Household name brand files for bankruptcy
An iconic brand which became a household name across Australia and the rest of the world has filed for bankruptcy, citing declining sales.
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Big change to Aussie ice-cream favourite
A legendary ice-cream maker has launched a new creation to its beloved stable of treats just in time for the warmer weather.
Major metro shopping centre evacuated
A busy metro shopping centre was evacuated and the riot squad stepped in after a suspicious item was found.
Reason for strange smell in bottled water
Smelly bottles of water with an odd taste were sold at a Woolworths store were likely caused by a damaged pipe where the product was manufactured.
Aussie crisis drives job loss fears
Aussies and business are growing increasingly fearful of a stagnating economy, with new concerns about potential job losses.
Aussie retail boss suddenly sacked
The managing director of a major Aussie retailer has been sacked by the business’s board for serious misconduct.
‘Fake’: Fury as ‘toxic’ company collapses
An employee at a collapsed retailer has lifted the lid on the “toxic” work environment in the lead up to the company’s demise.
Boss’ text leaked as hospo empire on brink
The text message of an embattled hospitality boss has been leaked amid revelations which have rocked his staff.
US supermarket scene will stun Aussies
It looks like an ordinary photo of a packed supermarket in the heart of NYC. But one hidden detail will stun Aussies who do their grocery shopping at Coles and Woolies.
Aussie’s fury as Temu knocks off her designs
An Australian graphic designer was left stunned when she discovered an online shopping giant was selling items eerily similar to her own.
Major change for iconic cafe chain
A popular cafe chain has announced a major change favoured by customers that will also provide a “safer environment for our staff”.
Aussie coffee shop giant goes cashless
A beloved cafe chain has made a controversial move to “create a safer environment” for staff and serve customers “more efficiently”.
Popular restaurant on brink of collapse
A famous seafood restaurant is at risk of closure while the boss has been linked to several other massive business collapses.
$13m great white shark company collapses
An Australian company that profited off protecting its users from savage shark attacks has gone bust.
Iconic Aussie brewery makes sad call
A beloved Aussie pub in the heart of Sydney has shut down, adding to a growing pile of defunct brewers across the nation.
Why lower quality meat cuts could hit millions
Australians could be in for a spate of lower quality meat cuts on supermarket shelves after one state was hit with a dry, cold winter, with crops suffering as a result.
Aussies ‘fed up’ with Coles, Woolies profits
Shareholders in Coles and Woolworths are licking their lips, but the public is still stretching every dollar further at the checkout.
ASX finishes month on positive note
The Aussie share market finished the week, and the reporting month of August, in the green as it marked the third straight week of gains.
‘Flatlining’: Grim news for Aussie retailers
Retailers are worried they face a tough Christmas trading period, as Australians continue to resist spending up during a cost-of-living crisis.
Iconic Aussie brand’s ‘irreversible challenges’
Trying to make money from delivering letters in 2024 is a tough slog, as Australia Post’s financial results show.
Aussie retailer collapses owing $35m
A prestige Australian fashion brand which boasted some major A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift among its customers has gone into liquidation.
Leaked email as F45 gyms collapse
Two more F45 Training gyms have closed as woes deepen for the embattled Australian fitness chain which was once on top of the world.
Man’s stupid ‘hack’ to steal from Woolies
A man has been caught using a bizarre technique to shoplift hundreds of dollars worth of groceries from his local supermarket.
Energy stocks lead to dip in ASX
The Australian share market fell again on Thursday, after a poor start thanks to Wall St, as several big name companies report results.
Aussies’ love of Kmart dupes boosts profits
Despite the cost-of-living crunch, buyers flocked to Kmart and Bunnings to pick up bargains, leading to a strong profit for parent company Wesfarmers.
‘Went crazy’: Coles’ infuriating move
The average supermarket checkout now has “better security than a Supermax prison” – and it’s helping profits soar in a cost-of-living crisis.
Worrying sign Aussies already in ‘recession’
Amid a cost of living crisis beleaguered Aussies have been warned to brace for an “economic horror show” up until Christmas.
‘Rip-off’: $2.75 Telstra cash fee stuns
Plenty of Australians still regularly use cash, but it keeps getting harder for those like this man who was amazed to be charged for paying his Telstra bill.
National retailer goes bust after 40 years
A retailer that was one of Australia’s first major MLM schemes has gone bust after decades in business.
Woolies profit plunges despite sales increase
Woolworths Group has announced a dire $108m net profit, a 93 per cent drop on last year.
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