Supermarket giant Woolworths is before the Federal Court today, accused of using fake discounts on hundreds of items as part of its 'Prices Dropped' marketing program.  

The consumer regulator is arguing the supermarket giant offered misleading discounts, by briefly raising prices before lowering them and promoting them as reduced.

Woolworths denies the allegations, saying shoppers were given a genuine discount.  

Iran says it 's used the two week ceasefire with the US to prepare to "unveil new cards" on the battlefield.

The conditional truce is due to expire tomorrow, but it's unclear whether it will be extended.

US Vice President JD Vance is preparing to leave Washington for peace talks in Pakistan, but Tehran has said it will not show, accusing the US military of violating the ceasefire through its blockade of Iranian ports.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote on his leadership among his own party’s members.

Mr Luxon had called for the confidence vote which was held during a routine meeting of his centre-right National Party.

He's seen his popularity fall over the past year amid a weakening economy and rising unemployment, ahead of a national election in November.

The federal opposition leader Angus Taylor claims a proposed 25% tax on gas export profits would be the end of the industry in Australia.

An extension of the two week ceasefire with Iran, beyond tomorrow, night is "highly unlikely", according to US President Donald Trump.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote on his leadership during a routine meeting of his centre-right National Party.

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Independent senator David Pocock says making sure international gas companies pay their fair share of tax in Australia is long overdue.

Donald Trump says the United States will resume bombing Iran if the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran expires late Wednesday.

Police are investigating alleged trespassing by YouTubers who appear to have gone onto the property where police killer Dezi Freeman was shot last month.

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A rift is emerging in the federal Labor caucus over whether gas companies should pay more tax on exports as part of next month's federal budget.

US president Donald Trump's labor secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer is quitting the administration, the third cabinet secretary to leave since March.

Tesla ​has settled a wrongful death lawsuit in the US state of Florida stemming from a high-speed crash in 2018.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down after 15 years at the head of the company, known for the iPhone and Mac products.

US President Donald Trump says it's unlikely the ceasefire with Iran will continue after Wednesday if truce negotiations aren't successful.

The federal government's warning it will crack down on fraud and dodgy providers within the National Disability Insurance Scheme to rein in its growth from 10% to 5% per year.

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Rising costs at the supermarket will be the focus of the federal court today as Woolworths goes up against the consumer watchdog over alleged fake discounts.

Major retailers have been ordered to help truck drivers with rising fuel costs and hold fortnightly reviews of fuel prices, under an order by the Fair Work Commission.

Volunteers who helped find the remains of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer plan to formalise their group, and search for others in Tasmania's wilderness, including missing Scottsdale man Peter Willoughby.

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Supermarket giant Woolworths will face the Federal Court today, accused by the ACCC of misleading customers with its discount pricing.

Iran's President says there's a deep historical mistrust between his country and the United States, as a two-week ceasefire between the two countries approaches its end.

Disability advocates are urging the federal government to be more transparent amid reports it's planning cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme in next month's budget.

A parliamentary inquiry into the taxation of oil and gas exports will get underway after months of pressure on the Albanese government to begin charging corporations a 25% tax on Australian gas exports.

The government's released draft legislation around an instant tax deduction of $1000 for work-related expenses without having to keep receipts.

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