Hydrogen Powers a New Era in Freight
A new chapter in clean transport is unfolding as Toll Group teams up with Viva Energy Australia to deliver a […]
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NSW Launches Taskforce to Tackle Illegal Tobacco
New South Wales has established a dedicated task force to address the state’s growing black market for illegal tobacco and
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Record Sale Signals Strong Demand for WA Service Stations
A BP-branded service station in Perth’s northern growth corridor has sold for $4.4 million, marking the strongest result for a
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New Tobacco Licensing Scheme Now in Effect – What You Need to Know
From 1 July 2025, all NSW service stations that sell tobacco or non-tobacco smoking products must hold a valid tobacco
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Managing Young or Inexperienced Workers at Your Service Station
Many service stations rely on young or inexperienced workers to keep operations running smoothly. While they often bring enthusiasm and
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Reducing Stock Loss: Practical Steps for Service Stations
Stock loss is a silent profit killer for service stations. Whether it’s due to theft, administrative errors, or damage, even
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Funding Falls as Tobacco Black Market Booms
The only money directly allocated to combat illegal tobacco in this year’s NSW state budget is going towards maintaining an
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Middle East Conflict Reveals Australia’s Fuel Weakness
Iran’s recent threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has brought renewed attention to Australia’s vulnerable fuel supply. While experts
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Now Available at Select Ampol Sites
A new partnership between Ampol and Krispy Kreme is bringing one of the world’s most loved sweet treats to more
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Record Sale for Western Sydney Service Station
A major service station property in Western Sydney, tenanted by 7-Eleven and McDonald’s, has sold at auction for $18.4 million,
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New Award Wage Rates 2024/2025
As many are already aware, the Fair Work Ombudsman recently released the latest increase in award wages, which will come
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From Behind the Counter to a Multi-Site Network: How Ravi Kasturi Built a Growing Service Station Empire with Beacon
Ravi Kasturi is not your typical service station operator. Since launching his first site in 2020, Ravi has rapidly expanded
When to Hire Your First Site Manager (and How to Train Them)
As a service station owner, there comes a point where doing everything yourself becomes unsustainable. If you’re constantly covering shifts,
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Managing Cash Safely at Your Service Station
Cash handling remains a key part of service station operations, even with the rise of card and mobile payments. But
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How Environmental Non-Compliance Can Devalue Your Petrol Station
If you own a service station, environmental compliance is not just about ticking boxes. It is directly connected to the
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Tobacco Shops Avoid Immediate Shutdown After Raids
Six Hervey Bay businesses allegedly involved in the sale of illegal tobacco products are continuing to trade, despite Queensland Health
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BP Continues to Remove Illegally Parked Trucks and Unhitched Trailers from Sites
BP is stepping up its enforcement measures at truck stops, with the latest action targeting illegally parked vehicles and unhitched
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Man Wanted After Knife Assault in Adelaide Service Station
A police search is underway following a violent incident at a small grocery store in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Saturday
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Preventing Trip Hazards: A Simple Step Towards Safer Sites
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in service stations. While often overlooked, these incidents
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Why Clear Job Descriptions Matter at Your Service Station
In a busy service station environment, it is easy to assume that staff will naturally know what to do. However,
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Investing in Security and Simplicity: How APW Wentworthville Has Benefited from VDMS
At APW Wentworthville, long-term thinking has paid off. For over ten years, owner Bill Morcos has relied on VDMS to
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Austrac Targets Illegal Tobacco Profits
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, Austrac, has been called in to assist with efforts to combat the illegal tobacco trade, which
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Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Major Queensland Raid
Millions of illicit cigarettes, vaping devices, and loose tobacco have been seized in one of the largest single operations targeting
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Service Station Arson Denied Bail
A Canberra man accused of attempting to set a gas bottle alight near a fuel pump has been denied bail,
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Managing Customer Aggression: Keeping Your Team Safe on the Forecourt
Working in a service station means your team is often on the front line. While most customers are respectful, there
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Reducing Shrinkage: Simple Steps to Protect Your Stock and Profits
Shrinkage, the loss of stock due to theft, error, or wastage, is a silent profit killer for many service stations.
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Error Hits Service Station Customers Nationwide
Customers across Australia are being urged to check their bank accounts after a serious payment system error at national petrol
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Ampol Lists Development Sites in $20M National Sell-Off
Ampol, formerly operating as Caltex Australia, is placing a portfolio of 13 development properties on the market after conducting a
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Tobacco Excise Under Fire as Black Market Grows
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is urging the federal government to review the country’s tobacco excise, warning that high
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Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes at Your Service Station
Regulations in the fuel and convenience retail industry are constantly evolving. From fuel labelling rules to health and safety requirements,
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