Woolworths Prices Rise While Coles And Aldi Become Cheaper: Report
Even without discounts, Choice found that prices at Coles and Aldi went down, while Woolworths experienced a small increase. Aldi's grocery prices remained mostly the same, from March to December last year, dropping by just 0.3%.
Jeanswest Collapse Marks Another Blow To Australian Fashion Industry As Costs Rise
The company's administrators hope to keep the brand running online, which might help save some jobs; however, most of the workers are in the stores that will be closing.
Queensland Faces Backlash Over 2032 Olympic Stadium Plan On Sacred Indigenous Land
Premier David Crisafulli had previously promised not to build a new athletics stadium and specifically ruled out Victoria Park as a location. However, the government is now expected to follow a recommendation from its Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority to move forward with the project.
Queensland Braces For 'Year's Worth' Of Rain As Severe Storms, Flood Warnings Sweep Inland Areas
The wild weather will continue until Tuesday morning as a low-pressure system develops inland, as per the bureau. Some areas, including Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, and Maranoa and Warrego, could receive up to 200mm of rain.
World Happiness Report 2025: Australia And New Zealand Fall Behind As Nordic Nations Lead
Following a survey comprising over 100,000 people from 140 countries, Australia dropped out of the top 10 nations, ranking 11th in the latest World Happiness Report.
Myer Reports 40% Profit Decline Despite Steady Revenue, Blames Spending Slowdown And Logistics Issues
The store has attributed the decline to cautious consumer spending and challenges in its business restructuring. Despite this, the total revenue remained steady at AU$1.83 billion.
Online Shopping Boom: Australians Spent AU$69B In 2024, Millennials Lead The Surge
Millennials were the biggest spenders at $25 billion, while Gen X, Gen Z, and Baby Boomers spent AU$19 billion, AU$12 billion, and AU$10 billion, respectively.
Westpac Slashes Variable Home Loan Rates To 5.84% Amid Growing Competition Among Banks
Westpac's decision to compete directly with ANZ Bank is being seen as a positive move for customers.
Ledge Point Bushfire: Residents Told It's Too Late To Evacuate As Flames Close In
Department of Fire and Emergency Services has advised residents to stay inside a room with running water before the fire reaches them, warning that the extreme heat could be deadly.
US Questionnaire On Policy Compliance Raises Concerns In Australian Universities
A questionnaire was sent to university researchers in the past two weeks, requiring a response within 48 hours. The document contains over 30 questions aimed at assessing eligibility for funding.
Severe Thunderstorm Leaves Over 10,000 Homes Without Power In Perth
Due to the severe weather and a high number of power failures, some customers may experience long outages, especially in areas where special equipment like elevated work platforms is needed for repairs.
Prime Minister Albanese Urges Australians To Choose Local Soft Drinks To Counter US Tariffs
Albanese is using soft drinks as a symbolic protest against American trade policies, urging Australians to back local businesses by opting for flavors like ginger beer, sarsaparilla, lemon-lime and bitters, guava, and Burgundee creaming soda.
How To Claim Cyclone Alfred Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Disaster Recovery Allowance is a temporary income support payment for people who can show they lost income because of a disaster. It is available for up to 13 weeks for employees, small business owners, and farmers who have lost their main source of income.
Centrelink Payments To Increase From March 20 As Indexation Adjustments Take Effect
Pensioners will see the biggest boost, with those on the maximum single-rate Age Pension receiving an extra AU$4.60 per fortnight, raising their total payment to AU$1,149.
Commonwealth Bank Cuts 164 Tech Jobs Despite AU$5.13B Profit, Sparking Union Outrage
The decision has caused outrage among the Finance Sector Union, which represents nearly 22,000 workers. The union is questioning why the bank is making these cuts just weeks after reporting a massive half-year profit of AU$5.13 billion.
Cyclone Alfred's Landfall Delayed: Could It Strengthen To Category 3?
Cyclones are unpredictable, and a delayed arrival can impact their strength, as they gain energy from warm ocean waters, meaning the longer they stay over water, the more powerful they can become.
OpenAI Vs. Elon Musk: Judge Rejects Bid To Block For-Profit Shift, Trial Possible
The company is still managed by a nonprofit parent organization but has faced challenges in its efforts to become a for-profit business, partly due to opposition from Elon Musk, who has become a major rival of Sam Altman.
Facebook Blocks Cyclone Alfred Searches As Tropical Storm Nears Landfall
According to Facebook users, the hashtag #cyclonealfred led to a blank page, which read: "Posts with cyclonealfred are temporarily hidden here. Some content in those posts goes against our Community Standards."
TSMC To Invest $100 Billion To Expand Chip Manufacturing In US, Trump Announces
The move aligns with Trump's broader push to boost investments in American manufacturing. It will support the development of three new advanced chip plants, expanding beyond TSMC's existing facility and two ongoing projects in Arizona. The expansion is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs.
Australia Weighs Troop Deployment To Ukraine Amid US Military Aid Freeze
Prime Minister Albanese emphasized that while the U.S. was an important ally, Australia made its own foreign policy decisions. He reaffirmed that supporting Ukraine aligned with Australia's national interest, and his government remained committed to that stance.
51% Of Americans Support Automatic US Citizenship: Survey Reveals Deep Partisan Divide
The survey found that 76% of Democrats believe all children born in the U.S. should automatically become citizens. This view was shared by 54% of Independents and 26% of Republicans.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Threatens Queensland: How To Safeguard Your Home Before The Storm
As the tropical cyclone headed toward a heavily populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years, the Queensland government has warned the residents to get ready for impact.
Kash Patel Eyes UFC Collaboration To Boost FBI Agents' Fitness Levels
Reports say that Kash Patel aims to strengthen the FBI through collaboration with the UFC, whose CEO, Dana White, is a wealthy businessman known for supporting President Donald Trump's re-election.
Ally Fashion Collapses: 185 Stores And 1000 Staff Impacted Across Australia
The Federal Court of Australia on Friday ordered the company to close due to financial difficulties. The process began in November 2024 when Ginninderra Properties, a commercial property group, filed for the action, as stated in a public notice by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Qantas Reports AU$1.39B Profit: Airline Plans 100 New Aircraft, First Dividend Since 2019
Qantas' half-year profit is an 11% increase from the previous year, driven by strong domestic performance, especially from its budget airline, Jetstar.
Sydney Council Job Listing Sparks Backlash Over Internal Hiring Practices In Public Sector
The job ad mentioned that applicants should have previous experience in local or state government or an understanding of council services.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Strengthens In Coral Sea: Will It Impact Queensland's Coastline?
Although there is no immediate threat, the State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents to stay updated and be prepared in case the cyclone moves toward the coast.
Australia's Major Banks Stick To Hybrid Work: How They Differ From JPMorgan
American banking giant JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon called out the Gen Z employees for being distracted during virtual meetings, such as texting and checking emails while on Zoom calls.
AustralianSuper Faces AU$27 Million Penalty For Overcharging Members Due To Duplicate Accounts
AustralianSuper manages over 3.5 million members and is responsible for 14.6% of all superannuation accounts in the country.
Australia's Unemployment Rises To 4.1%: Jobseekers Face 'Ghosting' Amid Record Workforce Participation
The increase in the unemployment rate was also influenced by workers who had secured jobs, but were yet to start their new roles after the summer.