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02:18 Wild detail in popular Woolies juice bottle

An image of two bottles of a popular drink from one of Australia’s biggest supermarkets has left customers stumped.

22/04 What’s open on Anzac Day 2025?

Many Australians will brave chilly temperatures this Anzac Day to mark the sacrifice of the nation’s service men and women at Dawn Services across the country.

11/04 Big change coming for supermarket bag problem

Three years after a popular soft plastic recycling program was shut down, a trial has launched in Australian supermarkets.

10/04 Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state

The Greens want to spend $30m to bring in an Aldi supermarket to Tasmania.

04/04 ‘No way’: Woolies fact Aussies can’t agree on

The infamous “Gen Z Boss in a Mini” has gone viral again, this time for debating with staff about Woolworths logo – and it seems Aussies can’t agree either.

31/03 ‘IYKYK’: Coles sells popular US item for $6

A popular American treat has been spotted on Australian supermarket shelves with a price tag of just $6.

31/03 ‘New’ Woolies trolley feature divides Aussies

Woolworths has responded after a shopper was left stunned by a futuristic addition in a Queensland store – a robot collecting discarded shopping trolleys.

27/03 Salad recall at huge Aussie supermarket

Huge Aussie supermarket chains have pulled a number popular fresh vegetable products from their shelves amid concerns of potential contamination.

26/03 Shopper slams Woolies over ‘rude’ check-out act

A shopper has called out Woolworths after a staff member refused to pack her groceries at the checkout.

18/03 ‘Burst into tears’: Woolies act praised

Woolworths has been praised for a random act of kindness after hundreds of people were left without power and forced to restock their fridges.

14/03 Shock new role for ex-Woolies boss

Woolworths’ former chief executive Brad Banducci – who infamously stormed off a TV interview when questioned about a lack of industry competition – has landed a new gig with Ticketek parent company TEG.

07/03 Areas most at ‘risk’ overnight amid cyclone

Australians have been warned to brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it prepares to make landfall, with those in northeastern NSW and far southeastern Queensland most at risk overnight on Friday.

22/02 ‘A joke!’: Coca-Cola responds to price hike fury

Coca-Cola has responded after Australians took to social media to air their frustrations at the current supermarket price of its popular soft drink.

20/02 Minister Murray Watt wades in on fight to save penalty rates

Federal Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt will call on the workplace umpire to stop large retailers including Coles, Kmart and Woolworths from cutting penalty rates and break entitlements.

20/02 Watchdog’s warning to major big supermarkets

Australia’s consumer watchdog has put major supermarkets and retailers on notice that they are still in its sights, vowing to investigate them to help protect Aussie consumers.

12/02 Why Aussie is eating a roast chook daily

A mural painter has revealed why he is eating an entire roast chicken each day.

07/02 Aussies staple you’ll be lucky to find

Millions of Australians are about to face a banana shortage at supermarkets after North Queensland supply routes were cut off by floodwater.

07/02 ‘Too much’: Shopper’s fury over viral Woolies receipt

A frustrated customer has taken to social media after receiving an excessively long Woolworths receipt after buying just nine items.

06/02 ‘Haters going to hate’: Peter Dutton backs ban on transgender girls playing female sports

Peter Dutton has hinted he supports US President Donald Trump’s moves to stop trans people competing in sport against biological girls, declaring that allowing it to occur is “not in the spirit of sport.”

06/02 Littleproud hits out at Coles product cull

Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a 10 per cent cull in its product range offering to shoppers.

06/02 Woolies stripped bare in ‘never seen Aus first’

A Woolworths store was stripped bare this week after the retailer held a closing down sale in order for Coles to move in.

03/02 Coles quietly makes dramatic change to aisles

Coles is drastically reducing the number of products on shelves in a bid to make shopping “easier” for customers.

30/01 Bus driver’s horror 10-day scam ordeal

A Sydney dad has been left fuming after his bank blamed him for a scammer’s $12,000 spending spree and refused to refund him.

29/01 Police showed up to woman’s doorstep after trip to Woolies

A woman who had just returned home from shopping at Woolworths received an unexpected surprise when police arrived at her doorstep shortly after she got home.

29/01 ‘Corporate greed’: Coles and Woolies push to scrap penalty rates

Penalty rates will be scrapped for some retail workers and rest time between shifts will be cut under a new proposal being pushed by Coles, Woolworths and other major retailers. 

24/01 Arnott’s axes popular $5 item from shelves

A popular item has been ditched from the shelves, with some Aussies declaring the move has “ruined” any upcoming festive season.

23/01 ASX snaps three-day winning streak

The Australian sharemarket has snapped a three day winning streak as miners and consumer-facing stocks trade firmly in the red.

23/01 Wild find in Woolies sparks debate

A sighting of a common product out of its usual place in one major supermarket has brought a heated debate to life.

22/01 What’s open over Australia Day long weekend

Aussies are looking forward to a long weekend thanks to the Australia Day public holiday on Monday.

19/01 Urgent warning over deadly disease

An urgent measles warning has been issued for two states after a toddler arrived in Australia from Vietnam with the infectious and deadly disease.

16/01 Mum issues warning over Woolies self-serve

A mum has issued a warning to fellow shoppers after noticing a glitch while using the Woolies self-serve checkout — and dozens have reported the same.

15/01 Coles, Woolies ditched for cheap ‘hidden gem’

Money-conscious Aussies are flocking to fresh produce markets where shoppers can buy a huge haul of fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood for under $50.

15/01 Indigenous woman’s candid Australia Day take

An Indigenous female truck driver has shared her candid take on Australia Day, slamming those who “incite hatred” and calling on the public to “celebrate being an Aussie” on January 26.

