Woolworths double standard called out amid Australia Day debate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Woolworths double standard called out amid Australia Day debate

Daily Mail  

Aussie claims national holiday will soon cease to exist A young Aussie has warned Australia Day 'will cease to exist' in a few year's time if big corporations refuse to acknowledge the national holiday. Conservative social commentator Carla Efstratiou slammed Woolworths, which also owns Big W, after the supermarket giant revealed it will not sell Australia Day merchandise nationwide due to a 'decline in demand'. A young Aussie has warned Australia Day 'will cease to exist' in just a few years time if big corporations refuse to celebrate the national holiday The move by Woolworths has angered several high-profile Australians. Ms Efstratiou said she had predicted the move after Woolworths displayed Happy Diwali signage in stores to celebrate the Indian holiday in November A group of young Aussies are pictured celebrating Australia Day on the Gold Coast Kmart made a similar announcement in 2023, but Coles will continue to sell a 'small range' of Australia Day merchandise.

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Daily Mail  

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3 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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'Legend' hands out Australian flags outside Woolworths in protest of supermarket giant ditching patriotic merchandise
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as ‘Invasion Day’
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as ‘Invasion Day’

Associated Press  

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Three words in Anthony Albanese's Australia Day speech divide Aussies: 'You stand for nothing - what a disappointment'
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Daily Mail  

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Why this photo has Aussies accusing Woolworths of double standards after Australia Day boycott
11 months ago

Why this photo has Aussies accusing Woolworths of double standards after Australia Day boycott

Daily Mail  

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11 months, 1 week ago

Generational war erupts over Australia Day: Baby boomer issues scathing message to Aussies who oppose January 26 - as Gen Z woman pushes 'change the date' and cuts off her mates who voted No to the Vo

Daily Mail  

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Supermarket giant Aldi joins Woolworths and confirms it won't be selling any Australia Day merchandise ahead of the long weekend
11 months, 1 week ago

Supermarket giant Aldi joins Woolworths and confirms it won't be selling any Australia Day merchandise ahead of the long weekend

Daily Mail  

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on Australians to boycott Woolworths after the supermarket revealed it would no longer sell Australia Day merchandise. For many First Nations people, Australia Day is regarded as 'Invasion Day' or the 'Day of Mourning' 'Until we get common sense out of a company like Woolworths, I don't think they should be supported by the …

Woolworths dumps all Australia Day merchandise from stores nationally
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Woolworths dumps all Australia Day merchandise from stores nationally

Daily Mail  

Woolworths will no longer sell Australia Day merchandise. 'There has been a gradual decline in demand for Australia Day merchandise from our stores over recent years. Supermarket giant Woolworths has ditched Australia Day merchandise from its shelves The retailer said that 'broader discussions about what January 26 means to different parts of the community' played a role in the decision …

Young Aussie calls out Australia Day double standard as Woolworths sign sparks debate: 'Tell me how that makes sense!'
1 year, 1 month ago

Young Aussie calls out Australia Day double standard as Woolworths sign sparks debate: 'Tell me how that makes sense!'

Daily Mail  

Share or comment on this article: Happy Diwali signage in Woolworths Shopper claimed Australia Day wasn't given same treatment Viewers not happy religious festival compared to day of colonisation Do you have a story? News producer Carla Efstratiou spotted Happy Diwali signage at a Woolworths supermarket, commemorating India's biggest and most important holiday of the year - regarded as important …

Young Aussie calls out Australia Day double standard as Woolworths sign sparks debate: 'Tell me how that makes sense!'
1 year, 1 month ago

Young Aussie calls out Australia Day double standard as Woolworths sign sparks debate: 'Tell me how that makes sense!'

Daily Mail  

Do you have a story? Email [email protected] Viewers not happy religious festival compared to day of colonisation A conservative commentator's response to signs commemorating Diwali at Woolworths has angered many Aussies. News producer Carla Efstratiou spotted Happy Diwali signage at a Woolworths supermarket, commemorating India's biggest and most important holiday of the year - regarded as important to Hindus as …

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

Associated Press  

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Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

The Independent  

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Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday
1 year, 10 months ago

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

NPR  

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What you should NEVER do on Australia Day
1 year, 11 months ago

What you should NEVER do on Australia Day

Daily Mail  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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The Hindu  

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