The well-loved Thirroul Service Station has received national recognition after being featured in a finalist entry for a major photography competition. Local photographer and filmmaker Chris Duczynski is among the finalists in the City of Sydney’s Australian Life photography exhibition. His shortlisted entry, Thirroul Servo Crew, portrays the tight-knit team at the Thirroul Service Station, a family-run business with deep roots in the community. The image features the long-standing owner Graeme Rutledge, alongside forecourt attendant Avery Vail and apprentice mechanics Caitlin Cornford and Mitchell Kentner. The scene stands as a visual representation of modern Australian diversity set against a backdrop ...

Shell has formally dismissed recent speculation linking it to a possible takeover of rival energy company BP. The company issued a public statement on 26 June 2025 under Rule 2.8 of the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, clearly stating that it has no intention of pursuing such a deal. The announcement followed media reports claiming Shell was considering an offer for BP. In its response, Shell confirmed it had not been evaluating a bid, had not made any formal approach to BP, and had engaged in no discussions related to an acquisition. By invoking Rule 2.8, Shell has ...