Breakthrough behind NYE train deal
A crucial concession by the rail unions paved the way for Sydney’s famed New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead, the state’s Transport Minister has revealed.
Retail
Woolworths makes changes to rewards program
Woolworths announced the changes last week, with customers asked to provide their mobile numbers before the update is rolled out.
What’s open on Christmas and Boxing Day
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.
Huge new feature coming to AirPods
One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.
Christmas candle recalled over safety fears
A popular range of Christmas-themed candles has been recalled over safety concerns for children.
Common items secretly costing you hundreds
A few small lifestyle changes could save Aussies hundreds of dollars on their power bills this festive season, a leading electrical expert has revealed.
True Aussie Christmas favourite revealed
Aussies are stocking up massively on food this festive season – with over one million portions of a clear Christmas favourite already sold.
Christmas 2024 trading hours revealed
The holiday season is fast approaching, and in case you’ve forgotten any last-minute gifts or need to grab extra food, here’s what shops will be open during the festive period.
Toy retailer announces wild $1 auction
A major toy retailer is exiting Australia but not before clearing out its warehouses with a last-minute clearance auction, with prices starting at just $1.
CEO of high-end brand calls time
The boss of one of Australia’s leading luxury personal products brands has quit after 20 years and is taking a “sabbatical”.
Bunnings announces game-changing move
Everyone is well-acquainted with multiple trips to Bunnings for forgotten items, but a new venture with Uber may change everything.
Ikea’s surprise best-selling item revealed
A popular furniture retailer has revealed the surprising item Aussies are buying the most.
Major warning over ‘misleading’ EOY sales
Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a major warning ahead of end-of-year sales, urging people to beware of online retailers twisting the truth about the real savings on offer.
Ikea’s surprising cost-of-living move
Furniture titan Ikea says it is doing one thing in a “challenging environment” to help Aussies through the cost-of-living crisis.
Reason 31yo quit $110k job, then sold home
A Millennial worker has opened up about the reason she quit her stable six-figure job, sold her home and “isolated” herself from friends and family.
Surprising falls on Aussie Xmas favourites
Falling prices at the checkout mean Aussie families are tipped to pay slightly less for Christmas BBQ favourites this holiday season, according to new research.
Embarrassing shopping rule you’ve broken
The time has come, when shopping centres are packed to the brim with Aussies scrambling to get their Christmas gifts.
Chilling moment Woolies worker attacked
The horror footage has been released ahead of the festive season, with a warning issued by the NSW State Government.
Popular toy poses ‘lethal’ threat to kids
Parents are being urged to return the product immediately, with authorities warning of “serious injury or death”.
Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
Hundreds of jobs lost, major retailer gone
About 500 people will lose their jobs in the New Year as Mosaic Brands shuts down 160 retail stores across the nation.
‘Not immune’: Retail giant battles in cost crisis
One of Australia’s iconic retailers is forging on with a huge business deal in the face of tough conditions for retailers.
‘Weak’: Business confidence falls sharply
The cost of doing business in Australia is too high to handle for many organisations, the latest business confidence survey has found.
Amazon delivers huge Christmas update
Online behemoth Amazon has just announced the cut-off date for its Christmas Day delivery service.
Retail gives ASX a bump up
The gift-giving season has shunted the ASX to a marginal gain on Monday as oil uncertainty buried many of the big players.
Worst places for delivery delays revealed
Aussies likely to experience high levels of delayed deliveries are being warned to plan ahead if they want their Christmas presents on time.
Major change for popular fast-food chain
The popular fast-food chain has announced the major change which will impact multiple stores across the country.
Insane reason behind massive queue
Massive crowds began gathering early, despite the poor weather, with queues down entire streets.
Huge update in Woolies strike drama
Supermarket giant Woolworths has delivered a huge update in the ongoing strike drama that left customers facing empty shelves.
Twist after Woolies pickets halted
One of Australia’s biggest unions has responded to orders from a tribunal ordering an end to the “unlawful picketing” of Woolworths, as the grocery giant promises to get its empty shelves restacked.
Aussies urged to avoid $1bn Christmas trap
Australia’s love of gift giving has gone too far, and the unnecessary Christmas extravagance is costing us $1bn, new research reveals.
Sign Aussie recession tipped to end
A recession gripping Australia’s struggling retail sector is tipped to end – as household confidence grows and consumers look to spend their tax cuts.
Surprise reason for Aussie spending jump
A surprise jump in spending in major two areas has given early indications Aussies are starting to spend again, in spite of a high cost of living.
Shrinkflation hits festive treats
At least five different products from Woolworths, Aldi and Lindt have become the latest casualties in the ‘shrinkflation epidemic’ plaguing Aussie shoppers.
Worrying sign weeks before Christmas
A photo has highlighted a concerning issue just weeks out from Christmas.
Bunnings pulls item over ‘biosecurity threat’
Bunnings has pulled a popular item from its shelves after an eagle-eyed shopper raised questions about its unusual contents.
Most trusted Aussie brands revealed
Despite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
Woolworths reveals cost of strike action
Australia’s largest retailer has revealed the staggering cost of industrial action by the United Workers Union at its distribution centres.
Multicultural makeover for iconic Aussie event
An iconic sporting event will look and feel like the true modern Australia, with festivities receiving investment from one state government.
Supermarket launches huge $2m giveaway
Thousands of shoppers will be in the running to win up to $100 off their next shop as part of an instant win giveaway in the lead-up to the festive season.
‘Heavy hearts’: Iconic Aussie chain folds
A popular burger chain has become just the latest Australian business to go under, with the owners revealing the sad reason for the decision.
