The Guardian
Woolworths promised a three-month price freeze on 300 staples, then raised prices on at least four items - including a 33% hike on chicken - because apparently 'freeze' means something different in supermarket-speak.
The Guardian
A study finds that colourful play sand sold in Australia can release airborne asbestos fibres when kids play with it, because apparently fun isn't dangerous enough already.
BBC Business
Australia's consumer watchdog sues Amazon, claiming the tech giant used unfair contract terms to force over a million subscribers to pay more to avoid ads in Prime Video.
The Guardian
Grill'd promised to donate $1 from every Tuesday burger sale to plant trees; the ACCC says only 4% of 5 million burgers actually qualified, because fine print is the real villain.
The Guardian
From dog attacks to greenwashing burgers and leadership spills that fizzle, Australia's news cycle is a delightful mess of predictable chaos and political theater.
The Guardian
Ticketmaster refuses to reveal BTS ticket prices until fans are in the queue, prompting accusations of predatory tactics and calls to the ACCC.
The Guardian
Coles' famous 'Down Down' promotion was found to be a misleading discount scheme after the supermarket shortened its price-stability rules to compete with Woolworths, leading to a court ruling that could cost it millions.
The Guardian
Coles gets caught running a 'Down Down' discount scheme that was more 'Up Up and Away,' with the court finding the supermarket misled shoppers on 13 of 14 promotional tickets.
The Guardian
PM denies Gen Z voters influenced budget tax tweaks, Coles faces discount deception verdict, and a royal commission defines antisemitism - just another Tuesday in Australian politics.
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