Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in service stations. While often overlooked, these incidents […]
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In a busy service station environment, it is easy to assume that staff will naturally know what to do. However,
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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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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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Millions of illicit cigarettes, vaping devices, and loose tobacco have been seized in one of the largest single operations targeting
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A Canberra man accused of attempting to set a gas bottle alight near a fuel pump has been denied bail,
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Working in a service station means your team is often on the front line. While most customers are respectful, there
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Shrinkage, the loss of stock due to theft, error, or wastage, is a silent profit killer for many service stations.
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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, formerly operating as Caltex Australia, is placing a portfolio of 13 development properties on the market after conducting a
Ampol Lists Development Sites in $20M National Sell-Off Read More »
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is urging the federal government to review the country’s tobacco excise, warning that high
Tobacco Excise Under Fire as Black Market Grows Read More »
Regulations in the fuel and convenience retail industry are constantly evolving. From fuel labelling rules to health and safety requirements,
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As consumer behaviour shifts and mobility patterns evolve, forward-thinking service stations are exploring new ways to remain relevant beyond fuel.
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Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, has officially named Stephen Dacus as its new President and
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Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man involved in an attempted armed robbery at a Rockhampton
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A woman has been arrested after allegedly using her hatchback to deliberately ram another vehicle multiple times at a service
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First impressions count – especially in a fast-paced environment like a service station. While signage, cleanliness and stock levels all
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When it comes to running a successful service station, one of the most overlooked tools is effective in-store signage. Clear,
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A small petrol station in the rural town of Loch is facing a spate of break-ins as it continues to
Independent Petrol Station Battles Relentless Break-Ins Read More »
Economists often act as if they alone discovered the idea of unintended consequences. But in reality, it’s just common sense:
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A petrol station in Melbourne’s west has fallen victim to a deliberate and destructive act of vandalism, causing thousands of
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Running a service station often means operating long hours, sometimes 24/7. While this ensures convenience for customers, it presents a
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Service station staff regularly lift stock, carry boxes, or move heavy items like water containers or gas bottles, tasks that,
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Running an independent service station comes with constant challenges. From managing staff and reducing theft to staying compliant with tobacco
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South Australian police have struck a significant blow against organised crime networks, confiscating more than $22 million worth of assets—including
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In an industry where margins are tight, customer volume is high, and operational complexity is growing, having the right systems
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Ampol has decided to withdraw from the residential electricity retail market, ending a three-year effort to sell power to homes,
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At a busy service station, it’s easy to get caught up in daily operations and forget about safety–until something goes
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In the fast-paced world of fuel retail, a smooth shift handover is often overlooked — yet it’s one of the
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Australia’s northernmost mainland community, Seisia, has been without its only supermarket and service station for nearly two months, leaving its
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