Critical issue surrounding Australia Post
Australia Post has been unable to confirm it has resolved a critical issue surrounding its future as it prepares to hand down a bleak balance sheet.
Retail
Where you can get a trolley of food for $25
As Australians struggle through an uphill battle with the cost of living, one retailer is offloading trolleys of groceries for just $25.
Woolies shoppers fume at ‘serious’ problem
Woolworths customers have taken to social media to complain about a “serious” issue with the supermarket’s bags.
4yo battles council to keep fruit stand
A savvy four-year-old selling fruit in his yard has been cracked down on — with the future of the mini businessman’s stall now in doubt.
Food prices up 10 per cent at Coles, Woolies
Australians are continuing to be slugged by soaring food costs, according to a new report, although one supermarket giant has disputed the findings.
Sydney suburb to get new name
Residents of a bustling multicultural precinct in Sydney will soon have the area officially renamed – to a moniker it has been known by for years.
‘Idiotic’ error that felled global retail giant
Once the largest and most famous retailer in the world, now it has just a handful of stores left with barely any stock and even fewer customers.
The huge change coming to Bunnings
Bunnings will take part in an industry-first trial after making a landmark agreement on Friday.
Huge hint about future of Dyson products
When James Dyson launched new hair straighteners in New York last week he quietly revealed a massive clue about the company’s future.
‘Disgraceful’: Taxi company called out
The cab company says it doesn’t use this infuriating tactic, but some think they’ve caught the taxi service out.
Massive blow for Princess Kate
The family firm owned by the Middletons, which was once worth more than $50 million, has been sold on the brink of bankruptcy.
Scam that could cost you thousands
A huge bank has warned its customers to be on the lookout for a scam that could drain their accounts.
‘Old excuse’: New threat to JB Hi-Fi
A number of well known Australian companies are being targeted on an issue that could take years to resolve if they don’t step up.
Popular beer recalled over ‘excessive’ alcohol
Customers have been warned not to drink a well-known brand of beer sold by Dan Murphy’s and to dispose of the product carefully.
Red Rooster hit with 355 child labour charges
A Red Rooster franchise has been charged by the child employment watchdog with hundreds of alleged breaches of employment laws.
Restaurant chain officially ceases to exist
A once-popular restaurant chain has ceased to exist as of Monday after its last remaining store was ordered to go into liquidation.
Celebrity chef’s $4m gift cards now worthless
Thousands of customers of collapsed meal delivery business Providoor have been left with worthless gift cards totalling nearly $4.4 million.
Massive new Bunnings coming to Australia
A massive Bunnings store will be spread out across five levels, but there have been concerns the logo is too big.
‘We should go on dole’: Truckies slam new tax
Frustrated truck drivers have ripped into the government for raising road use costs, making a dire warning for inflation.
Baby toy recalled over major hazard
A baby toy sold over Etsy has been recalled, with the product safety watchdog stating the rattle does not meet safety standards and could pose a choking hazard.
Aussie company cuts 23 per cent of staff
An Australian retailer has slashed its workforce for the second time this year as it battles to return to profitability.
Fate of tonnes of dangerous waste revealed
Woolworths and Coles are rushing to meet a deadline set by the environment protection watchdog to get rid of tonnes of “high-risk” waste.
Massive change to how you shop at Coles
Coles will stop selling plastic bags at all of its supermarkets from next month after a ban was imposed in multiple states.
Ikea slashes prices on 700-plus products
Lovers of the iconic brand will be rushing to make the most of the plummeting prices before the items fly off the shelves.
Mother’s Day 2023: 30 gift ideas to treat mum
Australians are set to spend $925 million on mothers this year. Take a look at the top gifts she will love.
Company collapsed owing $5m
The full financial fallout has been revealed after the collapse of a business that raked in $20 million from services provided to Woolworths and Coles.
Siblings turn hobby into six-figure idea
What started out as a childhood passion for an Aussie brother-sister duo, has turned into a thriving six-figure business all because of one idea.
What’s open this Easter long weekend
Whether you’re heading on holiday or staying at home over Easter, it’s handy to know what’s open and what’s closed over the long weekend.
High school mates turn $40k into $4.5m
The Adelaide pair used to earn just $300 a week while their friends earned big bucks but now the tables have turned, as their idea finally paid off.
How to ease ‘mortgage cliff’ pain
Nearly 900,000 Aussies could be in for bill shock when their cheap pandemic fixed-rate home loan expires by the end of the year.
Moment Maccas worker held at knifepoint
Horrific footage of the moment a fast food worker was held at knifepoint by two people has been released by police.
‘Sucks’: Fashion king relaxed on $500m loss
The founder of a cult global fashion brand says he’s ready to “roll the dice” again after losing a fortune on the stock market.
$1.1 billion payday for Aussie servo chain
A servo chain that had humble beginnings as a single store in Adelaide run by refugees has just landed a lucrative $1.15 billion deal.
Popular online retailer closes after 20 years
A popular online book retailer has announced it is shutting up shop in a matter of weeks after almost 20 years in business.
Aussie company snapped up for $3.7 billion
A major beauty brand has bought out a renowned sustainable wellness label in a sale that’s smashed record deals in Australia.
Rare Lamborghini lands man in court
Debt collectors showed up to seize a rare purple supercar from a Sydney premises last December – but when they got there, things took a strange turn.
Odd logic behind shrink-wrapping
WE’VE all seen them in the supermarket — the single vegetable wrapped in plastic. Believe it or not, it’s nothing to do with freshness.
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