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Supermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

Supermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.

Laundry powder price hike 'genuine', Woolies claims

Laundry powder price hike 'genuine', Woolies claims

Laundry powder price hike 'genuine', Woolies claims

Laundry powder price hike 'genuine', Woolies claims

The court stoush between the consumer watchdog and a supermarket giant has heard it used higher short-term prices to accentuate future price drops.

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AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens

AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens

Artificially intelligent chatbots on three popular social networks will share details about what teens ask with their parents under the latest reform.

Woolworths bumped price of baby food before 'discount'

Woolworths bumped price of baby food before 'discount'

Woolworths sold baby food at a higher price for just three weeks before taking off 50 cents and marketing it as a price reduction, a court has been told.

Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.

Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes

Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes

Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.

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Epic battle over Epic Country as NGA exhibition opens

Epic battle over Epic Country as NGA exhibition opens

Epic battle over Epic Country as NGA exhibition opens

Epic battle over Epic Country as NGA exhibition opens

As the exhibition at the centre of "white hands on black art" allegations opens, the damage wrought on an Aboriginal-run art collective becomes clear.

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

British MPs have rejected a proposed Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s that was being pursued by campaigners, including Hugh Grant.

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

Popular car brand earns $24m debt under pollution rules

Some of the most popular car companies in Australia and a selection of luxury brands have failed to meet emissions targets in their first year of operation.

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.

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The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

CBA to repay $68m in fees to low-income customers

Following a report by ASIC, the Commonwealth Bank says it's repaying $68 million to low-income customers who incurred unusually high banking fees.

'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up

ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic ‍failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers ‌and thousands of customers.

Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months

An embattled casino operator is on the hunt for a new boss, just weeks after regulators signed off on a rescue package from an American gambling giant.

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CommBank cops record fine over data right breaches

Australia's biggest company has paid a record fine for breaches of data sharing rules, after it failed to enable sharing for certain account types.

Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google

The world's biggest search provider will face a substantial penalty for breaking Australia's competition laws, a court has ruled, after doing deals with telcos.

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

A state watchdog has slapped a major IVF clinic with conditions for it to continue operating, after a patient was mistakenly implanted with her own embryo.

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snapchat is the latest social media app to issue warnings to young Australian users and will ask thousands of people to verify their age.

WiseTech cops first strike on pay as probe continues

An impassioned speech from an Australian technology mogul wasn't enough to woo shareholders into approving a corporate pay deal after a year of controversy.

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.

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