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Navel gazing: oranges, mandarins and persimmons top Australia’s best-value fruit and veg for May

As well as citrus, brassicas are bountiful, it’s prime time for apples, and pumpkins are in a good patch

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ACCC v Woolworths may have exposed the ‘magic’ of supermarket discounts – but will it change how we shop?

The seven-day trial in the watchdog’s case against the supermarket offered a rare glimpse into its internal machinations

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Supermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

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Big bunnies and grog sales take a wartime shopping hit

Coles shoppers adjusted their spending patterns after the Middle East war began, spending less on liquor and even buying smaller Easter chocolate bunnies.

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Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.

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Aussie shares slip as brent crude hits new wartime high

The local share market has endured its longest losing streak since 2018 as oil prices hit $US126 a barrel and hopes fade of a quick end to the Middle East war.

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Food giant sounds the alarm: shoppers are struggling

Woolworths has seen a "major shift" in consumer sentiment due to the Middle East war and spiking petrol prices, with many struggling to make ends meet.

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Woolworths broke its own rules intended to prevent price manipulation, court hears

The consumer watchdog’s landmark trial against the supermarket giant enters its second week of hearings in the federal court

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Laundry powder price hike 'genuine', Woolies claims

The court stoush between the consumer watchdog and a supermarket giant has heard it used higher short-term prices to accentuate future price drops.

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ASX trims losses on reports Iran offers olive branch

A potential deal to reopen a key oil transit route has counterbalanced dwindling market sentiment, but major uncertainty and investor caution persist.

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Anzac Day 2026 trading hours: what’s open and what’s closed across Australia?

Will Woolworths, Coles or Bunnings be open? Pharmacies and petrol stations will remain open on Saturday across much of Australia, with supermarket trading hours varying by state

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Woolworths bumped price of baby food before 'discount'

Woolworths sold baby food at a higher price for just three weeks before taking off 50 cents and marketing it as a price reduction, a court has been told.

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Coles adds 20c to the price of milk as war in the Middle East pushes up Australian grocery costs

Farmers have been calling for higher prices for weeks, amid soaring diesel and fertiliser costs and limited supply

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Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court

Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

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How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

The consumer watchdog’s Federal Court case against Woolworths over its “prices dropped” promotions is underway and will run into next week.

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Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.

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Woolworths engaged in ‘marketing magic’ to trick customers, consumer watchdog tells court

The trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the supermarket giant began in the federal court in Sydney on Tuesday

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Morning Mail: Vance prepares for peace talks, gangs ‘rorting’ NDIS, how many bins is too many?

US vice-president is flying to Pakistan but Tehran’s involvement still in doubt; MPs told criminals are using disability insurance scheme to make money

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Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes

Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s case

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Money’s tight but food prices are up. Here’s how to save on your grocery bill

Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices is placing increasing pressure on household budgets. Many households are also seeing the impact of the war in the Middle East on the price of groceries.

The Guardian - AU

Where can I buy food and alcohol in Australia on Good Friday?

Many states impose restrictions on alcohol sales on the Friday before Easter, while supermarket openings change from state to state

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Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less

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Lunchbox staples prove costly for families

Classic school snacks are proving costly for families, with the price of a large basket of everyday lunchbox items varying between supermarket giants.

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