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REDcycle’s collapse and the hard truths on recycling soft plastics in Australia

Shoppers are still being incorrectly told they can return food packaging to supermarkets a year after the program ended. So is any soft plastic being recycled?

The Guardian - AU

ACCC to 'forensically' probe supermarket prices

The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.

AAP

Anthony Albanese announces year-long investigation into supermarket prices by ACCC

Prime minister says treasurer Jim Chalmers will direct competition watchdog to conduct 12-month price inquiry into supermarkets

The Guardian - AU

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"Big fan of their prawn sandwich, I must say": Status Quo have reworked Rockin' All Over The World as a "Saving All Over The Store" advert for M&S

Is nothing sacred, etc

Louder

Private investor snaps up Huntlee Shopping Centre in $33 million deal

Coles accounts for 66 per of the centre's gross rent income.

Newcastle Herald

Australian supermarket potato chips taste test: the winner is ‘good enough to replace human company’

After sampling 35 packets of crisps, Nicholas Jordan has been through the thick and the thinly sliced

The Guardian - AU

Qantas tumbles down rankings of Australia’s best brands as Bunnings maintains top spot

Hardware chain tops Brand Finance rankings for strongest brand for third year in a row, with Woolworths, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank and Coles ranked the four most valuable brands

The Guardian - AU

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The PM Has Publicly Backed The ACCC In Possibly Suing Coles And Woolies Over Price Gouging

The government has said it will support the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) should it move forward and sue Woolworths and Coles over misleading prices. ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said it was “carefully looking” at claims that some discounts the supermarkets offered could be considered deceptive conduct, with retailers allegedly increasing…

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URGENT RECALL: fears popular prune juice may contain alcohol

'Unintended fermentation' resulted in the 'presence of alcohol'.

Newcastle Herald

Albanese offers extra powers for ACCC to battle supermarket price gouging

Prime minister made comments after regulator suggested it could sue grocery giants for deceptive special discounts

The Guardian - AU

'You can't deny it': How a resurgence of public art breathes new life into old suburbs

'Art is like music; it should be something people have in their lives every day.'

Newcastle Herald

DP World port dispute: how damaging is this to Australia’s economy and will it push up prices?

Supply-chain delays can increase costs in a range of areas and experts say the impact could be significant

The Guardian - AU

PM puts supermarket giants on notice over mega profits

Big companies running supermarkets have a responsibility to customers to not price gouge, the prime minister says, as the sector faces a review.

AAP

Woolworths Is Ditching Its Australia Day Merch From Stores Due To ‘Gradual Decline’ In Demand

Woolworths has announced that it has dumped its Australia Day merchandise from stores as the controversial holiday falls in popularity.

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As Australian supermarkets are blamed over food costs, French grocer Carrefour targets Pepsi for 'unacceptable' price rises

French supermarket Carrefour has fired a warning shot in a price war with global food brands, dropping PepsiCo products last week because of “unacceptably high” increases.

Newcastle Herald

Grocery giants conveniently slash prices, but will a Senate Inquiry go far enough?

It's almost like there's an inquiry in the air ...

The Canberra Times

A mullet is just an upside down hipster beard: Surviving Summernats in the inner north

If you live in 2602 it's time to open our hearts to certain visitors.

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Folks Are Going Ballistic Over Vic Restaurant’s Decision To Add 10% ‘Peak Season Surcharge’

A heated debate has begun on Reddit after a restaurant was found to be charging a 10% “peak season surcharge” on its menu items.

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Coles & Woolies Are Charging Aussies More For These Local Products Than Overseas Stores

Reddit users have noticed that Australian made products are cheaper overseas than they are right here in Aussie supermarkets.

AVNetwork

How Coles 360 Is Accelerating Its Product Capabilities with Broadsign

The company entered a new partnership with the out-of-home ad tech provider.

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Opinion: Hot Cross Buns Have Already Hit Shelves & You Know What? GOOD, I LOVE ‘EM

It's 2024 (soon) and there are many things to be outraged about. But the availability of hot cross buns in December & January is not one.

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Coles Has *Coincidentally* Slashed Prices On Everything Ahead Of Its Upcoming Senate Inquiry

Coles shoppers have noticed the shelves lined with discount stickers the last few days. I'm sure there's no ulterior motive at all.

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The Greens Launched A Whistleblowing Website Against Coles And Woolies & Snitching Is Ok Now

The Greens have launched a website calling for supermarket "whistleblowers" to come forward, in an effort to get people to snitch on Coles and Woolies.

The Conversation

Amid allegations of price gouging, it's time for big supermarkets to come clean on how they price their products

With inflation driving up the cost of living, many are dreading not just the hassle of a big grocery shop, but also the bruising cost.

The Guardian - AU

Australians struggling to buy food this Christmas deserve answers about the big supermarkets’ profits

Amid claims of price gouging, Coles and Woolworth point to inflation and wholesalers as the cost of Christmas looms for many households

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