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. AAP · Aug 25
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. AAP · Aug 24
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 - UK · Aug 21
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 · Aug 17
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’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
Here's how you can recycle soft plastics at home Recyclable soft plastics will be tracked in some Hunter areas. Newcastle Herald · Aug 12
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. AAP · Aug 7
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… The Economic Times · Jul 27
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 · Jul 21
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 · Jul 16
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. AAP · Jul 16
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 The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
Canberra supermarket closure: Coles speaks out on Wanniassa future Hands off our local shops! The Canberra Times · Jul 4
Banks and supermarkets drag Australian shares lower The ASX200 suffered its seventh losing session in 10 days, with Coles and ANZ suffering their worst day in months. AAP · Jul 1
AAP · Jul 1 Watchdog backed in landmark rejection of regional Coles A key business group in a mining town with six supermarkets has thrown its support behind a decision to block Coles from opening a new store.
The Conversation · Jun 23 From pay to taxes, big changes are coming for Australian workers and businesses from July 1 July 1 ushers in a new financial year – and a raft of changes that will affect both workers and businesses.
The Conversation · Jun 21 The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths? Australia’s new law on supermarket “price gouging” (also known as excessive pricing) starts on July 1 2026.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 7 MasterChef Australia’s Hannah & Pat Say Seeing Their Dishes Stocked In Coles Is ‘Surreal’ MasterChef Australia fans will be able to taste the show at home with Hannah and Pat's pie and ice-cream being stocked in Coles.
The Conversation · Jun 3 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget This year’s federal budget has been the most controversial since the Abbott government’s 2014 budget, with Labor struggling to sell its new capital gains tax changes and crackdown on trusts.
The Guardian - AU · May 26 NT police won’t be charged over Kumanjayi White’s death as Lidia Thorpe criticises lack of justice NT police commissioner acknowledges outcome causes ‘significant distress’ for 24-year-old Warlpiri man’s family and wider community
Pedestrian.tv · May 19 Viral Reddit Sparks Heated Debate About Whether Aussie Supermarkets ‘Deserve’ Shoplifting “At what point did this become normal in Australia?”
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The Guardian - AU · May 18 Afternoon Update: Chalmers blames ‘scare campaign’ for budget backlash; neo-Nazis challenge hate ban; and visually impaired bowlers The treasurer has conceded Labor has taken a ‘political hit’ after the latest Newspoll found a negative response to last Tuesday’s budget
The Guardian - AU · May 17 Morning Mail: big tobacco accused of scare tactics, how supermarkets swap discounts, and Ebola fears rise Big tobacco stoking fears over illicit trade, experts claim; supermarket promotions in sync
The Guardian - AU · May 17 Toothbrushes, ice-cream and frozen pizza: data reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in sync Exclusive: Analysis shows in some cases the switch from promotional to full price happens almost simultaneously in Australia’s two biggest supermarkets