A regional Queensland supermarket has been cleared of discrimination after banning two customers who refused to leash their assistance dogs in-store. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) ruled that the Foodworks outlet in Agnes Water and its manager acted lawfully in enforcing store rules that required the dogs to be on leads. The case, […]
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A man has been arrested following a chaotic police pursuit across western Sydney involving a stolen Woolworths delivery truck. The incident began at around 5.45am in Bankstown, where a 29-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 23-year-old delivery driver with a stun device. He then took control of the Woolworths truck and fled the area. Emergency services
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Costco has become a serious contender in Australia’s grocery market, with annualised sales now estimated at $5 billion. Since entering the market in 2009, the US-based bulk-buying retailer has steadily expanded its influence through its membership-only model, attracting consumers looking for savings on large-volume purchases. Operating 15 warehouse-style stores across the country, Costco is now
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The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched a new initiative to address widespread misunderstandings about processed food and encourage more informed conversations about what Australians eat. Leading the campaign is cookbook author and mum of three Kelsie Heemskerk, known online as @cookwithkels_. In partnership with a content production team, the initiative explains how
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Aldi has officially joined the online grocery delivery space in Australia, marking a major shift in its competitive strategy. Partnering with DoorDash, the supermarket will begin offering home delivery this week in Canberra, with plans to expand nationally in the coming months. More than 1,800 everyday grocery items will be available for delivery through the
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Woolworths is bringing a new level of convenience to grocery shopping with the introduction of high-tech smart trolleys at its Noosa Civic store. Launching on 10 July, the digital trolleys are part of a broader push by the supermarket giant to modernise the in-store experience and make shopping more efficient for customers. The Noosa Civic
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A new national comparison has revealed which of Australia’s leading supermarkets is the most affordable for winter grocery shopping, with Aldi once again coming out ahead of its rivals. The latest findings, published by consumer advocacy group CHOICE, are based on an extensive survey of 104 supermarkets across 27 locations nationwide. The assessment focused on
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Metcash CEO Doug Jones has expressed strong confidence in the group’s ability to compete against dominant supermarket players Woolworths and Coles, as well as discount retailer Aldi, amid intensified price-cutting efforts across the sector. As Australians continue to feel the pressure of rising living costs, major supermarket chains have increased their promotional activity in an
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Two unassuming supermarket properties in Melbourne’s suburbs, one vacant and one actively trading, are quickly gaining attention from investors eager to tap into the city’s outer growth corridors. The first site, located at 39 Borrack Square, Altona North, was formerly occupied by Woolworths and is now available with vacant possession. Spanning 1,871 square metres, the
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Australia’s competition watchdog has taken a major step forward in its legal action against supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles, after all parties agreed on key facts surrounding hundreds of grocery items at the centre of the case. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges that both retailers misled customers by promoting discounts on around
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A Western Sydney supermarket has been deliberately set on fire for the third time in less than two months, sparking serious concerns in the local community. Emergency services were called to Mount Pritchard Supermarket on Meadows Road around 2am on Friday following reports of a vehicle crash. Upon arrival, authorities found a black sedan had
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Aldi is facing a significant legal challenge that could affect its long-standing private-label strategy. Global snack giant Mondelez, the company behind Oreo biscuits and Ritz crackers, has launched legal proceedings against Aldi’s US arm. The lawsuit accuses the discount retailer of selling own-brand snacks that closely resemble Mondelez’s products, both in appearance and packaging. At
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Australia’s major supermarkets are facing increasing pressure to remove cigarettes from their shelves, as health advocates push for stronger action to protect public health. The Lung Foundation Australia is calling for a nationwide ban on cigarette sales in supermarkets, arguing that the current situation makes it too easy for people to buy tobacco while doing
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