Woolworths' Anti-Theft Gates Harm Kids, Spark Backlash

0:00It's March 5th in Sydney, let's get into the news. Woolworths is testing new anti-theft gates at store entrances in Australia. These low bars sit at Kid Heipe and have struck children in prams on their arms, legs, and faces. Parents shopping in places like Bass Hill in Sydney say it's scary and hard to avoid. The trial runs in six stores, including Bass Hill and one in Camberwell, Melbourne. Shoppers there spotted the gates last week, but the Melbourne spot added them late last year. For this, entrances had simple sliding doors. Parents feel trapped and unsafe, with some saying they'd have to back in to protect their kids. Long time locals worry about getting stuck. Online backlash is huge, as Reddit threads with thousands of upvotes slammed the gates for toddler risks and making people feel like animals. Woolworths heard the complaints and plans to review feedback during the trial. They blame rising theft for more stab violence, so security comes first. Other chains like IGA in Spotlight use similar setups too.

1:02Most customers understand the theft fight, but call it annoying, and not worth losing easy access, especially for families with prams or disabilities. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com.