Golden ticket? Chocolate bars could soon become a luxury item
Cocoa prices have continued to rise and production will fall by 13 per cent this year, forcing manufacturers to increase the costs of their chocolate products.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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School’s out but Kaiden’s happily on a steep learning curve
School holiday programs are in full swing as parents turn to outside help to keep their children entertained and active. Experts say there’s nothing to feel guilty about.
- by Bridie Smith and Madeleine Heffernan
Inside the lab that tests food, detects salmonella and analyses athletes’ urine samples
Scientists at the National Measurement Institute test about 30,000 samples a year, predominantly food for nutritional value, allergens, safety or place of origin.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
What it’s like to deliver for Amazon two weeks before Christmas
Brooke is part of a growing army of people who deliver packages for the American giant, which is now estimated to be Australia’s second-biggest online retailer.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Woolies shortages to continue as industrial dispute drags on
A strike by Woolworths warehouse workers is stripping a growing number of goods from supermarket shelves, prompting customers to shop at rival stores and raising the prospect of legal action by a liquor chain owner.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Cassandra Morgan
Woolworths’ strike-busting bid to end $50m warehouse stand-off that’s cleared shelves
A picket line outside a critical distribution centre is now in its 13th day and causing alcohol shortages. Union members fighting for better pay and conditions have resolved to remain steadfast.
- by Cassandra Morgan and Madeleine Heffernan
Empty shelves at Woolworths as industrial action cripples supplies
The company confirmed that some stores in Victoria, NSW and the ACT were experiencing limited stock flow.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Gemma Grant
More fizz than rizz: Jacinta Allan’s social media fail uses sexual slang
The premier has had a hard lesson in using a younger generation’s slang. Meanwhile, Gina Rinehart wants us to be more like Argentina.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘Hectic and loose’: Towns brace for impact as schoolies celebrations kick off
Schoolies are booking accommodation up to two years in advance to party at some of the most sought-after destinations.
- by Alex Crowe and Madeleine Heffernan
Melbourne teenagers in critical condition in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning
The two young Melbourne women had been travelling in Laos. At least 10 other people are believed to have also fallen ill.
- by Melissa Cunningham, Madeleine Heffernan, Sarah Danckert and Zach Hope
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Supermarkets
Robots have been taught to help pack groceries. But they’ll never do this
The machines know which item should never go to the bottom of the bag, along with the groceries that should never be packed with fruit.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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