The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has successfully taken legal action against the former operators of a United Petroleum site in […]
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Hydrogen-powered transport has officially arrived in Australia, with Hyundai’s XCIENT fuel cell truck now entering commercial operation. The first local
Hyundai’s First Hydrogen Powered Truck Hits the Road Read More »
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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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, one of Australia’s largest energy and retail groups, is taking a major step to overhaul how its convenience
Viva Energy Partners with AI Specialist to Modernise OTR Convenience Stores Read More »
For nearly two decades, VDMS has been helping service station operators and retailers safeguard their most valuable stock, while also
Securing the Future of Retail: An Interview with VDMS Director Dean Spencer Read More »
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is pushing ahead with reforms to card payments, proposing to ban surcharges on debit
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A dispute between a small family-owned fuel stop in north-west Tasmania and national supplier United Petroleum has highlighted the challenges
Small Tasmanian Fuel Stop Locked in Legal Battle with Major Supplier Read More »
In Darwin, a major fuel storage project has stirred debate after the Northern Territory Government confirmed that 11 large tanks
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Running a service station means managing a wide range of risks every day, from minor slips and spills to more
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The Bruce Highway was brought to a standstill after a petrol tanker carrying 48,000 litres of fuel caught fire near
Fuel Tanker Blaze Shuts Down Bruce Highway Read More »
Viva Energy is pressing forward with its plan to reposition itself as more than just a fuel supplier, aiming to
Viva Energy Pushes Ahead with Major Retail Transformation Read More »
A case in Queensland has once again highlighted the frustrations faced by service station operators dealing with fuel theft. A
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Victorian authorities have recently uncovered another major illicit tobacco operation, with millions of dollars in product and cash seized across
Illicit Tobacco Raids Highlight Ongoing Risks for Retailers Read More »
Australia’s refining sector is once again under the spotlight, with Ampol reporting a sharp fall in profits for the first
Ampol Pushes for Fuel Security Support Amid Refining Struggles Read More »
After nearly 18 months of negotiations, Ampol has reached an agreement to acquire EG Group’s Australian fuel and convenience retail
Ampol Secures EG Group’s Australian Network in $1.1 Billion Deal Read More »
The APCO Foundation recently held its most successful Giving Day to date, raising an impressive $259,531 in support of individuals
Giving Day Sets New Fundraising Record Read More »
Australia’s battle against smoking has taken a dark turn. In a bid to reduce nicotine use, the country has created
Australia’s Tobacco Crisis Fuels Crime Surge Read More »
From 1 August 2025, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) will commence a statewide audit targeting businesses operating in buildings
Asbestos Audit Begins Across Queensland Read More »
The New South Wales Government has introduced sweeping reforms to crack down on the sale of illegal tobacco and vaping
NSW Unveils New Laws to Tackle Illegal Tobacco Read More »
Queensland is experiencing an unprecedented wave of enforcement activity as health authorities intensify their crackdown on the illegal tobacco and
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Viva Energy has seen its share price fall sharply after revealing a significant decline in sales during the first half
Shares Slide as Viva Energy Suffers Hit to Tobacco Sales Read More »
For independent service station operators, juggling multiple sites while maintaining control, consistency, and efficiency can feel like an uphill battle.
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As a service station owner, you’ve likely seen it more than once: a driver stuck at the red light decides
When Drivers Use Your Servo to Beat Red Lights Read More »
Next Payments, one of Australia’s leading private ATM providers backed by Macquarie Group, is withdrawing over 40 machines from sites
ATMs Removed from Suspected Illegal Tobacco Stores Read More »
In a major breakthrough, Australian authorities have seized approximately 45 million illicit cigarettes, with an estimated street value of $31
Illicit Cigarettes Seized in $31M Border Bust Read More »
Five retail stores in regional Queensland have been shut down as part of a state-led crackdown on the alleged sale
Crackdown Shuts Five Tobacco Stores in Queensland Read More »
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is moving to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, a change that could save
Reserve Bank Pushes to Eliminate Card Surcharges Read More »
The well-loved Thirroul Service Station has received national recognition after being featured in a finalist entry for a major photography
Photograph Captures Thirroul Servo’s Spirit Read More »
Shell has formally dismissed recent speculation linking it to a possible takeover of rival energy company BP. The company issued
Shell Denies BP Takeover Speculation Read More »