14/01 Surprising find on 15-year-old Woolies receipt

An Aussie’s 15-year-old supermarket receipt has sparked debate, as many are shocked at just how much items have gone up in price.

13/01 World stumped by detail in popular US store

A woman’s video sharing her shopping experience at a huge US retailer has raised eyebrows around the world.

10/01 Concerning detail on Woolies shelves

Empty egg shelves have been spotted inside Australian supermarkets and some purchase limits have been reintroduced amid an ongoing egg shortage.

10/01 High Commissioner to the UK’s Australia Day decision sparks major question

The decision this week of a high-ranking official to skip an Australia Day gala dinner in London has highlighted the steady move away from people celebrating our national holiday.

07/01 Customers confused over Woolies detail

A supermarket shopper has been left confused after purchasing a zero per cent alcohol beer and still needing to verify their age.

07/01 Woolies responds after backlash

Supermarket giant Woolworths has responded to backlash of it’s early arrival of Easter products, after hot cross buns and Easter eggs were spotted on shelves just a day after Christmas.

07/01 ‘Give it a break’: Detail on Woolies shelf stuns

Eagle-eyed shoppers were left stunned after spotting a range of Easter products, including Easter eggs and hot cross buns, on shelves at major Australian supermarkets.

01/01 Reason Aussies are ‘fed up’ with Aus Day debate

Major brands are realising Aussies simply “had enough” and refuse to be told what to do over Australia Day celebrations, an Australian media commentator says.

31/12 Only Australia Day item you’ll find at Woolies

Woolworths has revealed exactly what customers can expect from the retailer when it comes to Australia Day.

31/12 Woolies’ move after Australia Day backflip

Woolworths will be selling Australia Day merchandise this year after its controversial decision to ditch products in 2024 sparked protests and led to its chief executive resigning.

31/12 Easter staple already hitting Aussie shelves

Eagle-eyed shoppers have taken to social media to express shock at the fact Hot Cross Buns are already back on the shelves at Coles and Woolies.

31/12 Why Woolworths could owe you money

Grocery giant Woolworths is refunding customers who were overcharged for their Everyday Insurance car policies as a result of a third-party error.

23/12 Cadbury stripped of prestigious royal title after 170 years

Cadbury’s has been stripped of a prestigious title after 170 years - alongside 100 other iconic brands.

20/12 Woolworths’ most popular 2024 item revealed

The most popular items at one of Australia’s biggest supermarkets have been revealed — as Woolworths Everyday Rewards members picked up fresh fruit and veggies more than any other product.

20/12 Aussies Christmas favourite revealed

Aussies are stocking up on Christmas favourites ahead of the holiday feast – with over 1m portions of ham already sold and another 890,000kg of prawns set to rush out of supermarkets.

20/12 Christmas 2024 trading hours revealed

With Christmas hot on our heels, it’s important to know what shops will be open for last-minute booze, food and pressies.

20/12 ‘Beat up’: Proof ‘Australia isn’t expensive’

New Zealand’s “chronically high” grocery prices have exposed an uncomfortable truth about Australians: we are bad with our money.

17/12 Warning issued for year end sales

A thorough sweep of online stores by the consumer watchdog has found retailers are pushing dodgy and confusing “site-wide” discounts.

16/12 ‘10/10’: Woolies item stripped from shelves

Photos showing empty freezer aisles in Woolworths supermarkets have left one Melbourne man with his “mind blown”.

13/12 Supermarket problem exposed in aisle pics

Have you ever noticed just how disappointing the travel-sized beauty product section is in Aussie supermarkets?

11/12 Americans horrified by beloved Australian lifestyle: ‘Can’t think of anything filthier’

“I don’t know what is worst America wearing shoes at home or Australia walking barefoot,” said someone else.

11/12 ‘Depressing’ supermarket act Aussies sick of

Many Australians have lashed out at supermarkets over enhanced measures to stop shoplifting, while rising prices push shoppers to breaking point.

11/12 Bombshell hidden clue in rates announcement

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07/12 Huge update in Woolies strike drama

Supermarket giant Woolworths has reached a deal with striking union workers at its distribution centres in Victoria.

06/12 Woolies scores big win over union

One of Australia’s biggest unions has vowed to continue working towards an agreement with Woolworths, after the grocery giant succeeded in stopping a major strike which left shelves empty across stores.

04/12 Dan Murphy’s hit as Woolies strike drags on

Alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s is experiencing stock shortages as strikes at Woolworths distribution centres hits its 13th day.

03/12 ‘Read the room’: Influencer doubles down

An influencer who claimed content creation is just as hard as working a 9 to 5 has doubled down on her comments.

18/10 ‘Professional whinging’: Clare on PM’s house

Senior minister Jason Clare has dismissed claims that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent multimillion dollar home purchase has sparked discord within Labor ranks, accusing the Coalition of “professional whinging”.

16/10 Cash-strapped Aussies rage at supermarkets

Australians have largely blamed supermarkets and the rising cost of groceries for the soaring cost of living pressures, lashing the grocery giants as “public enemy Number One”.

15/10 Devastating virus appears in Australia and could decimate tomato crops

A virus that affects tomato crops has exploded in Australia leading to job cuts and threatening to send supermarket prices soaring.

27/09 Bunnings ‘escorts’ porn star from Perth store

A young Perth woman has been banned from Bunnings after she filmed a series of sexually charged videos in the hardware store.

26/09 ‘Always check labels’: Confusing Woolies pic

A snap comparing the “regular” price and the clearance price of a frozen item at Woolworths has sparked a warning from irked customers.

