Is Your POS Ready for the Holiday Rush?
The lead-up to Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest times of year for most service station operators. […]
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Record Sale as Australia’s First Sinopec Service Station Fetches $6.415 Million
Australia’s fuel retail sector has reached an interesting new chapter, with the first local service station leased to global energy
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Australia’s Fuel Supply Under Pressure as Local Refining Declines
Australia continues to rely heavily on imported fuel, raising concerns about how the country would cope if global supply routes
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7-Eleven Tests Fully Staff-Free Convenience Store in Melbourne
A very different kind of convenience store has appeared in Melbourne, with 7-Eleven trialling a location that operates entirely without
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Call for Major Senate Inquiry as Illegal Tobacco Market Continues to Surge
The federal opposition is pushing for a wide ranging Senate inquiry into Australia’s rapidly expanding illegal tobacco market. Concerns are
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Smart Systems, Smarter Service: Purtill Group’s Ongoing Evolution with Beacon POS
For Matt Harber, IT Manager at the Purtill Group, choosing the right technology isn’t just about functionality; it’s about long-term
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Fuelling the Festive Rush: How Aussie Servo Operators Can Stay Ahead This Holiday Season
The end of the year is nearly here, and for most service station owners, that means one thing: a whole
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Criminal Groups Exploiting Small Businesses to Bring Illegal Tobacco Into Australia
Authorities are uncovering a worrying trend where organised crime networks are using the names of genuine small Australian businesses to
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Australia’s Fuel Stockpile at Risk Without Urgent Action
Concerns are growing about Australia’s limited fuel reserves, with new figures showing the nation continues to fall well below international
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Independent Retailers Driving Fuel Competition Across Australia
A new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) highlights the vital role smaller, independent petrol retailers play
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Returning to Beacon POS: A Better Fit for Business at BP Mount Waverley
Running a successful independent service station takes more than just long hours and hard work; it also requires the right
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Fuel Tanker Crash in Melbourne Crushes Vehicle
A Melbourne motorist has escaped serious injury after their vehicle was crushed between a large fuel tanker and the tunnel
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Teen’s Servo Honesty Inspires the Gold Coast Community
A Gold Coast teenager has been celebrated for his honesty after returning a large sum of cash that he discovered
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National Taskforce Formed to Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco
The federal government has announced a new national taskforce designed to coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to combat the growing
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New Rules to Protect Cash Payments at Supermarkets and Fuel Stations
The Federal Government has released draft regulations designed to make sure shoppers can still pay with cash at major supermarkets
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Counterfeit Notes Circulating
Police are urging local businesses and the community to stay alert after a number of counterfeit banknotes were discovered in
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BP Embraces Artificial Intelligence to Drive Growth and Efficiency
BP is taking major strides to strengthen its traditional oil and gas business while investing carefully in the energy transition.
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Supermarkets Push Further into the Convenience Market
Australia’s largest supermarket chains are accelerating their move into convenience retail, opening a growing number of compact stores designed to
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New “Servo Saver” App Helps Victorians Find the Best Fuel Prices
Motorists in Victoria now have a new tool to help them save at the pump, with the launch of Servo
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Former United Petroleum Operators Fined for Underpaying Workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has successfully taken legal action against the former operators of a United Petroleum site in
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Hyundai’s First Hydrogen Powered Truck Hits the Road
Hydrogen-powered transport has officially arrived in Australia, with Hyundai’s XCIENT fuel cell truck now entering commercial operation. The first local
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New Tobacco Licensing Rules Now in Effect in NSW
From October 1st, all retailers and wholesalers in New South Wales selling tobacco or non-tobacco smoking products must hold a
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States Push Federal Government to Tackle Illicit Tobacco Crisis
Police ministers from across the country are calling for stronger federal action on Australia’s booming black market tobacco trade. With
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Viva Energy Partners with AI Specialist to Modernise OTR Convenience Stores
Viva Energy, one of Australia’s largest energy and retail groups, is taking a major step to overhaul how its convenience
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Securing the Future of Retail: An Interview with VDMS Director Dean Spencer
For nearly two decades, VDMS has been helping service station operators and retailers safeguard their most valuable stock, while also
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What the RBA’s Surcharge Ban Could Mean for Your Business
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is pushing ahead with reforms to card payments, proposing to ban surcharges on debit
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Small Tasmanian Fuel Stop Locked in Legal Battle with Major Supplier
A dispute between a small family-owned fuel stop in north-west Tasmania and national supplier United Petroleum has highlighted the challenges
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Controversy Over Fuel Tanks at Darwin Harbour
In Darwin, a major fuel storage project has stirred debate after the Northern Territory Government confirmed that 11 large tanks
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The Importance of Incident Reporting at Your Service Station
Running a service station means managing a wide range of risks every day, from minor slips and spills to more
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Fuel Tanker Blaze Shuts Down Bruce Highway
The Bruce Highway was brought to a standstill after a petrol tanker carrying 48,000 litres of fuel caught fire near
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