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Coles boss Leah Weckert says shoppers are feeling more optimistic.

Home brands bolster Coles as shoppers look for cheap treats

Coles boss Leah Weckert says the supermarket giant is harnessing the popularity of its premium private-label range as shoppers look for affordable treats and ways to recreate restaurant experiences at home.

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THE ECONOMIST: How Donald Trump, debt and tariffs undermine the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation in the US.

Donald Trump’s interest-rate crusade will be self-defeating

THE ECONOMIST: How Donald Trump, debt and tariffs undermine the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation in the US.

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Intel has warned of ‘adverse reactions’ from investors and employees to the Trump Administration taking a stake in the company.

Intel wary of risks as Trump secures 10 per cent stake

Intel has warned of ‘adverse reactions’ from investors and employees to the Trump Administration taking a stake in the company.

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Australian supermarkets watch their sales soar as more customers walk through their doors.

‘Clear strategy’: Coles announces bumper sales

Supermarket giant Coles has announced an eye-watering full-year profit as Australians spend more in each shop.

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Australia Post has temporarily suspended parcel deliveries to the US.

Australia Post halt parcels due to US duty-free change

Australia Post has temporarily suspended parcel deliveries to the US ahead of tariff changes announced under the Trump Administration, which will end the duty-free exemption.

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Tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk. AP

Musk’s xAI sues Apple, OpenAI over alleged scheme

Elon Musk’s xAI and X have sued Apple and OpenAI, alleging a collusive effort to undermine competition in AI chatbots by prioritising ChatGPT integration and suppressing rivals like Musk’s Grok.

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The Reserve Bank is to release the minutes of its latest meeting when it reduced interest rates. (Aap Image/AAP PHOTOS)

RBA to lift the lid on interest rate cut decision

Analysts will closely scrutinise minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest board meeting, as recent rate relief fails to bring down rising business insolvencies.

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THE WASHINGTON POST: ‘Kill Bill’ sneakers turn Japan soft power into hard profits.

‘Kill Bill’ sneakers turn Japan soft power into hard profits

THE WASHINGTON POST: Onitsuka Tiger is enjoying record sales, with tourists flooding flagship stores all over Japan.

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Consumers who would have normally purchased a bottle of wine to enjoy with their dinner at home are now going to pub trivia nights at one of Endeavour’s 354 hotels and drinking there, its boss says.

Endeavour’s hangover as drinkers head to pub for quiz nights

The embattled owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS is experiencing a shift in consumer behaviour, as drinkers opt to go to quiz nights at its pubs rather than buying a bottle of wine at its liquor stores.

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Bendigo Bank chief executive Richard Fennell in Perth last month.

Bendigo’s Up digital bank racks up record year

Up’s customer numbers leapt 29 per cent to 1.2 million in the 2025 financial year, fuelling an 11 per cent jump across the Bendigo group to 2.9 million customers.

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Of the roughly 28 million people in Australia, how many are on the age pension? Where do they live? And once they start receiving the benefit, how many years are they likely to get it for?Find out ...

Here’s exactly where all our age pensioners are living

Of the roughly 28 million people in Australia, how many are on the age pension? Where do they live? And once they start receiving the benefit, how many years are they likely to get it for?Find out ...

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Two very small changes to how Centrelink calculates your full or part-age pension are about to trim payments for thousands of retirees. Here’s what’s changing and how it will affect you ...

Your age pension is about to be clipped. Here’s why...

Two very small changes to how Centrelink calculates your full or part-age pension are about to trim payments for thousands of retirees. Here’s what’s changing and how it will affect you ...

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A sizeable increase to pension payment rates means thousands of well-heeled seniors might now qualify for a payment for the first time. Here’s what changes, and the numbers you need to know ...

More $1m+ retirees now eligible for part-pension

A sizeable increase to pension payment rates means thousands of well-heeled seniors might now qualify for a payment for the first time. Here’s what changes, and the numbers you need to know ...

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Oil and gas giant Santos is the subject of a takeover bid. NewsWire / RoyVphotography

Fresh twist in energy giant’s takeover saga

Australian energy company Santos has delivered a major update to the closely watched takeover bid from a Middle Eastern oil and gas behemoth.

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