Good morning, folks. 1. Victoria recorded 11 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. There's discussion in the media about a possible snap lockdown, with Monash University Associate Professor James Trauer saying a snap lockdown "seems likely" on Sunrise this morning. The sta...

Toll is staring down the threat of an enormous strike, as negotiations break down between management and truck drivers. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) claims almost 7,000 workers could be swept up in industrial action, as the logistics company tries to change t...

Some customers say that Australian beauty companies still don’t offer samples and product ranges that cater to the diversity of Aussie consumers. Beauty influencers, activists and consumers say high end companies stock makeup for a wide range of skin tones but more ...

Industry groups have welcomed the new emergency funding for businesses and workers impacted by the Greater Sydney coronavirus lockdown, which has been lengthened another two weeks. More »   

Aldi will spend more than $1 billion over the next five years to overhaul its Australian operations. The supermarket chain will open new small-format layouts called 'Corner Stores' and roll out its first self-checkouts as part of a modernisation effort. More ...