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Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up

Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up

Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.

Aussie shares top records as results support mega moves

Aussie shares top records as results support mega moves

Aussie shares top records as results support mega moves

Aussie shares top records as results support mega moves

Australia's leading index has reset record highs as liquidity continues to flow into large caps and miners.

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

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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Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste

Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste

Fruit, vegetables and nuts have smashed production value records amid greater export demand, but growers say they are not seeing any of the profit.

Grocery giant hits 17-month high on 'fantastic result'

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.

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

A small increase in underlying inflation has led to growing expectations the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate in coming months.

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

The government has been urged to draw a clean break on any changes to taxes on investment properties as it considers major reforms in the federal budget.

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Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

AI will rob Australia of its writers, musicians and filmmakers unless there's an overhaul of intellectual property protections, a professor warns.

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.

'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout

'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout

'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout

'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout

Iron ore miner Fortescue has raised its interim profit and will pay out 65 per cent of earnings to shareholders, as it continues to decarbonise its business.

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Australia has the energy resources to host data centres and they can be built to play nicely with the electricity network, the federal climate minister says.

WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up

WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up

WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up

WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up

The era of manually written code is over, the boss of logistics technology group WiseTech Global says, as it becomes the latest company to flag AI job cuts.

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient, Flight Centre boss Graham Turner says, after the group lifted interim earnings by four per cent.

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Shares in the world's biggest pizza company have sold off sharply after a mixed earnings result, even though it swung to a profit as revenues declined.

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Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.

Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on

Wagering giant Tabcorp has absorbed the $10 million impact of winning punters in the first half of 2025/26, thanks to the diversification of its business.

NBL ace Cotton open to pursuit of Glasgow gold

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has had dialogue with Gangurrus coach Adam Forde about lining up for Australia's 3x3 team at the Commonwealth Games.

How AI is helping criminals target more victims online

Cyber criminals are turning to artificial intelligence tools to write malicious code, proofread scam emails and increase the volume of their attacks.

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The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge after a bomb threat, but police have cleared the area and say there's no public threat.

'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms

Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

A high-speed rail network linking major cities in Australia would come at a huge cost but is gaining momentum as experts tout the cost savings for commuters.

'Grave allegations': push grows to dump disgraced royal

Australia is leading the charge to dump former prince Andrew from the royal line of succession after a series of damning allegations.

Australian shares creep lower as tech stocks tumble

Strong raw materials and energy stocks have minimised the losses on the local bourse, as local IT, consumer retail and real estate stocks declined.

Legal doubts emerge over travel home ban for ISIS bride

Policies designed to deal with families linked to Islamic terrorists could breach the constitution, as politicians clash over how to deal with the issue.

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