Latest news with #Woolworths
The Age
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Age
AI helped me feed my family for just $3 a serve
I'll admit, artificial intelligence scares me a bit. And I am very aware that sentence has already been 'scraped' by ChatGPT or Claude or whatever else – so, now it knows. But I've been dabbling. I'll ask it to find me the cheapest price for something, or the best – based on real reviews, or to turn me into an AI action figure. You know, pretty standard stuff. My main searches had been for sales and family-friendly recipes. So last week I thought I'd try and combine the two: could AI make me a seven-night, sales-ingredient-only meal plan that the kids would actually eat? It took me a few goes to get the prompt right. Because if you've at all dabbled with whatever iteration, you know it's all about the prompt. But yes, it can. First, I specified that each meal must include protein and vegetables. And different types each night (how happy the kids would otherwise have been). Next, I chose one particular supermarket, and let me be clear this is not an endorsement in any way but you need to say what you want the AI to interrogate. AI brought the cost of my entire shop down to $106.85. I tried to get it to search particular web pages for specials: each of Woolworths' half-price, lower winter price, lower shelf price and online only specials pages. No dice – neither ChatGPT nor Claude could do that with accuracy, nominating typical savings only. So, I downloaded the current Woolworths sales catalogue and then uploaded it to AI. I wanted to know the precise, I guess, 'before and after' prices of all the ingredients. I played with how best to ask for that.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
AI helped me feed my family for just $3 a serve
I'll admit, artificial intelligence scares me a bit. And I am very aware that sentence has already been 'scraped' by ChatGPT or Claude or whatever else – so, now it knows. But I've been dabbling. I'll ask it to find me the cheapest price for something, or the best – based on real reviews, or to turn me into an AI action figure. You know, pretty standard stuff. My main searches had been for sales and family-friendly recipes. So last week I thought I'd try and combine the two: could AI make me a seven-night, sales-ingredient-only meal plan that the kids would actually eat? It took me a few goes to get the prompt right. Because if you've at all dabbled with whatever iteration, you know it's all about the prompt. But yes, it can. First, I specified that each meal must include protein and vegetables. And different types each night (how happy the kids would otherwise have been). Next, I chose one particular supermarket, and let me be clear this is not an endorsement in any way but you need to say what you want the AI to interrogate. AI brought the cost of my entire shop down to $106.85. I tried to get it to search particular web pages for specials: each of Woolworths' half-price, lower winter price, lower shelf price and online only specials pages. No dice – neither ChatGPT nor Claude could do that with accuracy, nominating typical savings only. So, I downloaded the current Woolworths sales catalogue and then uploaded it to AI. I wanted to know the precise, I guess, 'before and after' prices of all the ingredients. I played with how best to ask for that.
Courier-Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Courier-Mail
A $310m transformation set to renew prominent Kangaroo Point site
Construction is under way on The Bedford by Mosaic, marking the long-awaited transformation of a prominent Kangaroo Point peninsula site that has remained dormant for decades. The $310m mixed-use development by Queensland developer Mosaic Property Group will deliver the precinct's first-ever major supermarket. The Bedford will include a full-line Woolworths, cafe, and liquor store at ground level, with 128 two- and three-bedroom residences and resident amenities across 16 levels above. The development has sold more than 90 per cent since its late 2024 preview. The final release of luxury residences is now available with construction being undertaken by Mosaic's own in-house building arm. Residences are priced from $1.4m and completion is set for late 2027. Mosaic founder and managing director Brook Monahan said the milestone represented a long-awaited activation of a key inner-city location. 'This is a cornerstone site that has sat idle for decades,' he said. 'After so many stalled attempts, we're proud to be the ones finally bringing it to life. 'It's a privilege and a responsibility we take seriously – delivering the kind of amenity and homes that build on Kangaroo Point's established appeal to further cement its position as one of Brisbane's most coveted residential pockets. 'The response to The Bedford has been exceptional, and it's not by chance. 'It comes down to a combination of location, quality, and confidence. This is one of Brisbane's most iconic inner-city suburbs, yet it's lacked new residential supply for over a decade. 'We've paired that demand with a truly elevated offering – generously scaled homes, anchored by luxury hotel scale amenity – and, crucially, the certainty that Mosaic will deliver. In this market, that assurance is more valuable than ever.' Mr Monahan said the strength of demand for The Bedford had been so significant that Mosaic was fast-tracking the preview of its follow-up Kangaroo Point development, the $240m The Carter by Mosaic, to meet ongoing demand. 'We don't bring a project to market unless we believe deeply in its relevance and potential – but when demand exceeds even our expectations, we move with confidence,' he said. 'The Bedford's performance has reaffirmed that buyers are seeking quality, location, and above all, certainty of delivery. That's exactly what we offer – and it's why we are accelerating the release of The Carter.' This year, Mosaic is on track to complete three major projects – The Mowbray by Mosaic in East Brisbane was delivered in January, The Prescott by Mosaic in Toowong has just been completed, and The Manning by Mosaic in Milton is set for a July completion totalling more than $350m and 295 new homes, all constructed by Mosaic's internal building division. Since 2012, Mosaic has completed more than 65 premium residential and mixed-use projects across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, delivering more than $2bn in value. A further $2bn in projects are either under way or in planning. THE BEDFORD BY MOSAIC Developer: Mosaic Property Group Address: 16-30 Prospect St, Kangaroo Point Features: Mixed-use development including 128 two- and three-bedroom residences with resident amenities. Final release residences priced from $1.4m. Completion set for late 2027. More info:
