Shoppers thrilled after Aldi introduces a VERY in-demand new feature in stores: ‘We’ve been waiting for this moment for years’
Aldi Australia has introduced smaller sized trolleys in stores in a national rollout
A photo showing the size was shared online, sending customers into a spin
The new size will provide shoppers with ‘greater convenience’
By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia
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Customers are praising Aldi after small trolleys were spotted in Australian stores.
A photo posted to the Aldi Mums Facebook group shows the new trolleys in a bay and is believed to be the first of a nationwide rollout.
Shoppers complained online saying the large trolleys, which are 1.1m high, are ‘enormous’ and were unsuitable for pregnant women, new mums carrying babies and the elderly.
In June the supermarket confirmed to Daily Mail Australia the smaller trolleys will provide shoppers with ‘greater convenience’.
A photo posted to the Aldi Mums Facebook group shows the new trolleys in a bay alongside and is believed to be the first of a nationwide rollout (pictured: the small trolleys)
‘We recognize that customers are looking for greater convenience when they visit our stores, as it’s almost impossible not to pick up the excellent value products on offer,’ an Aldi spokesperson said.
‘That’s why we’re introducing smaller trolleys across all our locations, so our customers can more efficiently pick up products while doing smaller grocery shops.’
The image of the small trolleys received more than 2,400 ‘likes’ and shoppers seemed obsessed with the new offer.
‘Sooo much easier for when I’m wearing baby in the carrier!!!’ one mum wrote, another added: ‘Yes I just used one. I was surprised to see them. A great addition.’
‘Thank god, I’m sick of falling into the trolley trying to get my groceries out,’ a third joked.
A short woman said: ‘About time, for me 144cm of shortness the trolleys are sooooo big, almost climbing in every time. well done Aldi for the newer half cart smaller trolleys.’
It follows after Aldi shoppers were left pleasantly surprised by the retailer’s decision to rollout shopping baskets across all their Australian stores.
It follows after Aldi shoppers were left pleasantly surprised by the retailer’s decision to rollout shopping baskets across all their Australian stores
Aldi Australia have revealed plans to include shopping baskets – as standard – in every store
The German-owned retailer posted to Facebook in April to reveal the decision which many customers believe has been ‘a long time coming’.
‘Goodbye octopus arms,’ they wrote in the post.
‘We’re rolling out baskets across all our stores, to help you with your weekly shop and dash in top-ups.’
The baskets, which were first trialed in select stores in July, will be available nation-wide in 2022 – according to a spokesperson for the German-owned store.
Google has agreed to pay $60m in penalties flowing from a long-running court fight with the Australian competition watchdog over the misleading of users on the collection of personal location data.
In April last year, the federal court found Google breached consumer laws by misleading some local users into thinking the company was not collecting personal data about their location via mobile devices with Android operating systems.
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The case revolved around whether it was sufficiently clear Google would still collect and access location data when a user’s location history was set to “off” but their web and app activity was “on” and one of its apps was used.
The company was also found to be in breach of two other consumer laws concerning conduct liable to mislead the public and making misleading representations about a service’s performance characteristics.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission at the time called the judgment a clear message to digital platforms to be upfront with consumers about what is happening with their data.
On Friday, a brief federal court hearing was told a $60m penalty was agreed as “fair and reasonable” between the parties and that a joint submission had been submitted to Justice Thomas Thawley.
The court heard possible issues still in play were whether the penalty made future conduct “economically irrational” and if the penalty was suitable.
Thawley said he was satisfied the fine was in an appropriate range and thanked the parties before adjourning the case until later on Friday.
My husband broke one of our sacred rules of marriage: He ate at McDonald’s without me.
Now, let me explain. We have a rule to try and curb our addiction to McDonald’s, and that is you can only eat Macca’s at the airport.
Any time we are flying overseas or interstate, one of the bonuses is we eat Macca’s at the airport – whether it’s hotcakes, sausages and egg McMuffins for an early flight, or Quarter Pounders with a thickshake for later flights.
