Aussie Fuel Prices Crack the $4-a-Litre Mark
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Australians are beginning to feel the impact at the bowser. In some remote parts of the Northern Territory, diesel prices are already nearing $4 per litre, raising fears that the global conflict could drive fuel costs even higher in the days ahead.
Why the war on Iran could hit Australia harder than you think
Australia’s swift support for the U.S. strike on Iran raises urgent questions about security, sovereignty, and the risks of deeper military alliances. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the consequences may reach far beyond the battlefield—potentially placing Australia in the strategic crosshairs.
MV Retail Advisory Launches to Help Retailers Navigate a New Era of Growth
Launching in March 2026, MV Retail Advisory has been founded by leading retail pioneers to help retailers and consumer brands navigate structural change, sharpen competitiveness and unlock sustainable growth. The firm combines deep operational expertise with practical, execution-focused strategy to support businesses as they adapt to rising costs, digital acceleration and evolving customer expectations.
Coles posts $511m half-year profit
Coles Group has reported a $511 million half-year profit, down 11.3 per cent, as it faces a Federal Court battle over alleged misleading “Down Down” discounts. Amid scrutiny from the consumer watchdog, the supermarket says artificial intelligence will play a central role in reshaping its sales strategy, with executives outlining plans to use AI to better target promotions and rebuild customer trust.
Officeworks Revenue Up 4.7pc, Earnings Slide Amid Major Cost Reset
Officeworks lifted first-half revenue 4.7 per cent to $1.84 billion but posted a 21.8 per cent drop in earnings as transformation costs weighed on profit. The retailer is pushing ahead with a major cost-reset program, expanding own-brand ranges, sharpening its in-store and online offer, and investing further in lower prices as it targets long-term growth, stronger omnichannel performance and a rebound in earnings from FY27.
What Trump’s tariff means for Aussies
Australian exporters are on edge as Donald Trump threatens to lift US tariffs to 15 per cent; a move still shrouded in legal uncertainty but with the potential to hit key sectors from manufactured metals to lamb. While Canberra scrambles for clarity and markets remain surprisingly calm, businesses warn the real damage may come not from the tariff itself, but from the growing cloud of uncertainty hanging over global trade.