A new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) highlights the vital role smaller, independent petrol retailers play […]
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For service station owners, securing finance is often a key part of growing, refinancing, or selling the business. However, many
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At a service station, equipment reliability is critical. From fuel dispensers to air compressors and refrigeration units, every piece of
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Dealing with difficult customers is an inevitable part of running a service station. Whether it’s someone upset about fuel prices,
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Running a successful independent service station takes more than just long hours and hard work; it also requires the right
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A Melbourne motorist has escaped serious injury after their vehicle was crushed between a large fuel tanker and the tunnel
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A Gold Coast teenager has been celebrated for his honesty after returning a large sum of cash that he discovered
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A strong workplace culture is one of the most powerful tools a service station owner can have. When employees feel
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Service stations are particularly vulnerable to stormwater issues due to large paved areas, fuel residues, and heavy vehicle traffic. Proper
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The federal government has announced a new national taskforce designed to coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to combat the growing
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The Federal Government has released draft regulations designed to make sure shoppers can still pay with cash at major supermarkets
New Rules to Protect Cash Payments at Supermarkets and Fuel Stations Read More »
Police are urging local businesses and the community to stay alert after a number of counterfeit banknotes were discovered in
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With the ever-increasing crime wave in Victoria impacting retailers more and more, and with no real sign of improvement, Endeavour
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Every service station operator knows that what’s underground matters just as much as what’s on the forecourt. In Australia’s regulatory,
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BP is taking major strides to strengthen its traditional oil and gas business while investing carefully in the energy transition.
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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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Motorists in Victoria now have a new tool to help them save at the pump, with the launch of Servo
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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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Waste management is often overlooked in service station operations, yet it plays a vital role in maintaining safety, compliance, and
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Signage is one of the most powerful yet underestimated tools for running a safe and profitable service station. From guiding
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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
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For nearly two decades, VDMS has been helping service station operators and retailers safeguard their most valuable stock, while also
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Electricity is essential for the daily running of any service station, powering everything from fuel pumps to lighting and refrigeration.
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For many service stations, seasonal peaks such as school holidays, long weekends, and the Christmas period bring a surge in
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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
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In Darwin, a major fuel storage project has stirred debate after the Northern Territory Government confirmed that 11 large tanks
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