Retail giant bans music in its stores

MUSIC lovers look away. A major department store has sparked controversy by switching off music in shops, and some want restaurants and pubs to follow suit.

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Woolies comes clean on laundry scam

WOOLIES has been ordered to pay a $9 million fine for its part in an deal which duped Aussie customers into paying more for laundry detergents.

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‘Optimism’ lockouts could be loosened

CAMPAIGNERS are optimistic changes to the lockout laws could be coming with ‘hysteria’ replaced by ‘reasonable conversation’.

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The ultimate travel smartcard hack?

HE’S managed to travel more than 1500km for less than $20 due to a travel smartcard loophole but you won’t be able to enjoy the perk for long.

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The supermarket of the future

IT’S like a bizarre combination of Minority Report, Wall-E and Paddock to Plate. Welcome to the supermarket of the future.

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Woolworths is now cheaper than Coles

WOOLWORTHS is finally cheaper than Coles. While the big two are still more expensive than Aldi, the price cuts are starting to show.

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Retail cannibals eat their friends

RETAIL cannibalism is the new thing taking down giant department stores, with some stores “eating” their friends out of business.

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