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Emerson says breaking up supermarkets ‘too heavy handed’ as Dutton derides ‘Mickey Mouse review’

Review chief defends decision not to recommend powers that could break up supermarkets for bad behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Big business in Australia faces less competition than almost anywhere else – and likes it that way

There are calls to break up the supermarkets, but divestiture powers could be more useful in other sectors of the economy

The Guardian - AU

PM says transparency around aid worker’s death ‘in Israel’s interest’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

AAP

Australia’s big supermarkets could face penalties of up to $10m under proposed mandatory code

Government report stops short of recommending powers to break up big chains despite calls for forced divestiture laws

The Guardian - AU

'Big monstrosity': Business concerned about proposed Woolworths

See renders and maps of proposed development.

The Canberra Times

MP invited to chip in to help GP patients

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Woolies plans new supermarket on busy Lambton Road strip

The grocery giant has lodged plans with Newcastle council.

Newcastle Herald

Gambling emerges as the main NRL game

Letters and Short Takes, March 28

Newcastle Herald

Australian supermarket veggie chip taste test: my notes on the aroma are ‘rancid oil’ and ‘farts’

From a sulfuric-smelling vegetable product to a surprise winner, Jess Ho ponders the definition of a chip – and crunches through nine grain, corn and ‘turtle’ specimens

The Guardian - AU

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

AAP

Woolworths' plan for bigger supermarket in ACT suburb splits opinion

The supermarket wants to expand across an open-air carpark.

The Canberra Times

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.

AAP

Delay in court case for man accused of vandalising Woolworths over Australia Day stance

Six-week adjournment granted for Travis Profke, 40, who is accused of spray-painting graffiti on Queensland Woolworths store

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Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.

AAP

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket yoghurt taste test: ‘Greek is almost always superior to plain’

From the ‘refined and unradical’ to ‘mild, emotionless’ mouthfuls, Nicholas Jordan samples 17 unsweetened, unflavoured yoghurts – and experiences culture shock.

AAP

'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers

The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing.

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The Guardian - AU

At Sydney’s fruit and veg market, buying in bulk costs barely 30% of supermarket prices

Consumers who get up early and get organised can buy a box of produce for $20 that would have cost $66 at Woolworths

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor pushes to outlaw vapes by 1 July; inflation flat at 3.4%; and asbestos crisis spreads to Queensland

Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies sent for postmortem as NSW police continue search for evidence

AAP

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket pesto taste test: ‘grassy and sandy’ celebrity sauce is bottom of the list

Which jars come closest to capturing the magic of the Genovese sauce? From ‘balanced and aromatic’ to ‘bewilderingly affordable’, these are the results of the great pesto testo

AAP

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.

Newcastle Herald

Here's why there's certain fizzy drinks missing from supermarket shelves

Why Kooragang Island is at the epicentre of the issue.

Newcastle Herald

The bulk billing rebate needs some urgent attention

'My GP and specialist visits are more than monthly'

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