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- Climate crisis
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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Whey protein is running out as food companies put it in everything
Our insatiable demand for protein has Big Food grappling with shortages and skyrocketing prices of whey protein.
- Kristina Peterson and Ilena Peng
- Opinion
- Competition
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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- Shopping
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
- Editorial
- For subscribers
Coles loses credibility with less-than-meets-the-eye discounts
The court finding delivers a huge blow to Coles’ reputation as a reliable and trustworthy business.
- The Herald's View
- Analysis
- Companies
Woolworths will be battening down the hatches after ACCC slays Coles’ false discounts
If battling Aussies were shopping for another reason to hate Australia’s supermarket duopoly, the competition watchdog has handed it to them on a platter.
- Colin Kruger
‘Boys’ club’: Former Woolworths executive sues over alleged bullying
The supermarket giant is facing another court case from a senior manager who alleges she faced extreme overwork and hostile colleagues.
- Millie Muroi
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- World markets
ASX falls as oil hits new wartime high, Woolies slumps on inflation warning
The Australian sharemarket has extended its losing streak as Brent oil soared to a wartime high after a report that Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on new military options for Iran.
- Staff writers
- Opinion
- Consumer affairs
Woolies launches charm offensive for customers as shareholders take a hit
Woolworths is love-bombing customers in a strategy to win market share and improve loyalty - at least in the near term.
- Elizabeth Knight
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