26/09 Huge growing cost of grocery basket confirmed

The price of a typical basket of groceries has increased by more than 20 per cent in the past five years, with low-income households currently spending more than a fifth of their income on food, a highly-anticipated report into supermarkets has found.

25/09 Aussie driver ‘outraged’ after ‘Tesla keyed’

An Aussie driver has been left “outraged” after his Tesla was keyed in a supermarket car park.

25/09 Shopper confronts the Woolworths CEO over ‘price gouging’

A fed-up shopper has confronted the CEO of Woolworths during an impassioned exchange in a NSW store, where she accused the supermarket giant of price gouging amid the cost-of-living crisis.

24/09 Fire risk ahead of widespread rain

Hot spring air is predicted to elevate fire warnings on the central east coast before a rain dump hits northeast New South Wales this week.

23/09 Aussie shares pull back from record high

The local sharemarket pulled back from record highs on Monday, with sharp falls in staples and discretionary stocks propelling the market into the red.

23/09 Elderly man slammed over ‘disgusting’ carpark act

An elderly man has been slammed over a “disgusting” car park act after he was caught on camera keying a stranger’s Tesla in broad daylight.

21/09 ‘Make it make sense’: Confusing Woolies sign

Woolworths has responded after Aussies were left scratching their heads over a “confusing” detail on a grocery staple that retails for $3.30.

17/09 ‘Boycott’: Fury over Aldi mince detail

A disgruntled shopper has called out a major supermarket after noticing a huge issue with his mince.

16/09 ‘Disgusting’ act dividing Woolies shoppers

A “disgusting” image featuring two dogs snapped in supermarket trolleys has sparked fierce debate among shoppers.

04/09 US supermarket scene will stun Aussies

It’s 6pm at Trader Joe’s in midtown Manhattan and there’s a line snaking around the supermarket all the way to the escalator entrance.

07/05 Major push to break up Coles and Woolies

Supermarket giants found to be overcharging customers could face criminal penalties if the government adopts the findings of a scathing new review.

06/05 ‘Bad, different’: Union’s Aldi rage grows

The Transport Workers’ Union has supermarket giant Aldi in its sights, with the union set to kick off a months-long campaign to pressure the retailer to negotiate a national agreement for transport employees.

04/05 ‘Won’t be controlled’: Calls to boycott Coles, Woolies

A group of pro-cash advocates boasting more than 50,000 members is calling on Australians to boycott Coles and Woolworths stores across the country over their payment polices.

04/05 ‘Delicious’: New Woolworths mud cake flavour to hit shelves

There are few Australian desserts more iconic than the humble supermarket mud cake.

03/05 ‘Call Out Cashless Businesses’ group urges Australia to boycott major supermarkets on May 4

Pro-cash advocates have organised a national boycott against Woolworths and Coles, claiming the supermarket giants are involved in an imminent push to turn Australia cashless.

02/05 ASX rises on US Fed, NAB relief

The sharemarket notched a ‘tepid bounce’ on Thursday as positive half-year results from NAB lifted the banks and investors digested rates guidance from the US Federal Reserve.

02/05 US issues rates warning nobody wanted

In a move that could signal further disappointing news for homeowners here in Australia, our friends across the Pacific have signalled that high interest rates and inflation could be here for longer than expected.

29/04 Coles ‘smart gate’ crushes shopper’s hand

A Coles shopper says she was left bleeding after her hand was crushed in one of the supermarket’s controversial smart gates over the weekend.

26/04 Woolies’ huge fine for ‘widespread’ fail

Australia’s largest supermarket chain has been slapped with a $1.2m fine after failing to pay Victorian employees their correct long service leave entitlements.

25/04 Woolworths store mocked for awkward Anzac Day mudcake mistake

A shopper has gone viral on social media after sharing an image of an attempted Anzac Day message iced atop one of Woolworths’ beloved chocolate mudcakes.

23/04 Truth of ‘confusing’ discount labels exposed

Major Aussie supermarkets have been slammed over their “confusing” promotional labels, with one in four shoppers revealing they can’t tell if the prices they are seeing are a true discount or not.

23/04 New range on trial at Woolies

A big change is coming to Woolworths, with the supermarket giant confirming a whole new “dine in” section has been added to 100 stores.

22/04 Woolies photo exposes rare supermarket feature Aussies want

A photo of a rare Woolworths store has flamed the ongoing debate around controversial self-service checkouts in Australian supermarkets.

19/04 ‘Nutritionist created’ vegan pancake mix recalled over ‘undeclared’ milk allergen

A vegan pancake mix sold nationwide has been urgently recalled over concerns about an “undeclared allergen.”

19/04 ‘Disruptions’: Aldi responds to pictures of empty shelves in WA

Aldi has assured customers they should start to notice better stock in coming days after pictures of empty shelves emerged online.

18/04 Kmart reveals new $25 item flying off shelves: ‘Shoppers loving it’

Kmart has revealed a new $25 item that has been flying off shelves, with the discount superstore stating: “Shoppers are loving it.”

17/04 Aussie rocker dies after long cancer battle

A legendary Australian rocker has died after a six-year-battle with cancer.

17/04 ‘Enough is enough’: Masa Vukotic’s sister breaks down over Bondi massacre

The heartbroken sister of murdered Melbourne schoolgirl Masa Vukotic, who was stabbed 49 times by a man on a walking track, has weighed in on violence against women in the aftermath of the Bondi massacre, stating: “Enough is enough.”

17/04 Millions lost in failed sport betting scheme

Alleged Ponzi scheme victims fear they may never recover their money after the man they invested millions of dollars with suddenly vanished.

17/04 Aussie lived on nothing but orange juice for 40 days

A Queensland woman who consumed nothing but orange juice has raved about the diet — but experts disagree with her assertions.

