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ASX Bounces Back As Retailers Take Action

Elise Reid March 20, 2020 No Comments

The ASX 200 is up 2.63% today, as a number of Australian retailers post positive sales results and strong action plans despite, or perhaps driven by, the COVID-19 crisis. Wesfarmers,…

COVID-19: States Ditch Supermarket Truck Curfews

Jake Nelson March 20, 2020 No Comments

More states have joined Queensland in lifting curfews on delivery trucks to ensure supermarkets have consistent stock supply and to curb panic buying. Announced this morning, the NSW State Environmental…

Amazon Asks Consumers to Cooperate In COVID-19 Price Gouging Investigation

Elise Reid March 20, 2020 No Comments

Amazon has reportedly asked customers in the US to cooperate with the Department of Justice in its criminal investigation into third-party seller scams, according to a Reuters article. Amazon has…

COVID-19 Hits Global Internet Speeds, Australia Flat

Jake Nelson March 20, 2020 No Comments

Despite the coronavirus outbreak putting pressure on global networks, Australia’s internet speeds have stayed relatively flat over the past few weeks. Speedtest.net is monitoring global mobile and broadband network performance…

ACCC’s Scamwatch Warns Consumers About New COVID-19 Scams

Elise Reid March 20, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC’s Scamwatch has warned consumers to be wary of scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19. Reported scams have included fake online stores selling products that claim to be…

Microsoft Teams Adds New Features As Usage Surges

Jake Nelson March 20, 2020 No Comments

Microsoft Teams has added new features to aid in working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, as daily usage skyrockets and the app celebrates its third anniversary. Businesses and organisations…

BREAKING NEWS: Sea Freight Banned For 14 Days By Queensland Labor Government, Tipped To Be Extended To All Ports

David Richards March 19, 2020 No Comments

In a major blow for distributors and retailers the Queensland Labor Government has moved to impose a 14-day offshore quarantine order on all cargo ships because of COVID-19. Distributors of…

BREAKING NEWS: OZ Dollar Crashes As RBA Delivers $90 Billion To Prop Up Businesses

Jake Nelson March 19, 2020 No Comments

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to 0.25 per cent from 0.5 per cent with banks set to have $90 Billion at their disposal to lend to…

Aus Post Signature Policy Results In Missing Parcels, Queensland Lifts Truck Curfews

Jake Nelson March 19, 2020 No Comments

Freight companies such as Australia Post, Star Track, Toll, DHL and FedEx are facing a backlash with CE and audio distributors reporting a spike in missing goods. The problem according…

Dutton Vows To Come Down “Like Tonne Of Bricks” On Panic-Buyer Buses

Jake Nelson March 19, 2020 No Comments

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has slammed anecdotal reports of city-dwellers travelling to rural supermarkets by the busload and buying out stock. Speaking to 2GB’s Ray Hadley this morning, Mr…