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Woolworths shelves left bare across parts of Queensland after ‘terrible IT problem’

Customers take to social media to complain after stores in Brisbane and state’s south-east left without fresh produce

The Guardian - AU

Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe 'snub'

Coles and Woolworths have been grilled by Queensland Premier Steven Miles after he made a surprise appearance at a supermarket pricing inquiry.

AAP

Not lovin' it: McDonald's, Coles fail on deforestation

Australia's major supermarkets and leading burger chains can't prove their supply chains are deforestation-free, Greenpeace says.

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Greens and Nats unlikely allies when it comes to cracking down on Coles and Woolies

The Nats have said they’re for divestiture powers, putting them at odds with their Coalition partner.

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Australian supermarket chocolate hazelnut spread taste test: the worst resembles ‘wet cement’

In his search for a ‘unicorn’ product, Nicholas Jordan tries 11 spreads, from nostalgic favourite Nutella to one with a ‘playdough flavour’

The Guardian - AU

Grocery prices temper as supermarket scrutiny grows

Price inflation has moderated as the supermarkets contend with criticism, including a government report that recommends breaking up the industry's big players.

AAP

Supermarkets inquiry: forcibly break up major retailers in cases of anti-competitive behaviour, report says

Senate committee examined how major chains including Coles and Woolworths have set prices during Australia’s cost of living crisis

The Guardian - AU

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Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets

Supermarket price gouging should be illegal and there must be laws to break up major retailers that abuse their market power, a Senate committee has found.

AAP

Grocer monopoly price-gouging Torres Strait Islanders

Company monopolies and the need to have goods shipped from Cairns has left Torres Strait Islanders paying over-the-top food prices in Queensland.

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Woolworths CEO announces worse-than-expected financial results for March quarter

Brad Banducci says period was ‘challenging’ in first public comments since fiery Senate inquiry hearing as share prices slip

The Guardian - AU

Woolies CEO says customers struggling to make ends meet

Customer shopping patterns have shifted since the start of the year as rents rise and Australians seek savings, Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci says.

AAP

The Bonza fiasco shows action must be taken on Qantas’ market monopoly

If we’re cracking down on market monopolies, our next target must be Qantas, which holds undue power in the aviation sector.

Crikey

‘Crispy and fluffy’: Choice names one brand as the best – and worst – supermarket frozen chips

Consumer advocacy group hands gold medal to a thin and crispy chip – although the same brand’s shoestring fries are also the worst-ranked product

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Woolies fined $1.2m for short-changing former workers

Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $1.2 million, after being threatened with $10 billion in fines for failing to pay out leave to 1200 former workers.

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Anzac Day culture war flops, Sky falls for furry hoax (again), and WA Libs scout colourful character

What if they held a culture war and no one showed up? Plus the Liberals eyeing up some prime real estate in Western Australia.

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Seven to investigate Bondi blunder

Seven is investigating its misnaming of the Bondi Junction killer, the latest Newspoll results, and Brittany Higgins’ apology isn’t enough for Linda Reynolds.

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The Aussie app that's helping families cut down on their groceries

Shoppers could save up to 28 per cent on their weekly shop.

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CEOs can cry slim margins but the supermarket probe reveals gaping problems in our duopoly

What is an acceptable profit on the products people need to survive?

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Woolies dubbed a 'model accused' over $1m pay bungle

Supermarket giant Woolworths is facing up to $10 billion in fines after it admitted in court to underpaying about 1200 workers more than $1 million in leave.

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Coles and Woolworths work to restock WA supermarkets

The supermarket giants say they're working hard to replenish bare shelves in WA but some grocery items will remain in short supply for at least another week.

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Meta and X ordered to remove church stabbing content – as it happened

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Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

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Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Hardware giant Bunning Warehouse could be included in a mandatory code of conduct aimed at major supermarkets, with concerns raised about plant suppliers.

The Guardian - AU

Australians dropping fruit and vegetables from diet amid cost-of-living crisis

ABS data shows changes in grocery consumption, prompting concerns over eating habits and the nation’s health

Newcastle Herald

Dad launches website to cut grocery bills

Grocerize compares prices to find the cheapest option.

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