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ACCC continues scrutiny of influencers and online reviews

The ACCC is currently scrutinising misleading online reviews and influencer endorsements to ensure they comply with Australian Consumer Law.

Detectives have charged a man following an investigation into a fire that destroyed a Mobil service station near Gundagai earlier this year.

Coles and Woolworths have both confirmed their attendance at next year’s Senate inquiry and are ready to engage with the committee.

Bowser Bean has opened a drive-through at its Kyneton site, enabling customers to grab its food and coffee offer quickly and easily.

Metcash has reported its half-year results, with sales growth across the business, including a strong performance for the food division.

Milk prices are expected to increase in 2024, with sluggish global milk supply growth expected across most export regions.

Coffee sold at Apco Café 24/7 and Jack’s Café have picked up medals at the 2023 Australasian Golden Bean Competition.

Viva Energy will develop a network of 30 EV charging stations across its Shell-branded network in NSW, to be rolled out over the coming years.

Coles and Woolworths are set to face scrutiny at a Senate inquiry into the price gouging of major supermarkets during a cost-of-living crisis.

Norco’s Lismore ice-cream factory is welcoming back its 130 employees following an 18-month and $100 million recovery process.

7-Eleven’s Australian arm has been sold to its Japanese parent company, Seven & I Holdings, in a deal worth $1.71 billion.

A 27-year-old man was arrested after being found on the rooftop of an Ampol service station in Prospect, threatening to set the business alight.

7-Eleven has collaborated with fashion label Double Rainbouu to launch a limited-edition, custom-designed collection.