That’s a rule we’ve had for five or six years, and it just works.
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‘We have a rule… and that is you can only eat Macca’s at the airport.’ (Supplied)
We recently moved to the Gold Coast, and now we have a McDonald’s that is only a three-minute walk from our house. We’ve had to be very strict and I’m proud to say we have never actually never ordered burgers from there (although, we do allow a late-night McFlurry every once in a while).
So, back to the marriage issue.
My husband has found a loophole, and I’m not happy about it. He works as a sound recordist with A Current Affair and the TodayShow weather, and with the stories they cover they are often filming at an airport.
So, Darren bought McDonald’s after his shift and said it wasn’t breaking the rules because he’d actually been in an airport. He even sent me numerous selfies to rub it in (which was pretty funny).
But I still say that is breaking the rules. It’s a slippery, slippery slope.
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Shelly Horton’s husband Darren found a loophole in their Macca’s rule. (Supplied)
Some of my friends have other tiny marriage rules that I totally understand:
“I can’t watch an episode of Yellowstone before I get home. All TV binges must be in sync.”
“You must like each other’s social media posts. A double tap on each other’s Instagram or like on Facebook posts is a virtual sign of saying ‘I got your back and I love you’.”
“We don’t buy expensive wine often, so I’ve learned not to open a bottle of special wine with one of my girlfriends instead of him. It’s special for a reason.”
“Don’t buy your partner kitchen appliances as a birthday present, even if she asks for them. Save those for just a random day of the week.”
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“I work interstate a lot, so we have a rule that we both send a good morning text to say we’re thinking of each other before the work day gets hectic.”
So, do you think my husband broke the rules? Or is an airport rule an airport rule and he stayed between the lines technically? What do you guys think?
‘Til Macca’s do us part…
(Just kidding, I love you Darren!)
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The current generation of the Kia Sorento debuted in 2020 and went on sale in the United States for the 2022 model year. Despite the model still feeling so new, a refresh is on the way. This rendering from Kolesa imagines how the crossover’s updated face might look.
The two images below show this rendering next to the 2022 Kia Sorento. The upper grille has the biggest changes. For the updated model, the running lamps incorporate into the main part of the headlights. Spears of metal run from the headlights to the center of the grille.
Kia Sorento Refresh Rendering
2022 Kia Sorento
The lower fascia is slightly different. There are now vertical lights there. The separation between the upper and lower grilles is now one, unified pieces rather than having a split between them.
From the side, the only changes to expect from the updated Sorento are different wheel options.
At the back, look for a minor evolution of the current appearance. The taillights might be different, and the bumper might receive slightly revised sculpting.
Technical changes accompanying the refresh are still a complete mystery. There are currently several powertrains available with the Sorento. The entry-level mill is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 191 horsepower (142 kilowatts) and 182 pound-feet (247 newton-meters) of torque. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder offers 281 hp (210 kW) and 311 lb-ft of torque (422 Nm). A turbocharged 1.6-liter with hybrid assistance makes a total of 227 hp (169 kW). A plug-in hybrid with the turbo 1.6-liter mill and a 13.8 kilowatt-hour battery provides 261 hp (195 kW).
Based on a trademark filing, Kia intends to launch a rugged X-Pro variant of the Sorento and Telluride. They would likely follow the tweaks to this trim on the latest Sportage. On that model, there are 17-inch matte black wheels with BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, LED fog lights, and heating for the windshield and washer nozzles. A two-tone roof is an option.
Kia hasn’t yet announced details for the 2023 Sorento. However, this seems too soon to launch the refresh. Maybe, we could see the updated model for the 2024 model year.
We’ve seen all frustrating parking jobs before. Whether it’s cars taking up two spaces in Westfield, a line of vehicles parked with significant – but not significant enough to fit another car – spaces in between, or, of course, cars that block drive ways.