17/04 Father of alleged stabber’s desperate 2am call

A Muslim community leader has shared the moment he received a desperate call from the father of the boy accused of stabbing a bishop in Sydney’s west on Monday night, over fears their family home would be “firebombed”.

17/04 Australian supermarket axes self-serve checkouts

A Brisbane supermarket has decided to axe its self-serve checkouts forever due to one very sad reason.

17/04 Sydney man becomes instant multi-millionaire

A lucky Sydney man who won $3m in Tuesday’s Oz Lotto draw woke up on Wednesday morning oblivious to his new multi-millionaire status.

17/04 Man wrongly named as stabber to sue Ch7

A 20-year-old university student who was wrongly named by Channel 7 as the Bondi stabber has engaged a top lawyer in a bid to sue for defamation.

17/04 Woolies jail threat ‘confected outrage’

The Treasurer has accused the Greens of “confected outrage” after the Woolworths chief was threatened with jail during a senate inquiry.

16/04 Bourse tumbles as stocks follow Wall St

Australian shares followed Wall Street sharply lower on Tuesday after hot US retail sales data pushed traders to scale back their rate cut bets and fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on markets.

16/04 Aussies paying more than ever for groceries

Millions of Aussies are struggling to afford their groceries, with the average household now forking out more than $9900 annually at the supermarket checkout.

15/04 Supermarket giants to face grilling

Coles and Woolworths will face a grilling on Tuesday when the appear before a Senate inquiry set to probe the supermarket giants’ executives over high grocery prices.

14/04 Aussies prepare for giant supermarket battle

A special inquiry set up to test whether Australians are shelling out too much at the checkout comes to a crunch this week, with retail giants Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings all set to defend themselves from allegations the sector’s supermarket space is uncompetitive and exploitative.

11/04 Grilling over high supermarket prices

The chief executive of one of Australia’s small retailers has blasted the supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths for actively stifling competition.

11/04 Video shows Woolies delivery truck dragging parked car into road in Victoria collision

A Woolies delivery truck has been filmed dragging an elderly shopper’s parked car into the road in a collision that led to a one-hour standoff, the car owner claims.

10/04 Aldi, IGA bosses to face heat

The first bosses of Australia’s biggest supermarkets are getting ready to be interrogated over rising grocery prices and price gouging before a final showdown that will see the heads of Woolworths and Coles front angry senators.

07/04 Aussies going nuts as cult-bakery item returns

Fans of a cult Aussie breakfast item are over the moon at its return to supermarket shelves.

04/04 Urgent recall for Coles, Woolies product

Popular frozen meals are being urgently recalled at supermarkets across Australia over a major error on the packaging.

25/03 Urgent recall issued for popular Asian food

Consumers who recently bought dumplings and spring rolls sold at Asian grocery stores in multiple states are being urged to check whether they’ve been recalled over allergy concerns.

24/03 Businesses slam push to break up supermarkets

Businesses slam push to break up supermarkets

24/03 Aussies slam ‘crazy’ price of popular vegetable

Aussies have slammed the skyrocketing price of a staple vegetable that was once ‘dirt cheap’ at several supermarkets.

21/03 Coles issues urgent recall for ‘faulty’ kids’ toys

Parents are being warned some Easter toys from Coles pose a choking hazard to their little ones, with an urgent recall now in place.

21/03 Coles issues urgent recall for ‘faulty’ kids’ toys

Parents are being warned some Easter toys from Coles pose a choking hazard to their little ones, with an urgent recall now in place.

21/03 ‘So sad’: Beloved fudge shop Smoochie’s to close down

A beloved store billing itself as the “best smelling shop in the world” is set to close after almost 20 years, with owners saying a $813 million road upgrade has led to a drop in trade.

20/03 Retail giant spruiks sale on massive TVs

A retail giant is making it easier than ever for Aussies to get the home cinema experience, offering up a massive 75 inch TV for just $849 as part of its regular “special buys” program.

19/03 Supermarket catalogues expose grim truth

Supermarket catalogues from years gone by are set to shock Aussie shoppers.

19/03 Surprise Aussie supermarket named best in the world

A local supermarket has been crowned one of the world’s best, scooping the IGA Supermarkets International Retailer of the Year award.

19/03 Cult favourite returns after eight years

A cult classic dessert has finally made its way back to shelves after it disappeared eight years ago.

18/03 Huge push to split up Coles and Woolies

Australia’s consumer watchdog would have the power to ask the courts to split up supermarket giants and crack down on duopolies, if parliament votes in favour of a new Bill.

14/03 Supermarket king Roger Drake makes Australia’s richest 250

An Adelaide supermarket king who resigned from his job as a Coles trolley collector in the 1970s has made Australia’s top 250 rich list after posting an estimated $827 million fortune.

13/03 Coles trials surprising new security measure

Coles have begun slapping security tags on meat as shoplifting rates increase in line with the cost of living crisis.

13/03 ‘Depressing’ picture a sign of the times

Coles says it has launched a new trial to combat theft at 10 Victorian stores, after images of plastic security tags attached to individual steak packages were shared online.

12/03 Hidden food cost hitting thousands of Aussies

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12/03 Woolies rocked by major delay

Millions of Woolies customers have been affected by a delay to one of the grocery giant’s most popular online services.

11/03 Farmer’s $85k supermarket ‘rip off’ claim

A former cherry farmer who quit the industry claims he was short-changed almost $85,000 by the major supermarkets.

09/03 Huge price hikes hit beloved Easter treat

Australia’s inflation squeeze is filtering through into every nook and cranny of life and the humble hot cross bun, an iconic Easter treat, is not immune.

