Woolies axing more than 1300 jobs
Supermarket giant Woolworths will cut more than 1300 workers and make them redundant as it moves to automated distribution centres.
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Sneaky way Aussies avoiding vaping ban
Smokers are stocking up on e-cigarette products ahead of a ban on imports from July 1 as debate rages over its health risks.
Second wave of panic buying hits
A major supermarket has confirmed that there is a new rush on loo roll as concern grows in Melbourne over a growing number of virus cases.
Is this the end of celebrity chef restaurants?
They had all the right ingredients for successful, top-end restaurants. Then COVID-19 hit. Now the mighty empires of Heston Blumenthal, Rick Stein and Gordon Ramsay face collapse.
99-pack of beer coming to Australia
Forget bringing a six-pack to your next party. Now you can buy a monolithic 99-pack of beer — and it’s cheap.
Column that got journalist sacked
A student journalist has been sacked from her job at a local newspaper for a controversial column about “institutional racism”.
Hairdressers told not to chat to clients
Being quizzed on your weekend plans as you have your hair snipped could be a thing of the past in a post-coronavirus world.
Push for law to jail dodgy bosses
A push is underway to change the law so dodgy hospitality employers whose companies don’t properly pay their staff could face jail time.
Retailers refusing to reopen stores
Despite COVID-19 restrictions being eased across the country and people rushing to the shops, a number of retailers are keeping their doors shut.
$525m Aussie icon sold for $50m
The publisher of iconic titles Australian Women’s Weekly and New Idea will make a spectacular exit from the local magazine market.
Aussie brewer hit with racism claim
An Australian craft beer brand will consider changing its name after being subjected to an anti-racism campaign.
Indonesia’s push for Bali travel bubble
Desperate to reclaim Bali’s crowning glory as tourist mecca, Indonesia is determined to create a ‘business and travel’ bubble with Australia. But it could struggle to get the green light.
Domino’s hits back over 2012 tweet
Domino’s has hit back at criticism after an eight-year-old tweet was resurfaced in an attempt to “cancel” the pizza chain.
Activities we don’t have a restart date for
Australians are still not allowed to do certain activities despite states lifting restrictions. Here are all the things that’ll take the longest to re-open.
Key detail stopping Coon name change
A renewed push to change the name of Coon cheese is facing fierce resistance because of a historic detail the brand has clung to for decades.
Anger over detail in Woolies receipt
A Woolworths shopper has sparked a furious social media debate over a receipt – but the supermarket giant says there’s a simple solution.
Victoria’s top five holiday hot spots as lockdown eases
With international escapes out of the question, Airbnb bookings are surging as Melburnians explore their own backyards. Here are the state’s top five most popular destinations.
Queensland’s top five holiday hot spots as lockdown eases
With international escapes out of the question, Airbnb bookings are surging as Queenslanders explore their own backyards. Here are the state’s top five most popular destinations.
Fury over posties’ mail delay warning
Australia Post has slapped down claims that parcel delivery times could blow out under new regulations which could pass this week.
Everything you are now allowed to do
States have accelerated the lifting of restrictions across the country as coronavirus infections slow. Here’s the latest announcements.
Toilet paper hoarders unmasked in national survey
A reader survey has revealed Australians are a nation of toilet paper hoarders, with one supermarket giant confirming it sold close to 40 million rolls in a week in March.
Date set for nightclubs to re-open
People will finally be able to get back on the dancefloor with one state flagging a date for nightclubs to re-open.
Big change coming to ‘iconic’ restaurants
Some of the country’s most popular eateries are adding some unexpected new twists to their menus this week for a good reason.
Woolies ends tough checkout rule
It was one of the most stressful aspects of grocery shopping during the coronavirus crisis – but from today, it has come to an end.
$10m idea sparked in dimly lit smoky bars
An Aussie Melbourne brand has revolutionised the ready to drink market by capitalising on the pandemic and scoring a deal with Amazon.
Restaurant’s brutal customer smackdown
A popular Aussie burger joint has issued a stern warning for any patrons who are guilty of this “horrible” and all-too-common habit.
Postie’s ‘disgraceful’ act caught on film
Damning footage of a parcel delivery fail has emerged, with a customer calling on Australia Post’s contractors to be “held accountable”.
167 Target stores shut or convert to Kmart
Scores of Target stores will shut forever and 92 could be converted into Kmarts, according to a shock announcement made today.
Yellow lid sparks all out war
A bruising breakfast spread showdown, over who owns the rights to one of Australia’s favourite products, has flared again.
The land barons who own Australia
The big land barons who own farming and cattle properties worth billions in Australia come from a surprising number of groups and countries.
How to find a new job during the COVID-19 crisis
Jobseekers who were stood down, lost their job or are rethinking their careers in the COVID-19 crisis have a new hope to land work. SIGN UP HERE
Burger chain’s hilarious virus solution
A popular fast food chain has come up with the perfect way for customers to social distance – and feel like royalty at the same time.
Shark Tank guru’s job tips in the COVID-19 crisis
Shark Tank judge Andrew Banks reveals how to land a job interview, and reveals the most important line to include in your resume.
Drastic change that could save Target
Target is a brand in crisis – but will shutting 167 stores staunch the bleeding? Or is the latest move only delaying the inevitable?
Coles’ big move on restrictions
The infamous stockpiling of toilet paper and other essential household items appears to have officially ended with limits now lifted.
Restaurant shames ‘selfish’ no-shows
One of Sydney’s oldest and best-loved eateries has slammed a table of six who didn’t show up, costing the business 60 per cent revenue.
US downplays threat to Australia
A threat that the US may “simply disconnect” from Australia over a Belt and Road deal with China has been quickly walked back.
Reason behind $60 billion stuff up
It was meant to be the program that helped Australia through the pandemic, but has led to a $60 billion stuff up. Here’s what doesn’t add up.
First Target stores to close revealed
A staggering 106 Target stores across the country will soon shut down or become Kmarts. And these are the first on the chopping block.
Target stores to become Kmarts named
The Target stores that will be converted into Kmarts as part of a massive shake-up for the retailer have been revealed.
Target stores to become Kmarts named
The Target stores that will be converted into Kmarts as part of a massive shake-up for the retailer have been revealed.
Coronavirus infections rise sharply
The coronavirus outbreak in Brazil is accelerating, with the country now reporting the second highest number of global cases.
World’s richest get richer during pandemic
While millions around the world have lost jobs and had their incomes slashed, the world’s richest men have seen their fortunes skyrocket as a direct result of the coronavirus.
Hertz files for bankruptcy: What it means for Australia
The Hertz rental car agency in the US has collapsed after filing for bankruptcy. This is what it means for its Australian operations.
‘Price war’: Why Target’s fall is good for shoppers
Kmart’s takeover of Target could be a big win for shoppers, with the move predicted to do little to ease the fierce competition for sales in the discount department store battle.
One fatal mistake behind Target’s downfall
Target has been struggling for years and now half of its Aussie stores could vanish within months – and it’s all due to one fatal mistake.
When Target will close its stores
Aussie Target fans will say goodbye to more than 150 stores forever, after a shock announcement made today.
Macca’s customers cause UK traffic jam
Crazy footage shows a line of cars waiting to get into the drive through at McDonald’s in the UK as a number of the fast food outlets reopen.
‘So lazy’: Man’s three-year Aus Post war
A Sydney man has faced the same “annoying” and unnecessary parcel delivery problem for years on end – and it seems he’s not alone.
Bunnings reveals shock store closure
A Bunnings Warehouse store that has served its community for more than two decades will shut down forever within a few months.
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