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Lettuce shortage

Lettuce shortage forces KFC & Subway to change their menu

Posted by December 30th 2022

Australia's lettuce crisis isn’t just driving up grocery prices for the everyday shopper, but also forcing fast-food chains like KFC and Subway to add cabbage to burgers and subs. KFC was the first fast-food giant to …


ALDI brings back best of British snacks in Special Buys  

PSA: ALDI brings back best of British snacks in Special Buys  

Posted by July 4th 2022

ALDI is bringing back British food week, with a selection of classic English snacks including McVitie's biscuits and Fry’s chocolate cream hitting stores from Wednesday 8, 2022. It’s the annual sale Poms in Australia look …


Woolworths to ditch ALL reusable plastic bags for good

Woolworths to ditch ALL reusable plastic bags nationwide

Posted by August 11th 2022

Woolworths will stop selling its 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags nationwide over the next year. It’s the first supermarket to pledge to remove all plastic shopping bags for good. The reusable plastic shopping bags will be …


New Golden Bakery ‘scone loaf’ divides opinions

New Golden Bakery ‘scone loaf’ divides opinions

Posted by June 30th 2022

A limited-edition ‘scone loaf’ which recently hit supermarket shelves has garnered mixed reviews online. Golden Bakery’s scone-inspired loaf includes 20 thick slices and is available from Coles, Woolworths, and other independent grocers for $5.50. The latest …



How to use Woolworths' Scan&Go

How to use Woolworths’ Scan&Go to save time when shopping

Posted by August 11th 2022

Did you know there’s a much faster way to shop and get through checkout queues at Woolworths?  The Woolies app has a little-known DIY feature − Scan&Go − that allows shoppers to scan grocery barcodes on …


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How to earn Everyday Rewards points with Origin Energy

Posted by November 2nd 2022

Origin Energy and Everyday Rewards have teamed up to help Woolworths customers save money at the checkout, with 10,000 bonus points up for grabs just for signing up. Everyday Rewards members stand to earn up to …



What is unit pricing? How to work out the REAL cost of groceries

Posted by February 23rd 2024

If you’re feeling the pinch of rising prices, especially at the supermarket, you’re not alone. A recent Canstar Blue survey revealed a whopping 71% of Australian shoppers have noticed the price of usual grocery items …


Woolworths to stop selling 15c reusable plastic bags in WA

Woolworths to stop selling 15c reusable plastic bags in WA

Posted by December 30th 2022

Woolworths will begin phasing out 15c reusable plastic bags in Western Australia this month, ahead of a statewide ban coming into effect from July 1. The supermarket will be offering shoppers 20c paper shopping bags as …



ALDI slings $129 Kärcher dupe & gardening tools in Special Buys

ALDI slings $129 Kärcher dupe & gardening tools in Special Buys

Posted by March 14th 2022

Green thumbs rejoice! ALDI is slinging some seriously cheap gardening tools in Special Buys this week; including a pressure washer similar to premium brand Kärcher, but for less than half the price. The Ferrex high pressure …



Dan Murphy's store in Australia

Cheers! Dan Murphy’s using solar power to cool its drinks

Posted by May 14th 2024

Liquor merchant Dan Murphy’s has celebrated its commitment to renewable energy by proudly unveiling a new-look logo on the roof of one of its Adelaide stores, and it’s pretty genius. The Dan Murphy’s Brickworks store in …



Kmart sandwich maker reviews

Are Kmart sandwich makers any good? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Spreading butter on both sides of the bread may seem like the way to make the perfect toastie, but the real secret sauce is actually the sandwich maker. While a good jaffle maker can help …



Burger Man chips are back!

PSA: Burger Man Saucee chips are back!

Posted by February 16th 2022

Burger Man Saucee chips are now back in Woolworths, decades after the nostalgic party snacks were discontinued. The Aussie classic is back on sale in Woolies stores nationwide and shoppers are already going wild over the …


Kmart Anko Air Fryers Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Does the Kmart Anko air fryer really sizzle? Or do modest features make it a little underdone, especially compared to other affordable alternatives on the market? We take a look at the air fryers currently …


Vegemite 'Cheesybite' gets a makeover under a Bega rebrand

Vegemite ‘Cheesybite’ rebranded under Bega Cheese

Posted by July 1st 2022

Say goodbye to ‘Cheesybite’ and hello to ‘Vegemite & Cheese’ − marking the first time the Bega logo appears on a Vegemite product. For reference, Bega Cheese purchased the Vegemite brand in 2017, returning it to …