Squiz Today Supermarket pricing is in focus, and the year of the fire horse begins
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Feb 16, 2026 Supermarket pricing lawsuits and claims of misleading discounts take centre stage. A mistaken-identity kidnapping of an elderly Sydney man and appeals for his safe return are discussed. A regional rideshare subsidy trial for people with disability and one woman's experience with improved mobility are featured. Lunar New Year celebrations kick off with the rare Year of the Fire Horse.
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Discounts May Be Marketing Illusions
- Coles is accused of hiking prices briefly to create artificial discounts that mislead shoppers.
- The federal court case could reshape how supermarkets advertise discounts and prompt consumer class actions.
High Stakes For Regulator And Supermarkets
- A Coles loss would dent its reputation and could trigger a class action and big financial penalties.
- An ACCC loss would weaken its regulator credibility and affect a similar Woolworths case planned for April.
Return Attempt By Detained Camp Members
- A group of Australian-linked women and children tried to leave a Syrian detention camp to return home but were turned back by the Syrian government.
- The Albanese government refuses repatriation, citing priority on domestic safety.