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Aussies want one thing for Christmas

‘Black November’ has reset the pace for Aussie Christmas shopping, signalling a high-stakes season for retailers.

Children's toy containing coloured sand stickers has been recalled over asbestos fears.

Stickers recalled over asbestos fears

The ACCC has recalled sand stickers sold at toy stores, pharmacies and book shops across Australia and online over asbestos fears.

SilverStarCrafts sand product reacall. Sand supplied in various size pouches, including within Sand Art Party Packs, Sand Art Single Packs, Sand Art Bottles, Sand and Funny Face Sand Art Bottles. The products are being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.

Latest twist in Aussie asbestos sand scare

Weeks after a raft of popular children’s toy products were recalled over fears of asbestos contamination, another product has been added to the list following laboratory testing.

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Popular brand horrifies with ‘snobby’ ad

A popular Australian activewear brand has been accused of being “toxic” and “snobby” after a recent advertisement sparked major backlash.

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Teen hurl chairs during a brawl at Broadway shopping centre in Sydney on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Picture: @.babblingbrooke/TikTok

Cops reveal reason for shopping centre chaos

Police have revealed what may have sparked disturbing scenes in a Sydney shopping centre on Wednesday night.

Models wearing White Fox Boutique clothing. Picture: White Fox Boutique

Top Aussie retailers fined in ASIC crackdown

Big-name Australian retailers are among the 12 businesses that have been fined a collective $2.2m in a major ASIC crackdown.

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Affordable jewellery retailer Secrets Shhh has been placed in administration to facilitate a potential sale of the business. Pit Street Mall Sydney

Aussie jeweller enters administration

An Aussie jewellery retailer known for promoting an affordable alternative to mined diamonds has collapsed into administration – with an urgent sales process underway to find a buyer.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SEPTEMBER 28, 2023. Inside Arnotts Tim Tam factory in Huntingwood. Picture: Adam Yip

Iconic Aussie treat staple to go global

The company behind an iconic Aussie treat staple has secured a $45 million funding boost to help the chocolate biscuit dominate the global market.

New research shows most Aussies are feeling stressed this Christmas.

Christmas stress hits majority of Aussies

New research finds almost 90 per cent of Aussies are feeling stressed this Christmas

PRODUCT RECALL Smartfoods Limited - Tom & Luke Low Carb Hazelnut Snackaballs 112g & Tom & Luke Low Carb Raspberry Snackaballs 112g

Popular snack sold at Coles recalled

A popular snack sold at Coles Supermarkets nationally have been recalled over fears it may cause injury.

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Toy sold at Kmart and Target recalled after asbestos detected in lab testing.

Another kid’s toy recalled for asbestos sand

A coloured sand unicorn toy sold in Kmart and Target has been recalled over asbestos contamination risk.

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Dodgy parking trend Aussies are fed up with

Most Aussies have likely encountered this particularly dodgy parking act at some point – and it’s a trend that only seems to be getting worse.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 25: A Food delivery rider pictured in the Sydney CBD. Food delivery and rideshare workers have compared their conditions to

Last chance to use iconic Australian service

After nearly two decades, an iconic Australian-born business will cease operations, impacting an estimated 10,000 workers.

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Smiling women shopping online with credit card. Picture: iStock.

‘Highly targeted’: Warning to 27m Aussies

Scammers armed with artificial intelligence are targeting Black Friday bargain hunters with sophisticated new tactics that have already cost Australians $40 million this year.

How to get the best Black Friday discounts.

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.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - Thursday, 13 November 2025 BLACK FRIDAY SALES GENERICS Men pictured with shopping bags near Pitt St Mall, Sydney. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Eye-watering amount to be spent today

Retailers are bracing for a $6.8b Black Friday bonanza as data reveals stark differences between male and female shopping habits.

Australia Post will resume weekend deliveries in the lead up to Christmas. Image: Australia Post

Aus Post reveals Christmas deadline dates

Australia Post has revealed its cut-off dates to deliver parcels nationwide in time for Christmas Day.

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Asian fusion joint Ms G’s on Tuesday announced it would be shutting its doors indefinitely on December 21.

Iconic Sydney restaurant to shut doors

A popular Sydney restaurant, which became known for its trendy blend of Asian cuisines, has announced it is closing down after 15 years.

BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 7, 2021: Stock images of logoÃ•s from food delivery services. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Ominous warning after Menulog shutdown

Menulog’s closure in Australia has sparked urgent warnings that delivery services will vanish unless Australians accept one thing.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos August 29 , 2024: K-Mart signage. Wesfarmers, the owner of Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Officeworks, to release its full year results for 2024.Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Asbestos warning over kids’ Kmart product

A popular children’s toy sold across Kmart and Target stores has been urgently recalled over fears of a deadly contamination.

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Insane pay bump you need to keep up

Young Australians are struggling to keep up with the cost of living and now need an insane pay rise just to cover food and rent.

The Victorian Government will introduce a bill to crack down on abuse facing retail and hospitality workers across the state, following a spate of violent attacks

‘Shockingly violent’: Crackdown on retail abuse

Retailers have reported a 70 per cent increase in customer theft, with staff facing horrific abuse from customers every month.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos , November 13, 2025:, Amanda Bardwell, Woolworths Group CEO at the opening of Woolworths mega Western Sydney Moorebank Logistics hub Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Woolies’ $1.3bn change for Aussie shoppers

Supermarket giant Woolworths has invested $1.3bn in two new distribution centres set to benefit Aussie shoppers and get groceries on shelves faster.

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The ACCC has published a recall notice over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various retailers including Officeworks., , The recall was issued by supplier Educational Colours for colourful children’s sand products sold at Officeworks, Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids and Zart Art that may contain asbestos. Picture: ACCC

Kids’ products recalled over asbestos fears

Popular children’s sand products have triggered a nationwide recall over shocking asbestos discovery.

ExoticAthletica will cease trading after going into voluntary administration owing $13m in debts.

Aussie activewear label collapses owing $13m

An Aussie activewear label has collapsed owing a reported $13m to creditors, including the tax office and out-of-pocket customers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos JUNE 24 2024: A general view of a supermarket in Sydney as Supermarkets face billion dollar fine threat while Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA face steep penalties, other retail heavyweights, including Bunnings and Chemist Warehouse, will not be covered by the code. Picture: Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Urgent warning over $2.50 food product

A fresh salmonella scare has triggered an urgent recall of a common Aussie supermarket item, just days after dozens fell ill from contaminated products.

The Wiggles has admitted it likely breached Australian consumer law after a debacle involving one of its popular products

Wiggles in hot water over band item

The Wiggles has admitted it “likely” breached Australian consumer law after a popular product was pulled from the shelves over safety fears.

Pizza Hut once dominated the market for the most popular take-away food. Picture: Facebook

Aussie pizza icon’s stunning downfall

It was once one of the world’s most iconic fast food chains, but now Pizza Hut’s owners are looking to get out. Here’s where it all went wrong.

The world’s leading furniture company has reported a major drop in annual profits - and a major Trump decision is partly to blame.

Ikea takes massive hit, blames Trump

The world’s leading furniture company has reported a major drop in annual profits – and a major Trump decision is partly to blame.

Asian e-commerce giant Shein has announced it will ban sex dolls from sale on its sites globally after French authorities condemned it for featuring ones resembling children.

‘Childlike’: Major retailer’s sex doll ban

Asian e-commerce giant Shein has announced it will ban sex dolls from sale on its sites globally after being condemned for featuring ones resembling children.

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