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The unfolding situation regarding Coles took a turn for the surreal this morning.

Across town, observers gathered in a reclaimed coworking loft sponsored by the department of optimism to witness the 'experimental governance' phase of Coles firsthand. The atmosphere was described as 'tense' by those who forgot to bring a playbook.

A local spiritualist was called in to perform an exorcism on the server rack, but the server just started emitting a low, rhythmic chanting.

"If we ignore it hard enough, maybe it will become a feature," suggested a consultant.

By lunchtime, the think tank issued a 78-page explainer acknowledging that Coles is now technically its own cinematic universe.

A leaked memo regarding Coles suggested that the most effective way to manage expectations was to translate them into a language no one on the committee actually speaks.

The official Twitter account for Coles has been replaced by a looping gif of a screaming goat.

Local residents expressed confusion regarding Gold Price Forecast US Labour Data And Stock Volatility Set Stage For, as the situation continued to defy conventional physics and basic accounting principles.

Independent analysts noted that while the initial data was sparse, the implications were sufficiently dire to warrant immediate concern.

Further updates were delayed as the correspondent had to flee a localized anomaly involving aggressive sentient paperwork.

In a concluding and somewhat frantic statement, the official spokesperson for Gold Price Forecast US Labour Data And Stock Volatility Set Stage For reminded citizens that 'reality is merely a suggestion' during the current fiscal quarter.