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Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

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Australia to be scored on its renewable energy progress

Australian efforts to cut emissions and generate more renewable electricity will be tracked and traced by a climate group.

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Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products

Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.

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Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Woolworths has cast itself as being in competition with cake shops and newsagents, while also showing the might of its construction arm.

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Plug in, get paid: EV drivers to tap into batteries

Electric vehicle drivers could plug their cars into the electricity grid and earn money next year following a partnership between two manufacturers.

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Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

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Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

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Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.

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Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

The nearest supermarket rival to Coles and Woolworths says it's focused on trying to woo new customers rather than expanding its chain of Australian stores.

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Farmers fear being frozen out by supermarket giants

Produce growers face limited export opportunities, low bargaining power and high costs to supply Australian supermarket giants, an inquiry has heard.

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New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.

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‘Frustrated, sceptical’ consumers lose trust in grocers

Consumers doubt rising costs are totally to blame for higher grocery prices, as profits fall for manufacturers struggling to pass on surging costs.

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Optus regrets ‘unacceptable’ conduct alleged by ACCC

Australia's second-largest telco says it failed to meet expectations after the consumer watchdog alleged "unconscionable conduct" against vulnerable customers.

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Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles are accelerating in Australia as a tax deadline approaches, but some automotive groups say an extension is needed.

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Read null about it: privacy changes could bury news

Changes to Australian privacy laws could open an avenue for powerful people to shut down news coverage, a group has told a Senate inquiry.

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Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will fight the consumer watchdog over accusations of dodgy "price drop" campaigns.

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Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Subtle changes in the words used by generative AI tools could act as a virtual watermark for the text they produce to tip off readers, research has found.

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No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

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Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.

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More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

Owners of 10 Kia model vehicles are being urged to park them away from flammable structures after the discovery of a serious fire risk with an electrical part.

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Green ideals meet hip-pocket pain as power prices surge

Young Australians are most likely to pay a premium to access renewable energy at home, a study has found, but high energy prices are turning off others.

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Qantas fined for selling seats on cancelled flights

A Federal Court judge has approved a $100 million fine, agreed by the consumer watchdog and Qantas, after the airline sold seats on already cancelled flights.

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Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Rideshare giant Uber is making changes to encourage more drivers to adopt electric vehicles, including knocking hybrid cars out of 'green' service.

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Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech

Electric cars could become energy storage solutions as part of a two-year project launched by the NRMA and university researchers.

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Tight gas market to remain as additional wells approved

Two offshore drilling licences have been approved to bring more gas to the domestic east coast market as experts warn of potential shortfalls next winter.

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Australia’s first solar garden prepares for its harvest

Solar gardens could be a solution for people locked out of the booming renewable energy market, experts say, as the first of its kind prepares to pay investors.

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Coles and Woolworths head down, down to federal court

The consumer watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court amid allegations the retailers allegedly artificially increased prices on hundreds of goods.

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National safety rules needed to curb e-bike fire risks

Electric scooters, bicycles and skateboards should be inspected and some removed from online platforms following dangers identified in a NSW inquiry.

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Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Putting solar panels on the roofs of businesses, new homes and social housing could double Australia's renewable power, a study has found.

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AI is coming to your smartphone but not the guardrails

Tech giant Apple is expected to launch its first iPhones with generative AI within days but experts say the technology still lacks safeguards.

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