News.com.au
a day ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Woolworths fresh salvo opens in city's south in new centre
A new shopping centre with a Woolworths supermarket and a host of speciality shops is opening for business at Charlemont. Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre, at the corner of Horseshoe Bend Rd and Precinct Rd in Charlemont, is set to open its doors after a 14-month construction period. Anchored by a full-line Woolworths and BWS, the 7958sq m neighbourhood centre features 24 specialty tenancies, with offerings ranging from food and beauty services to healthcare and fitness. Developed by D. B. S Commercial and constructed by Maben Group, the centre is a key part of the growing Charlemont Rise Estate. It adjoins the new Horseshoe Bend Primary School and Community Hub, both under construction and scheduled to open in 2026, forming part of a broader neighbourhood activity centre with further development still to come. The centre provides a mix of retailers including Domino's, Snap Fitness, Sushi Sushi, Pure Beauty nail salon, Lux Barbers, Eco Laundry and a national pharmacy operator. Woolworths held a soft opening on Thursday, ahead of the grand opening celebration on Saturday. The are tenancies still available to lease at the centre from 30sq m to 600sq m. Designed by architects Clarke Hopkins Clarke, the centre will feature 251 car parks, including electric charging spaces, and have a six pick-up bays for groceries. Further infrastructure improvements have also been completed in preparation for the centre's opening. Wellam Constructions recently finished upgrades to the final section of Horseshoe Bend Rd, north of Iona College. This upgrade links Charlemont Rise directly to Iona College. Charlemont Rise is positioned within the 1600-lot Charlemont Rise Estate in the heart of Geelong's Armstrong Creek growth corridor. The estate is renowned for its Game of Thrones-themed street names, although Precinct Rd was named after the original name, Lannaster Rd, caught the ire of Geelong's council in 2017. The opening event promises will include a mini train engine ride, animal farm, face painting, mini golf, and a community barbecue hosted by the local fire brigade and Woolworths.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Woolworths shopper discovers an $18 dupe of a popular $445 designer item: 'Insane'
A budget-savvy Aussie mum has sent supermarket shoppers and beauty lovers into a frenzy with a new find. During a trip to her local Woolworths to pick up her essentials, busy mum Chloe Jackson stumbled upon a new body wash that smells eerily like one of the world's most coveted (and very expensive) designer perfumes. In a now-viral video that's racked up more than 24,000 views, Chloe casually filmed herself browsing the body wash aisle when she made the discovery of the year. 'Guys, I'm just at Woolworths and I'm smelling the body washes, like you do when you need a new body wash,' Chloe said. 'This is absolutely not sponsored but I have found a Baccarat Rouge dupe. It's this one here. The smell is unreal.' The star of the show is an $18 bottle of Soma Body Wash in the scent Amber & Jasmine, a brand-new arrival that's turning heads for all the right reasons. While it's easy to assume anything under $20 won't come close to high-end beauty, Soma is the exception to the rule, it seems. Founded by two Aussie mums who also happen to be former Mecca head honchos (yes, the actual Mecca), Soma was born from their frustration with boring, low-quality supermarket body care. The star of the show is an $18 bottle of Soma Body Wash in the scent Amber & Jasmine, a brand-new arrival that's turning heads for all the right reasons It seems they've brought their insider know-how to the supermarket shelves, launching the body washes exclusively in 1,000 Woolworths stores across the country by July. From a quick look on Soma's website, it's clear their aim was to create premium, fragrance-led body care that looks and smells like it belongs in a luxury hotel bathroom, without the price tag to match. The scent in question is a take on Baccarat Rouge 540, the cult French perfume by Maison Francis Kurkdjian that has developed a near-religious following among fragrance lovers. The original shower gel used to set shoppers back a cool 75 Euros for 350ml (upon investigation, Mecca no longer stocks the item, but you can order it from overseas), while the matching 70ml eau de parfum clocks in at an eye watering $445. Compare that to this sleek $18 body wash, and it's no wonder shoppers are losing their minds. Fans of Baccarat Rouge will instantly recognise the addictive warm, woody, and amber-like notes the dupe is said to capture. TikTok users flooded the comments to tag their friends and share their excitement. 'How good is it!!!!! Secrets out!!' one wrote. 'Yes!! It's true!! I think it's a mix of Baccarat Rouge and Who is Elijah Haze!' said added. It seems the entire line was designed to blend function with fragrance, delivering salon-worthy skin benefits and luxe aromas without the sticker shock. And a bonus for those that aren't huge fans of this particular scent - Soma has two other fragrance options to choose from. Their Almond & Vanille variant is apparently reminiscent of L'Occitane's iconic Almond Shower Oil ($80), and their Vetiver & Cedar takes inspiration from Byredo Vetyver ($91 for 450ml). 'Omg what other scents do they have! I need to try this.' 'The Almond and Vanille smells exactly like the L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil!' one confirmed. In a time where the cost of living is through the roof, finding a supermarket gem like this is a win.
