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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 Adelaide, resulting in more than $38,000 in penalties for workplace breaches. What Happened An investigation by the FWO found that the former operators had underpaid three international student employees and failed to meet several key workplace obligations. The underpayments related to accrued annual leave that wasn’t paid out when the staff finished their employment. The business also neglected to issue pay slips on time and didn’t have written agreements in place for part-time workers. While the affected employees have since ...
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 customer, Coregas, has added the zero-emission truck to its daily freight fleet, marking a significant step forward for sustainable heavy transport. A Milestone for Clean Freight The XCIENT truck runs entirely on hydrogen, offering long driving ranges and fast refuelling, two major hurdles that have slowed the transition to cleaner heavy vehicles. With this milestone, hydrogen is moving beyond pilot projects and into practical use on Australian roads. Coregas is playing a key role in this shift, operating the nation’s ...
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 Adelaide, resulting in more than $38,000 in penalties for workplace breaches. What Happened An investigation by the FWO found that the former operators had underpaid three international student employees and ...
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 customer, Coregas, has added the zero-emission truck to its daily freight fleet, marking a significant step forward for sustainable heavy transport. A Milestone for Clean Freight The XCIENT truck runs ...
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 valid licence under the state’s new Tobacco Licensing Scheme. The three-month transition period has ended, and anyone trading without a licence or failing to display it at the point of ...
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 state forces carrying the load of enforcement, ministers argue that Canberra’s continual tax hikes have only made the problem worse, creating a windfall for organised crime groups. A Growing National ...
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 stores operate. Through its OTR Group, the company has teamed up with global technology provider Blue Yonder to introduce artificial intelligence tools that will streamline everything from product ranges to ...
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 improving efficiency and opening up new revenue opportunities. We sat down with Dean Spencer, Director at VDMS, to discuss the challenges facing the industry, the role of technology in protecting ...