Major vodka maker goes bankrupt
The US vodka arm of Stoli Group has filed for bankruptcy as the company faces ‘significant balance sheet and liquidity challenges’.
Aussie retailer makes sad announcement
An Aussie gourmet food retailer featured on MasterChef has made a shock announcement about its future after decades in operation.
Pub giant’s Australia Day backflip
A major Australian pub owner had decided to ban Australia Day celebrations in its venues because it “causes sadness” for staff.
Proof Aussies have thrown off shackles
The doom and gloom for Aussie retailers seems to have subsided – and that was even before an expected bumper Black Friday sales.
Couple find out they’re ‘cancelled’ on weekend
Aussie business owners Jase and Ash were minding their own business when they got a phone call that led to a horrible 48 hours.
Major update in Woolworths strike
There’s been major development after thousands of Woolworths distribution centre workers went on strike, leaving supermarket shelves looking thin ahead of Christmas.
Bad news for Aussie coffee drinkers
Cafe-goers are set to be hit with further price hikes on their daily coffees, but what’s the cause?
Big change for home delivery favourite
Woolworths and Endeavour Groups have moved its alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings to the online grocery delivery app Milkrun.
Aussies’ shock at ‘iconic’ magazine’s return
Aussies have expressed their excitement at the return of “an icon of the publishing world” – for one day only.
Major Aussie food company collapses
A major Australian food company will end production this week, leaving farmers who are owed millions in the lurch.
Aussies to spend $7.5bn on Black Friday
Aussies looking to snap up a bargain before Christmas will be hitting the Black Friday sales hard, with the average person expected to spend $722 on average.
Huge fine to stop supermarket price gouging
Australia’s major supermarkets could face at least a $10m fine if they are sprung breaching a new mandatory code in a bid to make things fairer for farmers and families.
Pleas to RBA to ignore Black Friday boom
Black Friday is tipped to be one of the best sales events on record, but a leading economist warns it is not a sign that household pressures are easing.
New celebrity couple seen lingerie shopping
A new celebrity couple has been spotted and the pair seem very loved-up.
Aus clothing empire collapses owing $250m
A huge Australian clothing conglomerate is in voluntary administration, owing nearly $250m.
Scam warning ahead of Black Friday sales
Australia Post says consumers need to be on guard for scams as Black Friday sales ramp up and criminals target unsuspecting victims.
‘Disgusting’ Aldi offer to Jewish manager
An Aldi store manager who was suspended after employees alleged he made a series of vile racist and homophobic remarks has been offered to keep his job.
Supermarket giant grilled on vacant land
One of Australia’s two supermarket giants has denied it is sitting on unused land in one capital city to stop any competitors opening up.
Aussies set to pay more for stamps
With less and less Aussies sending letters by mail, Australia Post is hoping to increase stamp prices in an effort to curb its financial losses.
Trick to get the best Black Friday discounts
A sales expert has shared her tips on how you can get the most out of the once-a-year epic sale event.
Woolies staff strikes to cause Xmas chaos
Workers at four Woolworths warehouses have walked off the job over pay disputes, which could lead to major supply issues in the lead-up to Christmas.
‘Bare shelves’ threat over Woolies strike
More than 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers will walk off the job on Thursday over a pay dispute, threatening bare shelves for shoppers.
‘Worried’: Biggest threat to Coles, Woolies
The chief executive of a supermarket giant has admitted she is “worried” about a US company as more and more Aussies hunt for better prices.
Bleak warning to Black Friday shoppers
Aussie consumers are urged to stay vigilant when shopping online over the upcoming festive sales period to avoid being scammed.
Major ruling on Bunnings cameras
Cameras capturing the faces of shoppers at one of Australia’s biggest retailers breached privacy laws, the Privacy Commissioner has ruled.
Aussies to drop record amount in four days
After another year battling the cost-of-living crisis, consumers are expected to spend a record amount of cash across a weekend stacked with sales.
‘Fiercely competitive’: Woolies boss’ claim
The boss of one half of Australia’s supermarket duopoly has made a curious comment on competition in the sector under questioning from the consumer watchdog.
Aussies left with nothing in $3.2m collapse
A company which collapsed with millions in debt is now under investigation by a consumer affairs body.
Simple hack to prepare for Christmas lunch
Cost-of-living threatens to blow out the cost of Christmas lunch for lots of Aussies, but one retailer reckons there’s an easy way to space out spending for the big day.
Protesters target Myer Christmas tradition
A Christmas tradition typically attended by families and scaled back following backlash has been targeted by protesters who said they “look stupid”.
If you pay for this, you’re a ‘sucker’
An economist has lifted the lid on an extremely sneaky tactic the supermarket giants are using to manipulate us – and line their pockets.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Chocolates pulled from Aussie shelves
A favourite chocolate treat many families enjoy at Christmas has been discontinued.
Coles’ big change to way Aussies shop
In an Australian first, Coles has revealed it will launch a trial of AI-powered trolleys that scan and track products in real time.
‘Shocked me’: 2005 receipt you have to see
An Aussie mum has revealed the old receipt she found and the “crazy” 2024 reality it exposes.
Reason young workers miss out on $10k
An old law is costing Australian workers about $10,000 in superannuation by the time they retire, according to a peak body.
Coles worker’s astonishing claim goes viral
An anonymous Coles worker has accused the supermarket giant of “gaslighting” its customers after a shopper slammed the price of a popular sweet snack.
Aussie coffee war erupts over jar detail
A major legal fight has erupted between Aussie coffee brand Vittoria and the second largest coffee company in the world, all over a single detail in the company’s instant coffee glass jar packaging.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
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