created green parking from 35,640 pounds of recycled plastic. 7 years later, the system can hold 64,627 gallons of stormwater on campus

Trent University implemented permeable grid paving for parking needs. This innovative system uses recycled plastic and improves stormwater management. The university's new parking solution offers ecological benefits and reduces environmental impact. It also provided approximately one hundred additional parking spaces on campus.

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In 2021, Australia's RMIT helped Coles put 900,000 pieces of soft plastic into concrete. 1 year later, another Coles development was set to reuse 6.5 million pieces through Polyrok

RMIT University developed Polyrok, a plastic aggregate from recycled soft plastics. This innovative material was first used commercially at a Coles car park in Horsham. A larger application was announced for a Coles supermarket development at Cobblebank. This project recycled over 6.5 million pieces of soft plastic through Polyrok.

The Economic Times

NDIS data may have ended up in Palantir’s analytics platform as part of efforts to curb fraud

Exclusive: The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, which has access to NDIA data, used Palantir as part of a multi-agency fraud taskforce

The Guardian - AU

'Don't dare stop me': man allegedly brandished knife after stealing from Coles

He is 'known to carry knives,' the prosecutor alleged.

The Canberra Times

Coles Is Moving On From Palantir, The US Tech Firm Used By Defence And ICE

Coles will not renew its Palantir contract beyond 2027 after a campaign over the US data company’s controversial work.

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Coles accidentally cut A$130 alcohol cases to A$27; the deal went viral before orders were cancelled

An extraordinary pricing error at Australian supermarket giant Coles turned a routine online shopping trip into a rush for heavily discounted alcohol. Cases of drinks normally selling for more than A$100 suddenly appeared on the supermarket's website for a fraction of their usual price, with one A$130 case marked down…

The Times of India

Why Woolworths and Coles are now selling thousands more ‘own brand’ products

When Aldi opened its first supermarket in Sydney in 2001, the stage was set for a fight with Woolworths and Coles. At the time, Australia’s two biggest supermarkets controlled about 71% of the grocery market.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Woolworths explains profit surge amid cost-of-living crisis; fears for famous seal; and Dolly Parton’s life in quotes

The supermarket giant’s chief executive says it has not profited by lifting shelf prices

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths posts $1.14bn profit in cost-of-living crisis – but CEO says it’s not thanks to rising shelf prices

CEO claims more customers buying more led to $175m surge in net profit as Ooshies craze boosts sales

The Guardian - AU

Woolies wins the grocery wars, lifts sales and profits

Woolworths has confirmed its Ooshies collectibles campaign helped drive sales going into the new financial year, after it beat Coles during 2025/26.

AAP

Woolworths’ Ooshies craze causes Coles sales slump with parents shopping at rival supermarket to collect toys

Coles full-year results show that despite gaining market share over past 12 months, sales fell over four weeks of ‘competitor’s collectables campaign’

The Guardian - AU

Shares improve as banks bounce, oil dips on Iran hopes

Shares in major banks have taken a much-needed breather from a recent sell-off, but mortgage market and credit demand concerns could linger in the months ahead.

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Liquor unit loses fizz as Coles refreshes supermarkets

Coles is stepping up the refurbishment of its grocery store network while closing dozens of underperforming Liquorland locations.

The Guardian - UK

Jovial Jakirovic determined to haul Hull over and beyond Coles’ relegation jibes

Club ‘not here by accident’, the head coach said, as revamped squad prepares to begin the Tigers’ Premier League return by hosting Manchester United on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Inside Labor’s $2bn Pfas fight, why supermarkets want to scan faces, Trump threatens to bomb Oman

A federal lawsuit alleges 3M knew danger of ‘forever chemicals’ 50 years ago; Coles and Woolworths could use facial recognition technology to track shoppers

The Guardian - AU

Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths

Supermarkets say they are exploring ways to keep people safe, but experts claim the tech is ‘normalising surveillance’

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Here's how you can recycle soft plastics at home

Recyclable soft plastics will be tracked in some Hunter areas.

AAP

Supermarket giant raked over coals for shedding jobs

A supermarket giant is under fire for sending hundreds of jobs offshore in an effort to cut costs and boost its digital offering.

The Economic Times

Tomato's twisted truth: The Australian or Italian tomato you bought may actually be Chinese

A forensic investigation has found that major Australian brands like Leggo's, Coles, and Aldi misled consumers about the origins of their tomato products. Over 221 tomato-based items were analysed, revealing that many were actually sourced from China. The involved companies have denied any wrongdoing and are conducting internal inquiries to…

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Supermarket giant fights watchdog over new powers

Theories of harm used to block a major supermarket chain from opening a new store in a regional city were not substantiated, a judge has heard.

AAP

Supermarket giant fights watchdog on mining store block

A major supermarket has launched a legal challenge to a landmark competition ruling blocking it from opening a second supermarket in a mining centre.

AAP

Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Energy stocks and miners have dragged on the ASX200 for another session in an otherwise unremarkable day for Australian shares.

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket parmesan taste test: ‘It’s a little clammy, as if it’s about to ask someone on a date’

In a blind test of 13 parmesan and parmigiano reggiano cheeses, Nicholas Jordan determines which wedge has the edge over its competitors

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