Running a successful service station involves more than stocking shelves and setting fuel prices. One often overlooked factor is understanding […]
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Five retail stores in regional Queensland have been shut down as part of a state-led crackdown on the alleged sale
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is moving to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, a change that could save
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of any service station. It’s what keeps fuel in the tanks, shelves stocked, and wages
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In a busy service station environment, a well-structured onboarding process is vital for setting new employees up for success. It
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The well-loved Thirroul Service Station has received national recognition after being featured in a finalist entry for a major photography
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Shell has formally dismissed recent speculation linking it to a possible takeover of rival energy company BP. The company issued
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A new report reveals that most Australian drivers of traditional petrol or diesel cars remain reluctant to move to electric
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UK-based EG Group is preparing to sell its Australian fuel and convenience store operations, and Ampol, its long-standing wholesale supplier,
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While fire extinguishers are required at every service station, they are often overlooked until they are urgently needed. Ensuring your
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Every service station owner and manager knows the impact of an unreliable team member. When staff don’t show up for
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A new chapter in clean transport is unfolding as Toll Group teams up with Viva Energy Australia to deliver a
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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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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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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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Many service stations rely on young or inexperienced workers to keep operations running smoothly. While they often bring enthusiasm and
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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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The only money directly allocated to combat illegal tobacco in this year’s NSW state budget is going towards maintaining an
Funding Falls as Tobacco Black Market Booms Read More »
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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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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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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As many are already aware, the Fair Work Ombudsman recently released the latest increase in award wages, which will come
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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
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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 is stepping up its enforcement measures at truck stops, with the latest action targeting illegally parked vehicles and unhitched
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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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Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in service stations. While often overlooked, these incidents
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