08/03 HelloFresh boss takes aim at supermarkets

The boss of HelloFresh has taken aim at Australia’s biggest supermarkets over pricing as he promises a “price lock” on food for months to come.

08/03 Aussies committing desperate grocery act

Australians are being forced to “dumpster dive” to combat the ever-rising cost of groceries, a Senate inquiry in Tasmania has heard.

05/03 Greens’ ambitious $28bn election bid

The Greens will go to the next election promising to scrap tax handouts and invest billions of dollars for a public property developer to build homes to plug critical housing gaps for renters and first-home buyers.

01/03 Cult US item lands at Woolworths

Woolworths has begun stocking a cult-classic product that Australians would have previously had to fly all the way to the United States to sample.

29/02 Fury as Aussie item axed at Coles, Woolies

A cult-yoghurt sold in major Australian supermarkets has been discontinued due to poor sales.

29/02 Nationwide shortage leaves supermarket shelves bare

Aussie soft drink lovers are facing sparse options at the supermarket from a shortage of a critical ingredient as supermarkets scramble to substitute affected ranges.

28/02 ‘Out of control’: Shock at iconic item’s price

Aussie shoppers are losing their minds and declaring “inflation is officially out of control” after realising the price of an iconic Easter treat.

27/02 Woolies slashes price on more than 400 items

It’s no secret that shoppers have been fed up with the rising cost of living – particularly with groceries – in Australia, but now Woolworths has vowed to drop the price on hundreds of products.

27/02 What Aussies really spend cooking dinner

As cost-of-living pressures continue to bite, Aussies have taken to social media to compare how much they really spend on dinner.

27/02 Insurer profits reveal huge greedflation amid rising premiums

In the past year, insurance premiums grew at their fastest rate in 22 years but despite unveiling huge profits, insurance companies have managed to escape price gouging scrutiny.

27/02 ‘Gone mad’: Aussies fed up with hi-tech surveillance systems rolled out at Coles and Woolworths

Australia’s major supermarkets have been accused of treating customer like thieves by rapidly expanding hi-tech surveillance inside stores, new analysis claims.

26/02 ‘I’m done’: Woolies’ move provokes outrage

Woolworths is under fire for Australian-produced milk from almost 100 stores.

26/02 Female workers $18k worse off

The median Australian female worker is taking home $18,461 less than their male counterpart, new firm-level pay figures have revealed.

25/02 Shock polls for Albo as parliament resumes

The Albanese government has been dealt a blow in new polling taken since its revision of the stage 3 tax cuts and days out from a crucial by-election.

25/02 Housing, tax cuts on Albo’s agenda

Labor will spend the week fighting cost-of-living fires on multiple fronts when parliament resumes, as the government gears up to pass its new-look tax cuts against a backdrop of another housing battle.

24/02 Outrage over detail in leaked Woolies memo

Workers at Woolworths will no longer be permitted to wear Indigenous or LGBTQI+ stickers on their badges, according to a leaked memo on dress code which has stirred outrage from some workers.

23/02 Albo backs mystery new supermarket chain

Anthony Albanese has backed the entry of a mystery new supermarket chain into Australia to boost competition against the big supermarkets Woolies and Coles.

22/02 Mum exposes ‘annoying’ supermarket issue

Australia’s biggest supermarkets have responded to a common customer complaint after a mum exposed the “frustrating” issue in a viral rant.

22/02 Expat obsessed with ‘very Aussie’ grocery item

An American woman who arrived in Australia a month ago has revealed she is “obsessed” with a very Aussie grocery item.

21/02 ASX falls on Woolies, mining slump

The Australian sharemarket fell on Wednesday as investors grappled with a bad night on Wall Street, falling iron ore prices and poor results from the nation’s leading supermarket retailer.

21/02 Where it all went wrong for outgoing Woolworths boss Brad Banducci

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21/02 CEO exits show ‘glass cliff’ alive and well

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20/02 ‘Insulting’: Coles shopper’s fury over new bag policy

A Coles customer has hit out at the supermarket giant after he claims he was made to feel like a thief over their 25 cent paper bags.

20/02 Woolies CEO replacement announced

The next CEO of Woolworths has been announced after Brad Banducci stepped down from the top job following a trainwreck interview with ABC’s Four Corners earlier this week.

15/02 Coles shock cash move rocks community

Bank closures in regional Australia have increased the demand for cash-out at supermarkets, but one supermarket giant is fighting back.

14/02 ‘Un-Australian’ shortage hits item at supermarket

A “national emergency” has been declared by some Australians as canned beetroot disappears from supermarket shelves.

14/02 ‘Don’t buy this’: Warning over viral Woolies snap

Woolworths has issued a warning over an image circulating online that claims the supermarket has an unbelievable deal on.

12/02 Coles treats disabled shopper ‘like a criminal’

A Coles customer forced to show his hernia to supermarket staff has vowed to never return after being asked a humiliating question at the self-service checkout.

09/02 I was kicked out of a mall because the security guard said I can’t show my stomach – stores sell the same shirt

There’s no law to stop someone from wearing a crop top, but this shopping center security guard seemed to think there was.

08/02 Glaring problem if nation goes cashless

The humiliation of not having enough money in your pocket to make a purchase is gradually being replaced with the embarrassment of not having a debit or credit card to buy a product as more establishments become cashless.

07/02 ‘Blood, wet’: Horror find in Woolies rice

A shopper has been left horrified after her daughter discovered a dead mouse at the bottom of a bag of Woolworths rice.

07/02 Cult Woolies mud cake flavour returns

A cult-like flavour of the iconic baked good is returning to Woolworths once again – but it is only available for a limited time.

