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You’re losing $20k a year because of climate change – and it’s predicted to get worse
As well as the cost of extreme weather and natural disasters, longer-term climatic changes are also a drag on economic productivity, the NSW Net Zero Commission says.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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- ACCC
Businesses, like runners, thrive on competition – at least, most do
It’s not just customers who like to see companies fighting for their money. Many businesses like the rivalry, too.
- Millie Muroi
First Qantas, now Coles: the star corporate lawyer beating her one-time clients
Kevin Rudd implied that Gina Cass-Gottlieb would be a patsy for the corporate world she had represented as a lawyer when she came to the ACCC. The accusation hasn’t held up.
- Nick Bonyhady
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- Supermarkets
Coles has been caught red-handed. But don’t discount this pricing loophole
The court found that Coles had misled the public. But retailers can get around the ruling by keeping certain information from shoppers.
- Bea Sherwood
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- Supermarkets
Coles to face fines ‘in the hundreds of millions’ after discounts ruled a sham
In a landmark decision, Justice Michael O’Bryan found the discounts were based on previous prices that were offered for too short a period to be considered real.
- Elias Visontay, Isabel McMillan and Jack Gramenz
Woolworths will be ‘more transparent’ with prices on the rise, vows CEO
As the fuel crisis drives up inflation across the economy, Woolworths says it will freeze prices on 300 items for three months from Friday.
- Jessica Yun
‘Pretty rude’: What shoppers thought as Woolies defended discounts in court
The supermarket chain argues that its suppliers were demanding it raise prices as inflation spiked, and it then offered shoppers genuine specials.
- Elias Visontay and Jessica Yun
Suppliers could cut us off if we don’t hike then cut prices: Woolworths
A senior manager claimed that if the supermarket didn’t comply with supplier requests, it risked losing products from its shelves.
- Elias Visontay
These influential Australian mums have done your May 10 shopping for you
From $25 to $900: The ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide for every budget.
- Lauren Ironmonger and Abby Seaman
Bread, milk and fresh veggies: Grocery inflation is creeping back
Australians have been warned there will be less fresh produce and higher prices as farmers slash their winter season planting.
- Jessica Yun