Iran’s recent threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has brought renewed attention to Australia’s vulnerable fuel supply. While experts […]
Middle East Conflict Reveals Australia’s Fuel Weakness Read More »
A new partnership between Ampol and Krispy Kreme is bringing one of the world’s most loved sweet treats to more
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Now Available at Select Ampol Sites Read More »
A major service station property in Western Sydney, tenanted by 7-Eleven and McDonald’s, has sold at auction for $18.4 million,
Record Sale for Western Sydney Service Station Read More »
As many are already aware, the Fair Work Ombudsman recently released the latest increase in award wages, which will come
New Award Wage Rates 2024/2025 Read More »
Ravi Kasturi is not your typical service station operator. Since launching his first site in 2020, Ravi has rapidly expanded
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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Cash handling remains a key part of service station operations, even with the rise of card and mobile payments. But
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If you own a service station, environmental compliance is not just about ticking boxes. It is directly connected to the
How Environmental Non-Compliance Can Devalue Your Petrol Station Read More »
Six Hervey Bay businesses allegedly involved in the sale of illegal tobacco products are continuing to trade, despite Queensland Health
Tobacco Shops Avoid Immediate Shutdown After Raids Read More »
BP is stepping up its enforcement measures at truck stops, with the latest action targeting illegally parked vehicles and unhitched
BP Continues to Remove Illegally Parked Trucks and Unhitched Trailers from Sites Read More »
A police search is underway following a violent incident at a small grocery store in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Saturday
Man Wanted After Knife Assault in Adelaide Service Station Read More »
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in service stations. While often overlooked, these incidents
Preventing Trip Hazards: A Simple Step Towards Safer Sites Read More »
In a busy service station environment, it is easy to assume that staff will naturally know what to do. However,
Why Clear Job Descriptions Matter at Your Service Station Read More »
At APW Wentworthville, long-term thinking has paid off. For over ten years, owner Bill Morcos has relied on VDMS to
Investing in Security and Simplicity: How APW Wentworthville Has Benefited from VDMS Read More »
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, Austrac, has been called in to assist with efforts to combat the illegal tobacco trade, which
Austrac Targets Illegal Tobacco Profits Read More »
Millions of illicit cigarettes, vaping devices, and loose tobacco have been seized in one of the largest single operations targeting
Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Major Queensland Raid Read More »
A Canberra man accused of attempting to set a gas bottle alight near a fuel pump has been denied bail,
Service Station Arson Denied Bail Read More »
Working in a service station means your team is often on the front line. While most customers are respectful, there
Managing Customer Aggression: Keeping Your Team Safe on the Forecourt Read More »
Shrinkage, the loss of stock due to theft, error, or wastage, is a silent profit killer for many service stations.
Reducing Shrinkage: Simple Steps to Protect Your Stock and Profits Read More »
Customers across Australia are being urged to check their bank accounts after a serious payment system error at national petrol
Error Hits Service Station Customers Nationwide Read More »
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,
Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes at Your Service Station Read More »
As consumer behaviour shifts and mobility patterns evolve, forward-thinking service stations are exploring new ways to remain relevant beyond fuel.
Transforming Service Stations into Community Hubs Read More »
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, has officially named Stephen Dacus as its new President and
7-Eleven Appoints New CEO Read More »
Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man involved in an attempted armed robbery at a Rockhampton
Robbery Attempt at Rockhampton Service Station Read More »
A woman has been arrested after allegedly using her hatchback to deliberately ram another vehicle multiple times at a service
Driver Arrested After Violent Collision at SA Service Station Read More »
First impressions count – especially in a fast-paced environment like a service station. While signage, cleanliness and stock levels all
How Uniforms Influence Professionalism at Your Service Station Read More »
When it comes to running a successful service station, one of the most overlooked tools is effective in-store signage. Clear,
The Importance of Clear In-Store Signage at Your Service Station Read More »
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 »