01/02 Coles photos spark fresh Australia Day debate

A Coles shopper has questioned why there is “so much leftover” Australia Day merchandise if there is “such a demand” for the products.

31/01 Woman’s $40m idea featured in Coles, Woolies

Sometimes there is no better feeling than flopping on the couch and ripping open a bag of lollies while watching a film – but sometimes there is a nagging feeling stopping you from fully enjoying that moment of bliss.

31/01 ‘Won’t work’: Rich NIMBY’s apartment spray

An award-winning Australian writer has slammed NSW’s moves to build apartments in wealthy suburbs, claiming it “won’t turn back the clock” or improve housing affordability.

31/01 Aussies spot huge change to cult $2 noodles at Woolies

It’s a staple grocery item in many Australian homes – but the humble noodle cup has just undergone a major change.

30/01 ‘Horrible’: Disbelief at cafe’s $50k makeover

A controversial new $50,000 paint job on a health food cafe has split public opinion as it aims to bring some Melbourne grunge to the western Sydney suburb of Penrith.

30/01 Surprise verdict on dad’s $200 Coles rant

An Aussie dad’s rant about his $200 trolley of groceries went viral this week as many questioned his purchases — but now many are defending the disgruntled shopper.

29/01 Woolies selling ‘cafe-style’ item for $2

A new take on one of Australia’s most iconic baked goods has sent Woolworths customers into a frenzy.

28/01 Coles customer’s $200 shopping rant mocked

An angry parent has slammed Anthony Albanese’s tax cuts after sharing a photo of their $200 Coles shop — but not everyone was sympathetic.

26/01 Aussie ‘legend’ hands out flags at Woolies

A man has been hailed as a “legend” for handing out Australian flags outside a Melbourne Woolworths following the supermarket’s controversial decision to ditch Australia Day merch.

25/01 Leaked messages from fed-up Woolies staff

Fed-up Woolworths staff have hit out at the supermarket’s controversial Australia Day decision, slamming the “unbelievable” and “disgusting” move in a series of leaked messages.

25/01 What’s open on Australia Day: full list

As millions of Aussies take advantage of the Australia Day public holiday, many businesses will be opening their doors hoping to get people in store on Friday.

25/01 Bombshell probe into supermarket prices

The Albanese government will instruct the competition watchdog to scrutinise the supermarket industry amid accusations of price gouging.

25/01 Tax-avoiding tradies were the original motivation for stage three cuts, a leading finance expert claims

When the stage three tax cuts were originally designed back in 2018 by Scott Morrison’s government, a major motivation was cracking down on tax-avoiding tradies.

24/01 Woolies CEO’s bizarre letter to staff leaked

Woolworths’ CEO has defended the supermarket’s controversial Australia Day decision in a leaked letter to staff, arguing the supermarket is not “cancelling” the public holiday and explaining why stores are displaying banners for Diwali and Chinese New Year.

23/01 One question Woolies boss won’t answer

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has refused to answer one question about the Australia Day merch scandal.

23/01 Woolies display blasted as a ‘disgrace’

Matt Canavan has blasted Woolworths as “a disgrace” for promoting Chinese New Year while ditching Australia Day products.

22/01 Shock findings about impact of self-service

Despite a new study that has found that self-service checkouts erode customer loyalty, Australia’s largest retailers continue to stick with the divisive technology.

20/01 More firms adopt ‘woke’ Australia Day stance

The number of companies giving the staff the option to take an alternative day off instead of Australia Day continues to grow, as debate rages about the increasingly controversial public holiday.

19/01 Picture shows truth about Australia Day

Woolworths surprised the nation last week when it confirmed it would no longer be selling Australia Day merchandise ahead of the public holiday.

19/01 ‘Whingers’: Peter Dutton makes thong admission as he doubles down on Woolies boycott calls over Australia Day

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his call to boycott “woke” Woolworths over refusing to sell Australia Day thongs — despite admitting he won’t be wearing them.

18/01 Kmart boss’ big Australia Day call

The boss of Kmart has weighed into the furore surrounding the axing of Australia Day merchandise by several major retailers – and it could prove controversial.

18/01 Woolies’ move to display Aboriginal flag

Woolworths’ executive is calling on store managers to display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at their shops as a part of the company’s commitment to reconciliation.

18/01 Aussies backing Woolies boycott revealed

Peter Dutton’s boycott of Woolworths is only backed by one in five voters, as a majority of Australians insist supermarket price increases are their main concern.

17/01 Coles, Woolies to be grilled in price meeting

Steven Miles has put major supermarkets on notice over the rising cost of grocery bills with the Queensland Premier set to meet with bosses on Thursday.

17/01 ‘Go woke, go broke’: Truth about claim Woolworths shares have tanked after Australia Day decision

Critics of the decision by Woolworths not to stock Australia Day merchandise this year claim going “woke” is sending the supermarket giant “broke”.

16/01 Boozy problem with common store drink

A brand of prune juice is being pulled from Aussie supermarket shelves after it was discovered the products contain alcohol as a result of fermentation.

16/01 Shock price of pantry staples revealed

Australian shoppers are paying up to twice as much as they were three years ago for pantry staples such as olive oil and a bag of mixed peas and corn.

15/01 Dutton’s ‘bizarre’ boycott slammed

Anthony Albanese has unleashed on Peter Dutton’s “bizarre” call for a boycott of Woolworths, accusing the opposition leader of putting jobs at risk for the sake of a culture war.

15/01 ‘Simple’: Albo’s stern message to supermarkets

Anthony Albanese says he’s not buying the supermarket giants’ price justification as the government weighs up whether to force the companies to expose any discrepancy.