Most of the time we, at most, scoff and move on. But one homeowner wasn’t having any of it.
On Wednesday, British man Ryan Milner shared a photo of a local car covered in passive-aggressive notes from a nearby homeowner.
The notes called the parking job “SELFISH” and “IDIOTIC” and lambasted the driver for parking next to a bin on rubbish collection day. They also issued a stern warning: “DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF MY PROPERTY AGAIN”.
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A badly parked car covered in passive aggressive notes from a local homeowner. (twitter)
“Parking right next to a bulging skip that’s due to be collected today has cost me a lot of time and money!” wrote to local.
“At 0803hrs this morning you parked in front of my property blocking an obviously bulging skip that was due to be collected today. I have spent hours knocking on every house and asking in the shop about the owner. It’s now 1400 hrs and it’s still blocking the skip; I will not have to pay extra charges because of your selfish stupidity!!!!”
The typed note had been printed out several times and plastered across the entire car.
Though Milner was neither the homeowner nor the owner of the car, he shared some photos of the note and car “as a laugh.”
“The sun getting to people in Dovecot,” he wrote in the caption.
One of the signs taped to a badly parked car. (twitter)
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Most commenters found the situation hilarious, however some were concerned about damage to the car that could be caused by the adhesive used to stick notes on the vehicle.
“If that tape peeled the clear coat off my car I’d be f—ing raging,” wrote one Twitter user.
“Won’t be easy getting that duct tape off with the heat melting it,” said another commenter.
Milner hasn’t provided an update on the situation yet, but he has continued to be bombarded with questions from other Twitter users and the media.
“Phone has absolutely blew up today from that car picture I put up. Never again,” he laughed.
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An urgent national recall has been announced for a popular Electrolux home product after parts of the item have been found to shatter, posing serious injury.
Product Safety Australia on Thursday recalled the Westinghouse black tempered glass gas cooktop.
The product, which does not comply with the Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances Standard, comes in a 60cm three-burner cooktop and a 90cm five-burner cooktop.
The Westinghouse black tempered glass gas cooktop has been recalled. Supplied Credit: NCA NewsWire
The cooktop, which is sold both nationally and internationally in stores such as Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Reece Plumbing and Winning Appliances, has been on sale since February 2020.
Consumers have been urged to check the model number of their cooktop to see if it is affected.
The model numbers are WG638BC and WHG958BC or serial digits 5301134 – 22503805.
Authorities said other identifying numbers on the device include AGA 8145G.
Affected consumers should contact Electrolux to arrange a refund or for a service technician to attend free of charge to replace the product.
For more information, consumers can contact Electrolux Home Products on 1800 001 218 or via email at [email protected].
McDonald’s has been slapped with a wage theft claim of at least $250 million in the Federal Court over alleged denial of paid breaks to workers.
Key points:
McDonald’s workers were allegedly denied 10-minute breaks that they were entitled to
SDA is seeking at least $250 million in compensation plus penalties on behalf of the workers
The fast food giant intends to defend the allegations
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) is seeking compensation on behalf of more than 250,000 current and former McDonald’s workers across Australia.
If successful, the union said the claim would be one of the largest of its kind in Australia’s history.
The SDA is alleging workers at more than 1,000 current and former McDonald’s sites were denied their uninterrupted 10-minute break when working four hours or more during a shift.
South Australia branch secretary Josh Peak said McDonald’s workers were told if they want their paid break, they cannot get a drink or go to the toilet.
He said in almost two years of investigation the union had heard more than 10,000 accounts from former and current employees, including young Australians, at McDonald’s stores across Australia.
“Workers were systematically, deliberately denied the rights to those breaks,” Mr Peak told ABC Radio Adelaide Breakfast.
“It’s just not good enough that a large employer such as McDonalds would create a scheme that leads to people not being paid correctly or getting base entitlements.”
The statement of claim alleged workers had to seek permission to get a drink or go to the bathroom and could be directed to resume work before their 10-minute break was up.
