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Woolworths buys majority stake in PETstock

The supermarket giant is getting into the speciality pet business as it eases out of the liquor business, paying $586m for a 55 per cent stake in PETstock.

AAP

'I visited UK’s 'most miserable place to live' to see why people are so sad'

Colchester in Essex has been rated the most 'miserable' place to live in Britain, but locals disagree with the harsh claim as they praise the town centre and community spirit

Daily Mirror

OTR approved to sell alcohol through its app after appeal against liquor commissioner's decision

South Australia's largest petrol station chain will be able to serve alcohol through its app after a successful appeal to the state's licensing court.

ABC News

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Consumer watchdog concerned by Woolworths' proposed takeover of Queanbeyan local supermarket

The ACCC is concerned the proposal could reduce competition in Queanbeyan.

The Canberra Times

Cutting-edge facility protecting Woolies and big-four bank data switches on at Lake Mac

A cutting-edge facility that protects the data of major retailers like Woolworths and one of the big-four banks has set up camp in Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

Christmas lunch costs revealed at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi

December is here and Christmas lunch is just around the corner, but with the cost of living crisis biting into budgets it will cost more.

The New Daily

'My worst fear became a reality': twin pays tribute after Woolworths tragedy

"She was my shining star, my smile keeper, my motivator, my teacher, my best friend.

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One Watermelon Costs Up To $34 At Woolies RN So Here’s What Fruit Veg Is Affordable In December

Watermelons are too expensive, so what is cheap and in season this month? Here's your monthly fresh produce shopping guide.

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Woolworths, Coles and Aldi join to tackle soft plastics crisis, amid calls to ‘start afresh’

Major supermarkets are banding together after the REDcycle debacle, but a focus on recycling could be neglecting the bigger plastic issue.

The New Daily

Woman dies after workplace incident at Jesmond Woolworths

A woman has died in a workplace incident at Jesmond Woolworths today.

Newcastle Herald

Supermarkets scramble for plastic solution

Coles, Woolworths and ALDI will team up to address a major hole in Australia's recycling landscape following the collapse of the REDcycle program.

AAP

Top four tricks to save on your holiday sales shopping

Australians are keen for their first restriction-free Christmas since 2020, but the rising cost of living is keeping budgets front of mind.

The New Daily

Ex-chief minister Michael Gunner begins work as lobbyist, integrity experts says NT lacks 'basic' rules and transparency

The Northern Territory's regulations around political lobbying have come under renewed scrutiny following the announcement former chief minister Michael Gunner was taking up a role spruiking projects for a mining magnate.

ABC News

‘Mozzies like a cloud’: repellant runs out in flood-hit towns amid mosquito boom

Demand for repellant in flood-affected regions of NSW and Victoria likened to the rush on toilet paper early in the pandemic

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Australian government pledges to recycle all plastics by 2040

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says despite the collapse of a major soft plastics recycling scheme, the federal government has set a target to recycle or reuse 100 per cent of plastic waste by 2040.

The Guardian - AU

‘Socially aware’ superannuation funds among those investing billions in gambling industry

Analysis reveals Australia’s biggest superannuation funds are investing huge volume of workers’ retirement savings in casinos and poker machines

The Guardian - AU

Planet Ark corrects earlier claim that a million printer cartridges are in storage at recycling plant

The not-for-profit had said a fire at a Melbourne facility linked to the closure of Coles and Woolworths soft plastics recycling had delayed processing, but now says this is not the case

ABC News

While Australians are keen to recycle their plastic, figures show the current system is not working

Australians overwhelmingly want to recycle their waste, but a fragile recycling system means it's almost impossible to process the vast amounts of rubbish we generate.

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The Guardian - AU

Supermarkets are pausing soft plastic recycling. What should I do with my plastic bags now?

Peak industry bodies say the halt has exposed deeper problems within the packaging industry

The New Daily

Shoppers see red as Coles and Woolworths’ recycling partner just stashes bags

REDcycle may be under scrutiny for their recycling failure, but the issue of how to dispose of soft plastics goes beyond just one company.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek says Coles and Woolworths must ‘step up’ to fix plastic recycling crisis

REDcycle collections stopping from Wednesday with factory fire and ‘downturns in market demand’ blamed

AAP

Plastic bag recycling program collapses

Hundreds of millions of plastic bags dropped off by customers at major supermarkets are being stockpiled in warehouses instead of being recycled.

ABC News

Shoppers told to put plastic bags in the bin after suspension of REDcycle's soft plastics recycling scheme

The company collecting used soft plastics at Coles and Woolworths says its recycling partners can no longer take the material and it has been forced to put it into storage.

Pedestrian.tv

Um, All The Soft Plastics You Hoard Lug To The Supermarket Aren’t Actually Getting Recycled

Sorry everyone, they're actually getting chucked in a warehouse!

The Conversation

Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we 'ditch the lunchbox'

State Liberal leader Matthew Guy has promised a trial to provide free lunches in Victorian public schools if elected on November 26.

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