14/01 Woolies explains self-serve checkout glitch

A Woolworths customer was left extremely confused after believing a glitch had resulted in them being overcharged while purchasing items through the self-serve checkout – but the supermarket giant has revealed the truth behind the situation.

12/01 Aussie retailer’s bold Australia Day decision

While many retail giants are cutting ties with Australia Day for good, one iconic store has decided to continue selling the controversial merchandise.

11/01 Dutton blasted for ‘cheap’ Aus Day stunt

Peter Dutton has been accused of stoking culture wars and chasing headlines after he called for a boycott of Woolworths for not stocking Australia Day merch.

11/01 ‘Dumb!’ Star explodes at ‘woke’ supermarkets over Australia Day ban

Steve Price has lashed out at “woke” corporate Australia for their “dumb” decision to ban Australia Day merchandise.

11/01 Aldi makes shock call over Australia Day

Australia’s favourite supermarket, Aldi, has announced it will not sell Australia Day merchandise ahead of the public holiday later this month.

11/01 Aldi makes shock call over Australia Day

Australia’s favourite supermarket, Aldi, has announced it will not sell Australia Day merchandise ahead of the public holiday later this month.

10/01 Backlash to Woolies Aus Day decision

Woolworths is facing the wrath of customers keen on celebrating Australia Day after announcing it would axe merchandise for the controversial celebration.

10/01 Couple remortgage house for ‘crazy’ $1m idea

When Andrew and Kate Gordon embarked on a new wellness routine it sparked the inspiration for a million-dollar business idea.

10/01 Supermarket’s record-low lamb price drop

Coles has dropped prices on more than 300 products in store and online, including its most popular beef and lamb products, just as the government announced a review of whether Aussie supermarket giants are failing to pass on lower prices to consumers.

08/01 Shoppers claim ‘big change’ at supermarket

Shoppers have reported what appears to be an increased volume of marked down prices in Coles ahead of a parliamentary inquiry into alleged supermarket price gouging.

06/01 Farmer’s brutal reaction to Coles and Woolies

The Nationals have ramped up calls for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry as farmers threaten to close up shop and stop supplying supermarkets due to price gouging.

01/01 Costco sales up 20% fuelled by cost of living crisis

Bargain hunting Aussies have embraced the value brand since its local launch in 2009 and with $4.4 billion in sales, Costco is now one of Australia’s largest retailers.

29/12 What’s open and when over the new year

It’s that time of year again when Aussies all over the country are getting ready to celebrate the year that was and prepare for the year ahead.

27/12 Horror moment car stolen with kids inside

A mother and father have lived through a nightmare ordeal after their vehicle was carjacked from a service station with their two young children in the back seat.

27/12 Affluent NIMBYs erupts over 24/7 shopping

Locals in an affluent suburb are once again fighting against unwanted development and 24-7 trading hours.

25/12 Coles, Woolies announce bizarre decision

While the tree is still up and leftover pudding is still in the fridge, supermarket giants have made a bizarre decision just one day after Christmas.

23/12 What’s open on Christmas Day

The Christmas holiday period is a busy time of year for much of the population, with many Aussies stocking up on Christmas gifts and seasonal foods as they prepare to celebrate with family and friends.

22/12 Surprise twist in best frozen pizza crowned

It’s a food debate that could divide Aussies, what’s the best frozen pizza?

21/12 Beauty industry harnessing social media to gain a large revenue

Since the introduction of social media, influencers have caught our attention through videos, images, words and actions. Their ability to cater for their intended audience has seen many gain large followings and vast amounts of wealth.

20/12 7-Eleven’s big cash move rocks customers

7-Eleven has become the latest business making it harder for Australians to obtain cash amid a concerted effort to reduce the number of ATMs it has available in-store.

18/12 ‘A travesty’: Woolies axes popular $5 Aussie item

Australians are up in arms after spotting an iconic treat has been quietly removed from Woolworths shelves – with some labelling the move a “travesty”.

15/12 Grocery item about to get more expensive

The price of cherries is expected to surge ahead of Christmas as growers lament their worst season in decades.

15/12 Aussies lose it over detail in self-serve checkouts

An Aussie trying to start a supermarket self-service checkout boycott is being met with a mixed response online, and the vibe is more “yeah nah” than you’d expect.

14/12 $15 Woolies item Aussies obsessed with

Shoppers are going mad for a new dessert item at Woolworths, with the sauce being compared to an iconic brand of chocolate.

13/12 ‘Not a bank’: supermarket cash move backed

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13/12 Campaign cracks down on bottle-o violence

A new liquor retail industry campaign seeks to mitigate hostility, aggression, and even violence aimed at bottle shop staff as they head into their busiest time of the year.

13/12 ‘Once in 10 years’: Great news for Australian Christmas spreads

A “once-in-10-years” catch has led to plummeting seafood prices at Australia’s major supermarkets just in time for a classic Aussie Christmas.

11/12 Mum exposes shocking price rise on everyday items

Supermarket shopping has become a dreaded experience for many Australians as they contend with the cost of living crisis and try to work out how to feed their families and themselves without blowing the budget.

11/12 Moment Woolies worker ‘punched, spat on’

Shocking CCTV footage has emerged showing a customer’s brutal attack on a Woolworths worker.

11/12 Woolies exec’s tense grilling over meat prices

A top Woolworths executive has been grilled over high meat prices in a tense radio interview, as the supermarket stares down a looming Senate inquiry into alleged “price gouging”.

08/12 Sad truth about self-serve checkouts

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08/12 Kmart trialling divisive checkout feature

Kmart has confirmed it is trialling a new security measure at its self-service checkouts, claiming the controversial move is to “keep prices low”.

