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Wesfarmers Chairman Criticizes Government Amid Officeworks Management Shake-Up

David Richards October 30, 2025 No Comments

Wesfarmers Chairman Ken MacKenzie has remained silent on the recent axing of up to 20 senior managers at Officeworks, including buyers, with the company reportedly relying on planners to manage…

Netgear Revenue Slumps in Asia Pacific as Consumers Shun High-Priced Wi-Fi Gear

David Richards October 30, 2025 No Comments

Netgear’s Asia Pacific business of which Australia is the major contributor, has taken a major hit, with regional revenues slumping as consumers turn away from the company’s premium-priced Wi-Fi routers,…

Microsoft Hit by Global Outage Days After ACCC Crackdown

David Richards October 30, 2025 No Comments

Just a day after being called out by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for questionable Microsoft 365 practices, Microsoft is now grappling with a major global outage affecting…

Is The Communication Minister Shifting Blame Over Triple Zero Failures To Carriers & Samsung Because Of ACMA’s Failure To Regulate Mobile Phones?

David Richards October 29, 2025 No Comments

OPINION: Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells has spent days criticising Optus over the recent Triple Zero outage — and yes, it was a serious failure. But the reality is that…

Big W Group Being Propped Up By Pets

David Richards October 29, 2025 No Comments

Australia’s love of pets is helping support the W Living group, which includes Big W, despite relatively modest growth in the retailer’s core operations. Big W sales grew by just…

Communication Minister Demands Answers Over Samsung Triple Zero Failures As Grey Imports Escape Her Scrutiny

David Richards October 29, 2025 No Comments

Communications Minister Anika Wells has demanded answers after revelations that tens of thousands of older Samsung smartphones cannot connect to Australia’s Triple Zero emergency network — but critics say the…

Several Chinese Tech Giants Face Ban Ahead of Christmas Shopping Season

David Richards October 29, 2025 No Comments

Several major Chinese brands widely sold in Australia are set to be forced out of the US market — some before the key Christmas sales period. Overnight, the US Federal…

Audio Retailers Claim They Are Being “Screwed” By Sonos Call For ACCC Intervention

David Richards October 28, 2025 No Comments

Serious questions are being raised about Sonos’ decision to prevent audio retailers from selling its products online, with some suggesting the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) should investigate. Retailers…

UPDATED Officeworks Set to Unveil New Strategy Amid Supplier Concerns Mass Sackings Tipped

David Richards October 28, 2025 No Comments

Officeworks insiders are tipping a major announcement today, with new management expected to outline a fresh strategic direction for the Wesfarmers-owned retailer. The plan is reportedly designed to reposition the…

US iRobot Close To Collapse As Chinese Brands Strip Share

David Richards October 28, 2025 No Comments

They were once the pioneers of robotic vacuum cleaning, but iRobot — the company behind the iconic Roomba — is now out of cash and on the brink of bankruptcy.…