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The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 25, 2026

The discount retailer has been outpaced and outperformed by its much larger, more successful rival for years but is aiming for a turnaround.

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ASX Runners of the Week: Energy Technologies, RAS Tech & Tambourah

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