08/12 Woolies unveils ‘world-first’ new checkout

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07/12 Food wastage being caused by unrealistic cosmetic standards

A small-business owner has gone viral on TikTok with a video claiming large supermarket chains’ “unrealistic beauty” standards for produce is leading to mass wastage and the skyrocketing price of cherries.

06/12 Supermarket bosses to face price grilling

Coles and Woolworths will send their chief executives to face questioning over whether customers are being ripped off as the major supermarkets are ordered to attend a senate inquiry into “price gouging”.

06/12 Big problem with supermarket beef prices

Coles and Woolworths have been urged to further drop the price of red meat in the lead-up to Christmas, with the federal government warning it “doesn’t pass the pub test” that Aussies are still paying up to $20 per kilo for beef mince and $15 for a steak.

06/12 Aussie’s huge win as Coles changes checkouts

A Melbourne man has just landed a “substantial multimillion-dollar” Coles deal after the supermarket replaced sugary treats with healthy options at checkouts.

06/12 Australia’s verdict on self-serve check-outs

An overwhelming number of Australians would be in favour of retailers abandoning self-service check-outs.

05/12 Woolworths confirms huge change to baskets

Woolworths has confirmed a huge change to its shopping baskets, with the new-look carriers being more environmentally friendly.

05/12 Woolies slammed for $80 Xmas item

Aussie supermarket giants have been slammed for selling a classic Christmas dessert for an eye-watering sum.

05/12 Woolies defends $80 Christmas item

Woolworths has hit back after a shopper spotted an eye-watering $80 price tag on a popular Christmas dessert.

05/12 Union sues Woolworths over shift changes

A Federal Court action has been launched against Woolworths on behalf of around 1400 night shift employees who allege they were moved to day shifts without notice, resulting in a pay cut of up to $30,000 for some affected workers.

05/12 Research shows even Aussies on six-figure salaries are experiencing high levels of financial stress

The cost-of-living chaos gripping many Australian households is worsening, with even those on six-figure salaries feeling high levels of financial stress, new research shows.

04/12 ‘How it should be’: Coles photo sparks debate

A photo of a Coles supermarket from the early 1990s has sparked a tense debate about the state of self-service shopping in Australia.

04/12 Aussies face ‘extreme’ cost-of-living pressure

Australian households are under “extreme” cost-of-living pressure with two in five people struggling to pay to have a roof over their head, according to a new report.

03/12 Woolies, Coles on notice over popular Xmas item

The supermarket giants have been put on notice not to hike up the price of a leg of Christmas ham ahead of the festive season.

02/12 Woolies, Coles to be grilled on price hikes

Australia’s major supermarkets will be ordered to front up to a senate inquiry examining whether customers are being subjected to “price gouging” during the cost-of-living crisis.

02/12 Discounts on Christmas staples come early

Christmas has come early for Aussies this festive season with Woolies and Coles dropping prices on thousands of items.

01/12 Sign 185yo Aussie brand could ‘falter’

A retail expert has warned that department store giant David Jones could “finally falter” amid a perfect storm of dire economic conditions and ongoing hardships being faced by the iconic Aussie brand.

01/12 Major retailer ‘abandons’ divisive checkouts

Shoppers are applauding a popular retailer after it announced it was listening to customer feedback and ditching self-service checkouts.

01/12 Supermarkets ranked in scathing verdict

Not a single formal complaint was raised about supermarkets’ treatment of suppliers last year, highlighting food and vegetable growers’ fears of “retribution” despite the ostensibly confidential process being touted by the major chains as the go-to dispute resolution mechanism for disgruntled farmers.

30/11 Mum’s fury over new trolleys at Woolies

A mother has vented about new trolleys at one major supermarket, claiming it has made it “impossible” to shop with her two children.

30/11 Dinner kit recalled over allergy warning

A popular taco kit has been recalled from major supermarkets after it was found to be missing a crucial safety warning.

29/11 Farmer forced to send premium fruit to Japan

A Queensland farmer has joined a growing chorus accusing the major supermarkets of profit-gouging on fruit and vegetables, saying he now exports most of his melons to Japan to avoid dealing with Coles and Woolworths.

28/11 Vegemite falls victim to cost of living crisis

An outraged shopper has discovered no food is safe from the cost of living crisis, after finding Australia’s most beloved snack on sale for the “low price” of almost $10.

28/11 Photo reveals change to Woolies stores

An image posted to Reddit has revealed a revamp of the deli section at one major supermarket being trialled across a number of stores.

27/11 Woolies CEO claps back at checkout gripe

Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci has addressed one of shoppers’ biggest gripes with self-service check-outs.

27/11 ‘Fed up’: Grim reason farmer abandoning crop

A “fed up” Victorian farmer has called on the major supermarkets to drastically lower their prices for fruit and vegetables, claiming profit-gouging is hurting consumers struggling with cost-of-living and driving growers out of business.

26/11 ‘Slap in the face’: Coles gift slammed

A decision by supermarket giant Coles to gift its employees with a water bottle embossed with the company’s logo has been slammed as a “shameful slap in the face” and a “gimmick”.

24/11 New security measure spotted at Coles

Shoppers have been left confused by a new addition to the self-serve checkout at a major Australian supermarket.

21/11 Shining brightly: outback women’s winner

The Shine Awards, an awards ceremony dedicated to promoting women’s voices across Australian, has named small business owner Sharon Winsor as their overall winner for 2023.

21/11 ‘Dumb’ reason Woolies driver given ticket

A Sydney parking ranger has been filmed handing out a fine to a Woolworths delivery driver for a “dumb” reason as bystanders urge him to “take it to court”.