Food prices
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- Inflation
Inflation on track to rise past 5 per cent by June with businesses to go bust in record numbers
Inflation was starting to stabilise before the outbreak of the war in Iran, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the end of the conflict cannot come soon enough for the economy.
- Shane Wright
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The schooner invasion: Victorian pubs are embracing the northern beer glass
More Victorian pubs are pouring schooners. Some are even phasing out pots in favour of the size some say is the “sweet spot”.
- Emma Breheny
Sunny with a chance of mangoes: Here’s the fresh produce forecast for Christmas
Ordering early is the secret to a wilt-free festive feast. Beat the heat, and the last-minute panic, with these expert tips on securing the best produce.
- Dani Valent
- Opinion
- US Open
The $61 takeaway lunch that just proves lobster is overrated
The price tag didn’t seem to deter the punters eagerly lining up for it at the US Open. But I want my money back.
- Michael Koziol
Caffeine lovers hit with 14 per cent price surge as inflation jumps
Overall prices in the economy climbed at the fastest pace in a year, but economists say interest rate relief is still on the cards.
- Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
- Opinion
- Opinion
Why Chinese restaurant food is worth so much more than ‘cheap and cheerful’
Chef Neil Perry is pivoting his restaurant from Cantonese to Italian cuisine. But contrary to his comments, Australian diners recognise the value of a succulent Chinese meal.
- Kevin Cheng
Cost of food, fuel and housing is soaring in Brisbane. The graphs prove it
It is getting significantly more expensive to fill a shopping trolley in Brisbane, where food prices have been climbing more than any other Australian capital city.
- William Davis
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
It’s official – supermarkets are overcharging. Quick, change the subject
Neither the Labor government nor the opposition are truly interested in shutting down price gouging by the big two supermarkets – they would rather have the issue disappear.
- Ross Gittins
- Opinion
- Cost of living
Want to keep your local cafe in business? Start paying them $7 a coffee
As a coffee-obsessed nation, Australia has been holding terrified cafe owners to ransom for too long. It’s time we enter our $7 coffee era.
- Rachel Clun
Golden ticket? Chocolate bars could soon become a luxury item
Cocoa prices have continued to rise and production will fall by 13 per cent this year, forcing manufacturers to increase the costs of their chocolate products.
- Madeleine Heffernan