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The latest supermarket price report by consumer advocacy group Choice has revealed Aldi is once again the cheapest grocer in the country. This comes as Woolworths and Coles face allegations by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that they have broken consumer law. But is it always possible for consumers to shop around?

Some Australians stuck in Lebanon say they are trying to heed the Prime Minister's call to flee the country - but are being held up by the government. Batoul Hijazi and her one-year-old son Adam are Australian citizens, but Batoul's husband and Adam's father Abbas Wehbe isn't. They're waiting on the Department of Home Affairs to approve visas for Abbas so the family can flee to safety in Australia but are still yet to hear word from the government.

Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner is calling on people to shift their attitudes towards older people, and for ageism to be treated the same way as sexism and racism. Research from the World Health Organization shows negative stereotypes can contribute to elder abuse, push people out of the workforce and even shorten lifespans. Advocates say an intergenerational approach is needed to challenge deeply-held beliefs and values.