Mr Peak said workers were misled or not informed about their rest break entitlements and the multi-billion dollar corporation should be penalized for it.
“It is really outrageous behavior to be tricking young people into thinking they are not entitled to go the toilet if they used their paid entitlements,” he said.
“Workers never got their paid 10-minute rest break and when workers did ask for it, they were told ‘we don’t do that here because you can go the toilet whenever you like’, which is completely ludicrous.”
Josh Peak said McDonald’s workers should be entitled to paid breaks.(ABCNews)
The claim named 323 McDonald’s operators who allegedly denied paid rest breaks to workers over the past six years.
McDonald’s Australia issued a statement in which it denied the claims.
“McDonald’s believes its restaurants complied with applicable instruments, provided rest breaks to employees and were consistent with historic working arrangements,” a McDonald’s spokeswoman said.
“Those arrangements have been known to the SDA for many years. The manner of taking breaks has not been challenged or raised by the SDA as a matter of concern throughout successive enterprise bargaining processes for new industrial agreements.
“We are very mindful of our obligations under applicable employment laws, including the former enterprise agreement and the Fast Food Industry Award, and continue to work closely with our restaurants to ensure employees receive all correct workplace entitlements and pay.”
Claim originates from SA
The new claim is in conjunction with the SDA’s 15 existing Federal Court claims against McDonald’s Australia and 14 franchisees — seven of them in South Australia.
In December 2020, 14 McDonald’s employees at the Frewville and Mount Barker restaurants lodged a compensation claim after allegedly being denied their 10-minute rest break.
As a result of that action, the investigation extended nationwide.
Isabella worked at McDonald’s in Adelaide CBD.(Supplied)
Isabelle, who worked at McDonald’s in the Adelaide CBD for almost five years, said she was not given her entitled 10-minute break, but instead was allowed drink breaks freely during shifts.
“The drink break was only for 20 seconds, or as fast as you could drink and then come back to work straightaway,” she said.
“I’d spoken to my bosses about it and they just told us that we didn’t get them, they chose to do something different, and that it was legal, it was all fine.
“There were a lot of managers who would get angry if you needed to go to the bathroom and have a drink break.
“They saw it as you being lazy and not actually doing what you need to do.”
She said she was scared of other managers at her former workplace, even when she was in managerial positions.
“I remembered thinking, what do I need more? Do I need a drink more or do I need to go to the bathroom more — and then you just pick from there,” she said.
“Now that we’re going into an actual, normal workplace, we know that that definitely wasn’t normal to be stressed about going to the bathroom or getting a drink.”
Mr Peak said the same story was being repeated across the country.
He said the claim was also about sending a message to other franchises.
“It’s also about sending a signal right throughout the entire fast food industry that young workers, just because they’re young, doesn’t mean you can lie to them.”
2022 has been a big one for electric cars in Australia, as more carmakers introduce battery-powered models to supply growing interest from drivers wanting to escape the bowser, or stop contributing to harmful emissions, or both.
Whilst EV deliveries in the first half of the year were stymied largely by Covid shutdowns in China – essentially cutting off supply of the highest volume EV manufacturer, Tesla – a swathe of new EV models are now landing on Australian shores.
Not least of those is the Tesla Model Y, which has just claimed the title of number one best-selling car in California, a market 50% larger than Australia in terms of population, and which buys about 60% more cars per year.
And then there is of course the BYD Atto 3, which will be delivered to first customers imminently. as the brand makes its local debut. Priced from $44,900 for the Standard Range variant, it is currently the most affordable electric car on the local market.
Alongside the Tesla Model 3, both will make the top three best-selling cars in 2022 (albeit with the BYD lagging behind, although still in the thousands.)
Offering space and performance in the case of the Model Y, or vehicle-to-load and a budget sticker tag in the case of the Atto 3, the two present very different value propositions.
But there are still a few more models yet to be launched in 2022. We take a look.
