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Coles invests $3.5 million to boost 11 Australian producers
The funding aims to help local producers implement sustainable and innovative projects.
Jun 5, 2025

ARA projects $10.5 billion EOFY sales this year
Consumers are keen to take advantage of big-ticket and seasonal items or tax-deductible purchases.
Jun 2, 2025

PM reveals plans to ban ‘tricky tactics’. Online stores, gyms are top targets
The government hopes these changes will ease cost-of-living pressures and offer fairer treatment to consumers and suppli...
Oct 18, 2024

ARA predicts Australians will spend less on Father’s Day
Retailers can expect a decrease in Father’s Day spending as the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) predicts that Aus...
Aug 13, 2024

Little Birdie snapped up by CashRewards
Cashback platform Cashrewards has acquired the shopping companion startup Little Birdie, ending the latter's three-month...
Aug 7, 2024

Aussies tune out online influencers; prefer strangers’ ratings
Despite the drop in influencer effectiveness, targeted online ads can still grab attention and lead to purchases when th...
Jul 23, 2024

Penfolds unveils inaugural recipients of $1 million grant
The program received over 80 applications from businesses, individuals, and community organisations nationwide.
Jul 10, 2024

Melbourne-based startup Cullen Jewellery goes global
The brand has been monitoring the progress of lab-grown sapphires and believes that the quality now meets its standards.
Jun 27, 2024

From coffee to concrete: Victoria’s innovative pathway project
The team developed a technique to make concrete 30 per cent stronger by using coffee biochar made with a low-energy proc...
May 29, 2024

ARA predicts $1 billion cash splash for Mother’s Day
Popular gifts for mothers this year are flowers (41 per cent), alcohol and food (17 per cent), experiences (16 per cent)...
May 8, 2024