Stories from Sydney · Australia

Australia's Federal Court ruled Coles guilty of misleading customers with its 'down-down' pricing strategy. This ruling impacts consumer trust and supermarket advertising practices.

Researchers have found a 9,000-year-old tooth treated for a cavity, indicating ancient dentistry. The holy tooth is the oldest known example of dental treatment, pushing back evidence of dentistry by 0 years.

Concerns about Naveed Akram, the Bondi gunman, were raised with New South Wales Police years before the terror attack. An email was sent to police in 2019 expressing concern about Akram's alleged assault.

More than 800 critically endangered northern corroboree frogs have been released into the wild in southern New South Wales. The release aims to bolster one of Australia's most vulnerable frog populations.

New federal government data reveals Australians are waiting an average of one year for aged care home places or at-home support. This data was released by the federal government. Australians seeking aged care services are facing wait times of up to a year.

Australia's consumer watchdog has filed a lawsuit against supermarket giant Coles. The action alleges misleading conduct regarding its 'Down Down' pricing program. Coles has rejected the allegations, blaming inflation for cost increases. Australian supermarket chain Coles is facing penalties exceeding $100 million for excluding certain groups from benefits.

The governor of Australia's central bank stated there is a strong possibility that inflation will continue to increase.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed a lawsuit against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled shoppers with fake discounts. The alleged misleading pricing affected 245 common household items.

The Australian government is concerned about the impact of extensive crop damage on food supply. Damage to the current season could be, though the full extent is not yet known. Similar crop losses occurred in New South Wales five years ago.

Online courses will be offered to all Higher School Certificate (HSC) students next year in Australia. Australian students will be able to access online Higher School Certificate courses.