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Australians dropping fruit and vegetables from diet amid cost-of-living crisis

ABS data shows changes in grocery consumption, prompting concerns over eating habits and the nation’s health

The Guardian - AU

Dad launches website to cut grocery bills

Grocerize compares prices to find the cheapest option.

Newcastle Herald

IGA head urges end to supermarket land grab

The chief executive of IGA's parent company has slammed Coles and Woolworths for hoarding land as a way to prevent competition in the sector.

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This small Canberra grocer's strategy to take on Woolworths and Coles

As big chains come under scrutiny, some independents thrive in the shadows.

The Canberra Times

Museum loses anti-discrimination case – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Canberra's 'David and Goliath' supermarket battle

Independent ACT retailers are seeking a level playing field.

The Canberra Times

Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown

The heads of Coles and Woolworths will be grilled by a Senate committee examining supermarket prices as debate rages about the power of the two retail giants.

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Emerson says breaking up supermarkets ‘too heavy handed’ as Dutton derides ‘Mickey Mouse review’

Review chief defends decision not to recommend powers that could break up supermarkets for bad behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Big business in Australia faces less competition than almost anywhere else – and likes it that way

There are calls to break up the supermarkets, but divestiture powers could be more useful in other sectors of the economy

The Guardian - AU

PM says transparency around aid worker’s death ‘in Israel’s interest’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

AAP

Australia’s big supermarkets could face penalties of up to $10m under proposed mandatory code

Government report stops short of recommending powers to break up big chains despite calls for forced divestiture laws

The Guardian - AU

'Big monstrosity': Business concerned about proposed Woolworths

See renders and maps of proposed development.

The Canberra Times

MP invited to chip in to help GP patients

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Woolies plans new supermarket on busy Lambton Road strip

The grocery giant has lodged plans with Newcastle council.

Newcastle Herald

Gambling emerges as the main NRL game

Letters and Short Takes, March 28

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket veggie chip taste test: my notes on the aroma are ‘rancid oil’ and ‘farts’

From a sulfuric-smelling vegetable product to a surprise winner, Jess Ho ponders the definition of a chip – and crunches through nine grain, corn and ‘turtle’ specimens

AAP

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

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The Canberra Times

Woolworths' plan for bigger supermarket in ACT suburb splits opinion

The supermarket wants to expand across an open-air carpark.

AAP

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.

The Guardian - AU

Delay in court case for man accused of vandalising Woolworths over Australia Day stance

Six-week adjournment granted for Travis Profke, 40, who is accused of spray-painting graffiti on Queensland Woolworths store

AAP

Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.

AAP

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket yoghurt taste test: ‘Greek is almost always superior to plain’

From the ‘refined and unradical’ to ‘mild, emotionless’ mouthfuls, Nicholas Jordan samples 17 unsweetened, unflavoured yoghurts – and experiences culture shock.

AAP

'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers

The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing.

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