Christmas 2025 Supermarket Trading Hours Guide
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas and New Year trading hours for Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and IGA across Australia. Plan your shop now!
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas and New Year trading hours for Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and IGA across Australia. Plan your shop now!
Queensland motorists are paying up to $25 more per tank as petrol prices spike weeks early. The RACQ slams the 'unjustified' hike as a deliberate cash grab before Christmas.
REA Group forecasts Perth property prices will rise 7-10% in 2026, driven by a severe housing shortage. Get the latest insights on WA's booming real estate market.
WA's Economic Regulation Authority approves a major price rise for the Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline, set to cost users nearly $1 billion more over five years. Discover the impact on bills and the energy transition.
A shopper found a fake Woolworths specials tag in Booragoon mocking CEO bonuses, sparking debate. It's part of a GetUp! campaign against price gouging. Read more.
Consumer group Choice reveals Aldi as the cheapest for a standard grocery shop, beating Coles and Woolworths. See the price comparison and how you can save.
Kendrick Lamar brought his Grand National Tour to Perth's Spilt Milk festival with a spectacular 75-minute set. Doechii and a stellar line-up also rocked the Claremont Showground.
First home buyers are dominating Western Australia's regional property markets, pushing median prices up by over 2.3% in a single quarter. Discover which towns are leading the surge.
Experts warn a growing consumer shift away from major supermarkets may not curb their power. Farmers demand fair treatment as distrust in Coles and Woolworths hits record highs.
Western Australian renters are paying an extra $20,000 a year as rents skyrocket, pushing families to the edge. New data reveals the crisis, with urgent calls for rent caps and government intervention. Read the full story.
A major shift is underway as Australians abandon supermarkets for direct farm purchases. New data reveals a crisis of confidence in food origin, quality, and waste. Discover the sustainable alternatives.
Explore the untold story of Scarborough's Snake Pit, the 1950s Perth milk bar where bodgies and widgies defied convention, sparking a moral panic and forging Australia's first youth subculture. Discover the history.
Squadron Energy says its Port Kembla LNG terminal is the sole fix for the East Coast's gas crisis, set for 2028 but ready by 2027. Read how it aims to cut prices and reliance on new fields.
A new analysis reveals the priciest and most affordable streets in the ACT, with Forrest's Arthur Circle leading the luxury market. Discover the key drivers and surprising affordability findings.
Australia faces potential oil supply disruptions as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, threatening global energy security and local fuel prices. Read the full analysis.
The $65 million second stage of Kardinya Park Shopping Centre's redevelopment is now open, featuring 550 new parking bays, a wellness precinct, and an expanded Coles. Discover the new dining and retail options.
Reece Walsh and Keano Kini headline the must-have bargain buys for NRL SuperCoach 2026. Get the full price list and strategy tips to dominate your league.
Get the inside scoop on the best bargain buys for NRL SuperCoach 2026, including stars like Reece Walsh and Keano Kini. Plan your winning fantasy team now!
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
The West Australian's 14 Days of Christmas giveaway offers 70 chances to win $200 Woolworths eGift Cards. Find daily code words in the paper from December 6-19.
Perth's property market has smashed records, reaching a staggering $1.1 trillion valuation. Discover the drivers behind this historic surge and what it means for homeowners and buyers.
Shoppers in Melbourne voice concerns over new Woolworths anti-theft gates, fearing they hinder wheelchair users and parents. The supermarket says it's a trial with assistance available. Read the full story.
New data reveals a 50% surge in Australian households on energy hardship arrangements. See which states are hardest hit and the political battle over power prices.
House prices in Canberra's most affordable suburbs are rising fastest, with Tuggeranong leading at 5.8% growth. Experts cite first home buyer demand and government schemes as key drivers. Read the full analysis.
Geelong's property market finishes November strong with multiple million-dollar sales. Discover which suburbs performed best and what's driving the surge.
Geelong's property market shows remarkable strength with multiple homes selling above reserve. Discover which suburbs performed best in our latest market analysis.
The Handmade Canberra Christmas market opens this weekend at EPIC, rescheduled due to the Spilt Milk concert featuring Kendrick Lamar. Don't miss 260+ artisan stalls.
Spilt Milk festival releases set times for Perth, with Kendrick Lamar headlining. New acts Genesis Owusu and Lotte Gallagher join the line-up. Get your tickets now!
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale residents are campaigning against a proposed Coles supermarket, advocating instead for a community-owned eco-centre. Join the movement shaping the Bellarine's future.
Geelong's property market shows remarkable strength with multiple homes selling above reserve. Discover which suburbs performed best in our latest market analysis.