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Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Thousands of pieces of furniture are still devoid of tipping warnings, despite it being made mandatory six months ago. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Queen Street Mall, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality

Despite the headwinds of booming online services, Brisbane’s inner-city retail sector is growing with a record number of businesses registered in the area. The
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Couple Christmas shopping. | Newsreel

Solid spending data lights up Xmas expectations

Australian retailers are looking forward to a positive Christmas season with retail spending figures solid over the past year. Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO
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CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards. Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,
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Clothes in Solomon Islands. | Newsreel

Fast fashion fail impacts Pacific neighbours

A Queensland-made documentary is shining a light on the impact of fast fashion on Pacific island nations. To be launched this week, the new documentary made by
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Worker installing roof-top solar. | Newsreel

Day-time window of free electricity under new offer

Australians will have access to free solar power, regardless of whether they have solar panels on their roof, under a new retail energy offer. Federal Climate Change and
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Santa ready to receive Aussie wish lists

Santa is now accepting mail from Aussie kids, with Australia Post opening its service to the North Pole. Australia Post Executive General Manager Retail, Brand and
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Sustainability reporting. | Newsreel

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Global companies are improving their commitment to sustainability, despite less than a third releasing relevant information. The OECD’s recently-released Global
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Bvlgari 18K gold diamond necklace. | Newsreel

Lost and rare items waiting in the departure lounge

An $11,000 Bvlgari 18K gold diamond necklace is among the lost treasures being sold through Brisbane Airport’s annual auction. Brisbane Airport Media & Corporate
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Dog on the Tucker Box Kiosk and Farm Shop. | Newsreel

New feel for four-legged icon on road to Gundagai

An iconic pitstop on many an Aussie road trip has undergone a transformation after almost 70 years of operation. The much-loved Dog on the Tucker Box Kiosk and Farm Shop
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