Bridging the gap with the big fella
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Bridging the gap with the big fella

While checking the rearview.

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Deep discounts v good deals:How IKEA,Kmart and Aldi win when we spend less

Deep discounts v good deals:How IKEA,Kmart and Aldi win when we spend less

In an economic environment where cost-of-living pressures are high,retailers focused on keeping prices consistently low are winning favour with consumers.

  • byJessica Yun
IKEA follows Bunnings by ending sale of engineered stone

IKEA follows Bunnings by ending sale of engineered stone

IKEA has followed Bunnings’ decision to stop selling engineered stone,with its Australian chief executive announcing it will phase out the harmful product ahead of a potential national ban on its use.

  • byAngus Thompson
Perth’s southern suburbs to get a new IKEA,but not as you know it

Perth’s southern suburbs to get a new IKEA,but not as you know it

A new IKEA store will open in Cannington in early 2024,just don’t expect a giant furniture labyrinth or a food court.

  • byCameron Myles
Refugee jobseekers:Offering skills and experience for a door to the future

Refugee jobseekers:Offering skills and experience for a door to the future

Permanent jobs that go beyond work placements are helping refugees build their new lives in this Australia.

  • bySue White
Ikea owner takes stake in $2b Victorian wind farm

Ikea owner takes stake in $2b Victorian wind farm

‘The perfect country’:Ikea’s Australian boss says the group will look for more investment opportunities in Australia as it works towards emissions reduction.

  • byEmma Koehn
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Ikea is shrinking its stores as food hall gets the boot

Ikea is shrinking its stores as food hall gets the boot

A Swedish meatball rest stop will be off the table for Ikea shoppers as the furniture giant tries out a new store format in Australia.

  • byEmma Koehn
Want to switch from gas to electricity? This is how you do it

Want to switch from gas to electricity? This is how you do it

As gas prices skyrocket in Australia,you may be thinking of bringing forward your plan to switch your household to electric appliances.

  • byChloe Booker
Periscope up for polling day
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Periscope up for polling day

Doing the Harold Holt from Exmouth to Malvern.

When X does more than mark the spot
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When X does more than mark the spot

The butterfingers award everyone wants.

Get out of catastrophe plaza
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Get out of catastrophe plaza

A hex on you if you forget Allen’s keys.