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Coles got supplier rebates for discounted promotions

Coles got supplier rebates for discounted promotions

Its "down down" campaign enabled Coles to make higher profits as more product sold, depending on deals with suppliers, a senior executive says.

Powerball owner's unlucky half for jackpots hits profit

Powerball owner's unlucky half for jackpots hits profit

Powerball owner's unlucky half for jackpots hits profit

Powerball owner's unlucky half for jackpots hits profit

The Lottery Corporation says it has delivered a resilient first-half performance, despite a relative lack of jackpots weighing on customer participation.

No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

The coalition's plan to curb Australia's migrant intake will be formally costed before its public release, delaying the exact details of its immigration policy.

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Measles curb at risk amid vaccine fear, cost and travel

Measles curb at risk amid vaccine fear, cost and travel

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in two states.

Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.

Road safety rethink urged as deaths in 50km zones surge

Road safety rethink urged as deaths in 50km zones surge

Australia must urgently review road safety amid a dramatic lift in road deaths in 50 km/h areas, a roads industry lobby group says.

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

Buyers are turning to regional Australia for housing affordability, but little relief can be found in some of the fastest-growing areas outside the cities.

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Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.

Mega miner helps push share market into the green

Mega miner helps push share market into the green

Mega miner helps push share market into the green

Mega miner helps push share market into the green

A record-high share price for one of Australia's biggest companies has helped lift the local bourse on a quiet trading day following a US bank holiday.

'Goliath won': Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit

'Goliath won': Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit

'Goliath won': Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit

'Goliath won': Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit

The defeat of a climate suit against Santos has disappointed activists but opened the public's eyes to how the resources giant developed its net-zero targets.

BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain

BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain

BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain

BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain

The world's biggest miner has broken operating records across multiple resources in the recent half as it continues to expand its exposure to a key base metal.

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby Bunting's nine revamped "stores of the future" are delivering the goods, helping the baby goods retailer grow overall same-store sales by 4.7 per cent.

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Students, staff live in fear as racism rampant at unis

Universities are being criticised for failing to tackle rampant racism, with a landmark report revealing how pervasive discrimination is on campus.

Struggling childcare workers under 'enormous pressure'

Industry, parents and policy experts will front a Senate inquiry probing Australia's scandal-plagued early childhood education sector.

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector

Farmers are rapidly adopting autonomous machinery and artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, although the industry needs stronger backing to truly thrive.

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How an empty nursing home became a housing solution

The hundreds of thousands of disused buildings across rural Australia could be transformed into worker accommodation as renewable energy projects roll out.

Shoppers care about 'fair dinkum' discounts, says Coles

A supermarket giant accused of manipulating prices has told a court the regulator is wrongly attributing “sophisticated thought processes” to grocery shoppers.

Returning ISIS brides to face 'full force' of law: PM

Australian women and children have tried to leave a Syrian refugee camp but were turned around, as Anthony Albanese promises no repatriation would be offered.

Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales

One of Australia's biggest retailers has warned nine in 10 cigarettes will be bought illegally by the end of the decade unless the tobacco excise is cut.

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting reveal the thinking behind its call to lift interest rates for the first in more than two years.

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.

Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are considering leaving cities for the regions, driven by the cost of living, work opportunities and lifestyle factors.

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