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George and Emmanuel Conias are co-owners of Mick’s Nuts, which has been in operation since 1972.

‘You’re still here!’: The West End nut shop that has barely changed in 50 years

A tiny shop with a big history, Mick’s Nuts on Hardgrave Road is a beacon of tradition in an ever-evolving neighbourhood.

  • Nick Dent

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Happy result: Norma and Curtis Hancock with Save Our Store campaigners including Christine Mierisch, seated, front right, and Liz Monty, standing left, in green.

Norma is almost 90. She just bought a beloved general store in regional Victoria

The heart of the town of Guildford will beat again when the century-old store reopens this weekend.

  • Carolyn Webb
Waiting for a parcel can be an emotional rollercoaster.

My online habit causes me great despair, but I just can’t kick it

Why does online shopping sometimes turn us into the worst versions of ourselves: needy, obsessive and unsatisfied?

  • Kerri Sackville
A Choice survey found that a basket of 14 grocery items was 25 per cent cheaper at Aldi over rivals – but no everyone agrees with its findings.

‘Real concerns’: Supermarket giants still in the watchdog’s crosshairs

Supermarkets, telcos, online influencers and excessive credit card surcharges will all come under scrutiny from the powerful competition regulator in 2025-26.

  • Clancy Yeates
Super Retail Group chief executive Anthony Heraghty.

Retail giant’s handling of alleged affair sent whistleblower to federal minister

The disclosure sparked drastic action from the corporate watchdog to investigate conduct at the Super Retail Group over a claimed affair between the chief executive and a staff member.

  • Nick McKenzie and Max Mason
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Kitchen discovery takes the cake

While Monaro remains a bell-ringer seat.

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The Fluicer and its dupes.

Dupe culture and patent costs threaten the next great Australian inventions

It is a shame two successive governments have failed to address a 2021 patent law review’s 16 recommendations.

  • The Herald's View
Dreamfarm’s flat-design juicer ‘Fluicer’ has been ripped off by Kmart and Temu. Dreamfarm founder and ceo Alex Gransbury.

Alex’s invention made global headlines. Then he saw it at Kmart for $5

Designer and inventor Alex Gransbury saw his award-winning citrus juicer reproduced in a $5 knock-off – and there’s not much he can do about dupe culture.

  • Jessica Yun and Daniel Lo Surdo
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Ditching the rivalry

For trans-Tasman goodwill.

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Updated product lacks polish

We didn’t even know the kiwi was threatened.

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