Cupra Born – late 2022
The Cupra Born will be the first battery-electric car to reach Australia from the Volkswagen automotive group when it arrives in late 2022. With first orders slated to arrive in early 2023, it is billed as an edgy version of Volkswagen’s ID.3 and will also be made in Zwickau alongside the VW electric hatchback.
In hatchback terms it won’t be cheap – it is expected to be priced somewhere between $50,000-60,000.
Importantly, that price includes a big 82kWh battery and the longest range of any electric hatchback on the Australian market. Rated for 548km under the European WLTP cycle, it should offer a range in the high 400s in real-world conditions.
Don’t expect the Cupra Born to be a threat at the lights, however: though more than capable of beating many ICE cars, it has a modest acceleration of seven seconds from 0-100km.hr.
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The Cupra Born. Source: Volkswagen
Kia e Niro
Kia will introduce the refreshed e-Niro in the third quarter of 2022, and along with a striking new contrasting C-pillar option, will come with vehicle-to-load capabilities both inside and externally.
Available in two trims, the e-Niro S starts from $65,300 before on-roads while the flagship GT-Line trim will start from $72,100.
It is the first Kia to undergo the carmaker’s local suspension and tuning program since the start of the pandemic, and also the first to bring Kia Connect connectivity and telematics to Australia.
The S trim and GT-Line Niro EV have the same 64.8kWh battery as the outgoing model, but an additional 5km in range, bringing the combined distance to 460km (WLTP).
On a DC fast charger, charging may be done at a maximum rate of 100kW, improving charging durations from 10 to 80% (43 to 45 minutes) by nine minutes. On AC chargers, charging can be done at a maximum rate of 11kW, completing 10 to 100% charging in 6 hours and 20 minutes.
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The Kia Niro GT EV. Source: Kia
Kia EV6 GT – Q4, 2022
The Kia EV6 GT is the highly anticipated flagship version of Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover.
Having arrived in late July for local tuning, the EV6 GT is expected to launch locally in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Official pricing and specifications are yet to be announced for Australia, but we do know that the “go-fast” EV6 GT will be Kia’s fastest to date, sprinting from a standing start to 100km/hr in just 3.6 seconds thanks to 430kW dual motors and 740Nm torque.
And it is understood that a number of $2,000 deposits have already been put down for Kia’s halo car according to the brand’s local arm. Likely priced somewhere around the $100,000 mark, it will come standard with the same 77.4kWh battery as its EV6 stablemates.
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Kia EV6 GT being tuned outside Canberra. Source: Kia
Volvo C40 – Q4, 2022
The sleek C40 crossover is the first battery electric car from Volvo that is purely zero emissions, with no internal combustion engine equivalent.
Slated for arrival from the start of the fourth quarter, the low-profile, compact C40 is available in two formats including a single motor variant priced from $74,990 before on-roads and a dual motor option from $82,490 before on-roads.
Despite having a smaller battery, the single-motor front-wheel drive model has a higher WLTP driving range (real world range will depend on driving styles and conditions), providing an estimated 434 kilometers on a single charge as opposed to 420 kilometers for the dual-motor model.
The 300kW/660Nm dual-motor powertrain with all-wheel drive delivers a standing start to 100km/hr in just 4.7 seconds.
A 150kW DC fast charger can charge a 78kWh lithium-ion battery from 10% to 80% capacity in 40 minutes, giving it an estimated 420km of WLTP-certified range.
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Volvo C40. Source: Volvo
BMW i7 – Q4, 2022
Planned to launch alongside a 740i mild hybrid, the expansively roomy BMW i7 promises to be a veritable executive-level electric car.
And it will bear an equally veritable executive price, starting from a little less than $300,000.
For that, the i7 offers fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and dual motors producing 400kW power and 745Nm torque, a driving range of up to 625km (WLTP) and acceleration from 10-100km/hr in 4.7 seconds.
