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Woolworths To Sell Select Australia Day Merchandise After Ditching Items In 2024

“We listened and recognised that many customers and teams wanted us to do more to help them celebrate the day.”

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‘At the mercy of employers’: retail workers’ wages languish as industry profits soar

While the sector’s earnings have increased sixfold, poor bargaining power has left its employees among the lowest-paid in Australia and most vulnerable to inflation

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Woolworths says it has more than 40 competitors in Australia – we went looking for them

The supermarket giant cites specialist providers, convenience stores and online retailers among its rivals, but many seem well out of its league

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Barnaby Joyce Wages War Against Gingerbread At Parliament Cafe & Tackling The Big Issues, I See

Barnaby Joyce, has found his latest thing to be mad about: gender-neutral Gingerbread People. Honestly, I can't with 2024 anymore.

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Australian supermarket mince pie taste test: the best has a ‘big boozy aroma’, the worst tastes ‘congealed’

From tarts with ‘rich and buttery pastry’ to others that smell ‘like an old linen cupboard’, Nicholas Jordan samples 11 mince pies and finds none that will ruin Christmas

The Guardian - AU

The 7 Events From This Year Most Likely To Cause A Fight At Your Family Christmas Lunch

Want to avoid having a fight this family Christmas? Well why not bring up absolutely none of these topics at the Christmas lunch.

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Grocery giants 'throw shoppers a bone' for Christmas

One supermarket chain remains the cheapest option for a general basket, but those looking for a deal on a holiday banquet should try the two big retailers.

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"The sound of a band that knew its influences and leaned into them unapologetically": Detective's debut album paints them as the original Greta Van Fleet

Michael Des Barres leads Detective through an album that sounds a little like their Led Zeppelin paymasters

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Woolies rushes to deck the shelves with Christmas stock

Woolworths is counting the cost of a 17-day strike that took millions of dollars from their bottom line and left shelves empty in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Woolworths workers vote to return to work ending two-week strike action

More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November seeking better pay and safety on the job

The Guardian - AU

Woolies nabs union deal to end warehouse strike

Striking has ended at Woolworths' distribution centres after workers who had walked off the job for 17 days accepted a fresh offer from the supermarket giant.

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Afternoon Update: PM condemns synagogue attack; tributes for Maggie Tabberer; and a teen sprint sensation

Victoria premier Jacinta Allan pledges $100,000 towards rebuilding Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne’s south-east

The Guardian - AU

‘Unlawful’: Woolworths wins bid to clear picket line outside Melbourne warehouse

Fair Work finds United Workers Union’s industrial action had affected employees who wanted to return to the work site

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Woolies wins battle in warehouse worker stoush

Supermarket giant Woolworths will start restocking shelves after the workplace umpire backed its fight against workers blocking crucial distribution centres.

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Dan Murphy’s stock shortages hit NSW and Victoria as Woolworths industrial action continues

More than 1,500 warehouse staff have walked off the job seeking better pay and conditions, including at least $38 an hour

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Lindt and supermarket home brands criticised by consumer group for ‘shrinkflation’ on items including chocolates, cakes, and tarts

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The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers

Behind the empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets across Victoria and New South Wales is a fraught battle between workers and employers that could affect the future of workplaces everywhere.

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‘Anonymous’ voting software used by some of Australia’s biggest companies is flawed, new investigation reveals

Secret ballots have long been fundamental to democracy, ensuring the integrity of elections in both government and corporate settings. Traditionally, votes are cast on physical paper, creating a clear separation between the voter’s identity and their choice. This anonymity protects individuals from vote-buying, intimidation or retaliation.

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Christmas ham taste test: cheaper meats beat ‘Frankfurt-smelling’ premium option in Choice ranking

Consumer advocacy group sampled 10 hams from major Australian supermarkets, with the worst ham also the most expensive

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Woolworths loses $50m amid strikes; the best state for business; and why young Australians’ dreams are at risk

Some supermarkets have empty shelves reminiscent of Covid lockdowns amid a strike by distribution centre workers

The Guardian - AU

Coles and Woolworths claim Strepsils and Oreos price promotions ‘not illusory’ in new court documents

Legal rebuttals against accusations of misleading shoppers lodged in federal court

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths takes $50m hit as strike leads to empty shelves

The supermarket giant filed an urgent application with the Fair Work Commission to end industrial action blocking distribution centres

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Have You Noticed That Woolworths Shelves Are Emptier Than Usual? There’s A Reason Why

“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and would like to thank our customers for their understanding and for treating our teams with respect.”

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Sandringham rail line suspended due to signal fault – as it happened

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The 50 million reasons Woolies wants blockade to end

Woolworths says strike action has cost the company $50 million as it lodges an urgent application to ban workers from blocking access to its warehouses.

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