The Bruce Highway was brought to a standstill after a petrol tanker carrying 48,000 litres of fuel caught fire near Owanyilla, between Tiaro and Maryborough, in the early hours of Friday morning. The Incident The B-double tanker was hauling separate loads of unleaded petrol and diesel when the fire broke out. Fire crews from both urban and rural brigades worked for several hours to bring the blaze under control. Despite the intensity of the fire, which destroyed the vehicle and consumed both tanks, there were no fatalities. One man in his 30s was treated for minor injuries and taken to ...

Viva Energy is pressing forward with its plan to reposition itself as more than just a fuel supplier, aiming to expand deeper into the convenience retail space. The move follows its $1.2 billion purchase of the OTR Group and will see existing Coles Express sites converted into On the Run outlets. These new-look stores are designed to offer a higher-end convenience experience, encouraging customers to visit more often and spend more while they’re there. Big Changes, Tough Market The company’s strategy comes at a time when its financial results have been under pressure. Viva reported a significant drop in half-year ...