But it is perhaps the high-end features that the i7 will offer that will capture the attention of the well-heeled.
In addition to fully automatic doors, a 31.3-inch BMW Theater Screen, and a third generation BMW Wallbox for charging at home as standard, the i7 also includes a free five-year subscription to the Chargefox network.
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Genesis GV60 – Q3, 2022
Already on the ground in Australia for local homologation, the premium GV60 will be on offer in a $103,700 luxury variant as well as a $110,700 performance variant.
The AWD luxury variant will have a total 234kW of power, with 160kW of that going to the rear axle. This car is mostly rear-wheel-driven because its front-wheel drive will only produce 74kW. The maximum torque this combination can produce is 605Nm.
The Performance AWD GV60 will instead produce the same amount of power (180kW) from the front and back axles, totaling 360kW and the maximum torque of 700Nm.
It will have the same 77kWh battery pack, 800-volt ultra-fast charging, and bidirectional “vehicle-to-load” capability. The top-of-the-line “Performance” version will have 321kW of power and ride on 21-inch alloy wheels.
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The GV60. Source: The GV60. Source: Genesis
Mercedes-Benz EQA350
A considerable influx of new all-electric Mercedes-Benz will hit the showrooms before the end of 2022, including the more powerful EQA350 (the EQA250 arrived in 2021), the EQB sedan in both 250 and 350 format, as well as the EQE touring sedan.
Official local details are yet to be announced for these models, and the launch of the EQA350 is several months behind schedule.
The EQA 350 4Matic’s dual-motor electric engine produces 215kW and 520Nm of power, and according to WLTP testing, the vehicle’s 66.5kWh battery can provide a range of up to 432 kilometers without emitting any emissions.
This is an increase of 75kW and 145Nm over the EQA 250’s single motor, and it delivers a 6.0-second sprint to 100 km/hr. Pricing is yet to be announced but expect it to sit above the EQA250’s $76,800 before on-roads pricing.
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The EQA compact SUV. Source: Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz EQB250 and EQB350
As the electric equivalent to the combustion engine GLB, the EQB a mid-size SUV that sits between the compact EQA and the larger EQC SUV.
Larger families may be pleased to hear that the EQB comes in a seven-seater as well as a five-seater layout, at least in Europe.
While it is yet to be confirmed if this option will make it to Australia, this is a possibility given Mercedes-Benz has expressed commitment on making sure Australia does not miss out on any of its electric offerings.
See also: Mercedes-Benz launches seven-seater electric EQB in Europe
The Mercedes-Benz EQB. Source: Daimler
Mercedes-AMG EQE 53
The “one bow” design of the EQE makes for a smooth seamless offering, with 21″ wheels and up to a generous 654km WLTP range that – for those in the market for a premium electric tourer – makes it the perfect long-distance car.
Local details and specs are yet to be announced. However, while the initial global launch of the vehicle promised both 350+ and 43 4MATIC variants, it will be the 53 4MATIC that will arrive in Australia first.
The EQE350+ delivers 215kW/565Nm, while the entry-level AMG 43 delivers 350kW/858Nm. The AMG 53 – which in Europe starts at €109,777.50 (around $A160,000 converted) delivers up to 505kW power and a massive 1,000Nm torque.
See also: Mercedes teases new EQE electric sedan, expected for Australia
Mercedes-AMG EQE: Two new all-electric performance saloons. Source: Mercedes-Benz
Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organizer of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model 3 and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Check out our Models pages for news and analysis, reviews and road trips on this and all EV models currently or soon to be available in Australia.
A shopper who went on an angry rant after claiming she was short-changed at Aldi has been slammed online.
The customer took to Facebook to vent her frustrations at a checkout worker who claims short-changed her by 50c.
The shopper shared a picture of a packet of smoked salmon that had a red ‘reduced’ sticker on the front, with a price of $7.19.
Next to it was an Aldi receipt that showed the salmon being charged at the full price of $13.99.
