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‘Down, down’: Coles supermarket sales trail big rival

Coles has cut the earnings outlook for its supermarkets division after sales momentum eased due to tougher competition from its rivals, including Woolworths.

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Murderer fails to overturn Vegemite prison ban

A murderer unable to eat Vegemite behind bars has lost a case arguing he was being denied his human right to enjoy his culture as an Australian.

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Eating fruit linked to better mental health for teens

Eating more fruit and drinking less sugary drinks has been linked in a new study with a reduced likelihood of developing anxiety or depression.

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Kitchens have their Michelin moment in Australia first

A restaurant has earned itself Australia's first and only two Michelin stars as more than 70 eateries are recognised by the famed fine-dining benchmark.

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Consumer watchdog cracks down on alleged egg cartel

Australia's biggest egg suppliers have been accused of banding together to block their competitors and inflate prices, allegations the companies deny.

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Aussie wagyu producer raises the ‘steaks’ a third time

An Aussie wagyu beef producer has won a global award for the third time in a row, in a show of confidence for the sector, which is the world's largest exporter.

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Woolies wins the grocery wars, lifts sales and profits

Woolworths has confirmed its Ooshies collectibles campaign helped drive sales going into the new financial year, after it beat Coles during 2025/26.

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High-protein trend helps bulk up big Aussie food brand

Bega Cheese, which makes cheddar, yoghurt and peanut butter alongside popular spreads like Vegemite, is back in the black after a protein-driven turnaround.

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Isolation leaving the elderly at risk of malnutrition

Why are elderly Australians "starving"? A report has found isolation can put older Australians at risk of malnutrition.

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‘Ludicrous’ US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.

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Holy guacamole: Aussie avos set to smash supply records

The Australian avocado supply is forecast to smash records after a dip, in a-peeling news for lovers of the Sunday brunch staple.

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Supermarket giant fights watchdog on mining store block

A major supermarket has launched a legal challenge to a landmark competition ruling blocking it from opening a second supermarket in a mining centre.

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Brisbane Startup Fights Food Waste One Loaf at a Time

Two Brisbane companies have teamed up to slash your grocery bills and save premium Sonoma sourdough from going to waste.

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Watchdog backed in landmark rejection of regional Coles

A key business group in a mining town with six supermarkets has thrown its support behind a decision to block Coles from opening a new store.

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Fried chicken fix spices up job creation, opening hours

Australia's KFC operator is close to finishing offloading its Taco Bell chain to focus on fried chicken, with the promise of more jobs for young people.

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Penfolds maker focuses on top drops as tastes shift

Treasury Wine Estates believes its future lies in focusing on its top 10 "power" brands, including its flagship Penfolds reds, to improve shareholder returns.

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Taco ’bout a bad time: Aussie chain ditches US ambition

Shares in an Aussie-born Mexican fast-food chain have surged after it ditched its plan to crack the competitive US market, where Chipotle and Taco Bell rule.

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Beef lovers steer it home for billionaire-backed firm

Australian Agriculture Co has delivered its highest annual operating profit after strong consumer demand for Aussie beef pushed up prices, despite flood losses.

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Shoppers could pay more after Coles misconduct ruling

Supermarket prices could stay higher for longer following a ruling that Coles misled its customers with non-genuine discounts, according to one retail expert.

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Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes ‘Down Down’

The consumer watchdog will be seeking a "significant penalty" to act as a deterrent to Coles and others, after a court found the supermarket misled shoppers.

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Supermarket giants brace for ruling on ‘fake’ discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

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‘System broken’: more going hungry as food crisis hits

Charities are buckling under a surge of hungry Australians as fuel price pressures swell into a "cost of surviving" crisis.

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Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.

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Solemn services and fish frenzies used to mark Easter

As punters marked Good Friday by rushing to the markets to secure fresh fish and seafood, some parishioners paid respect to the day's biblical origins.

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Bigger fines for dodgy servos but fuel fears remain

Fresh produce is likely to go up in price as higher fuel costs flow through the nation's supply chains, but relief to petrol shortages is on the way.

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Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.

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‘Significant spikes’: servos to face huge gouging fines

Service stations could face $100 million fines for intentionally ripping off customers as panic buying places consumers under pressure at the pump.

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Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Panic buying has forced some regional service stations to impose fuel restrictions as farmers warn shoppers to brace for grocery price hikes.

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High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

Farmers are having to send their livestock up to four hours' drive away to be processed, as limited access to local abattoirs raises food security concerns.

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Grocery giant hits 17-month high on ‘fantastic result’

Woolworths has delivered better-than-expected earnings while improving customer satisfaction scores, sending its shares soaring to a 17-month high.

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Cheese giant hails culture as Bega hits four-year high

Australian dairy giant Bega has posted a positive earnings result, buoyed by ongoing demand for its brands and operational transformation.