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People are seen waiting outside a Woolworths supermarket in Coburg, Melbourne

People are seen waiting outside a Woolworths supermarket in Coburg, Melbourne Source: AAP

Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced it was looking to hire up to 20,000 people to keep supplies in stock.


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By Lin Evlin

Source: SBS



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Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced it was looking to hire up to 20,000 people to keep supplies in stock.


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