After returning to complain, the customer said the cashier tried to rectify the issue and showed the follow-up receipt with the correct price and the woman’s owed change of $6.80.
However, the customer claims that the cashier mistakenly only gave her $6.30 in change – meaning she was still owed 50c.
“Today as usual I did my weekly shop at my local Aldi in Broadmeadows,” she began the post.
“It didn’t turn out to be pleasant. The checkout staff charged me full price for a product that was on special.
“I approached her and told her she gave me the wrong change, but insisted that is what it says on the till.
“My math is not great but if I was charged $13.99 for something that is $7.19, I should be refunded the difference right?
“She only gave me $6.30 instead of $6.80.
“The worst part was she said if it’s not correct then she’d give me the difference. She made me feel like I was in the wrong.
“So I waited a few minutes to explain to her that she indeed gave me the wrong change but the line was just too long.
“I know it’s only 50c but money is money plus her attitude was despicable. End of rant.”
Although a few people were sympathetic to the shopper’s situation, many slammed her post and urged her to “be kind”.
“It’s easy to get flustered in situations like this, try not to be too hard on them,” commented one.
“It’s 50 cents, you need to chill,” said another.
“Go easy on customer service staff please. It’s been a really crappy few years for us,” one group member commented.
“You can’t possibly imagine the abuse and negativity we have received. Be kind.”
“Maybe she just got flustered and made a mistake considering you ‘confronted her’. Cashiers at Aldi can serve over 200 people in a shift so mistakes will happen,” said another.
“They have a lot going on, with speed, lines, working out money and more. Maybe next time show a bit more understanding for the cashier just trying to do her best de ella. ”
News.com.au understands that if any customers have concerns about a store experience they can visit the Aldi help center for more information.
A British woman has gone viral after sharing the “selfish” efforts her neighbour’s go to in order to keep a parking spot on the road outside their home.
Tasha Bonner revealed her “pathetic neighbours” have devised a plan to ensure they never lose a specific parking space outside their house.
A bemused Tasha claims the father and son next door make sure one of their cars is always parked on the street outside their home, swapping over when one needs to leave, despite having off-street parking for two vehicles in their driveway.
She recorded the scheme in action, showing the moment the two cars change guard ensuring they “won’t allow anyone to park in their space”.
After the woman captured and shared the evidence of her neighbor’s parking plan TikTok, it has prompted a flurry of support from other people with equally as frustrating experiences.
“Here we go again… brown car is ready to dash into the space,” she wrote over the video, which has now racked up 1.5 million views.
The video then shows a blue car driving away, immediately followed by another vehicle pulling into the space it had left behind.
The short clip was captioned with an array of hashtags, including “neighbourwars”, “pathetichhumans” and “neighboursfromhell”.
Social media users were quick to respond to the infuriating clip, with some claiming their “rage” would be through the roof.
“This must be causing him such stress to be that worried about a space,” one wrote.
“My rage issues would put everyone’s life in danger cos I’d straight reverse into them,” another added.
While one said: “Why are people so petty about parking spaces? If it’s that important, move to a house with a bigger drive.”
Others shared their own frustrating experiences with neighbors and parking spots.
“My neighbor does the same… her son lives at the top of our estate but he parks in her driveway so then she has an excuse to park on the road,” one woman wrote.
“My neighbors leave their drive empty and park either side of my drive with two cars and a work truck, and ring each other to keep the spaces when they leave!!” another said.
But there were some who didn’t see what the issue was, stating the neighbors weren’t blocking the driveway.
“I don’t get what’s wrong? Looks like they just want to park in front of their house?” one stated.
“He’s made room for his drive? Nothing wrong with that,” someone else mused.
However Tasha said the dedication to keeping the spot was “the biggest stress of his life”.
“The son wouldn’t be able to leave if he wasn’t there to move the brown car,” she explained in a comment.
She previously documented the car act in action in a separate video, describing the neighbor as a “sad old man”.
