Support for Australia’s independent service station operators
Fuel market and excise news, compliance updates, HR and safety guidance, and stories from independent forecourts across Australia.
Fire extinguishers are one of those items that often go unnoticed until they’re urgently needed. In a service
The New South Wales Government has introduced sweeping reforms to crack down on the sale of illegal tobacco
Queensland is experiencing an unprecedented wave of enforcement activity as health authorities intensify their crackdown on the illegal
Viva Energy has seen its share price fall sharply after revealing a significant decline in sales during the
For independent service station operators, juggling multiple sites while maintaining control, consistency, and efficiency can feel like an
Australia’s weather can be unpredictable and, at times, extreme. From flash floods to severe storms and scorching heat
Lighting is often overlooked in service station operations, yet it plays a critical role in safety, security, customer
In an environment where service station operators face constant regulatory changes, rising operational costs, and evolving customer expectations,
As a service station owner, you’ve likely seen it more than once: a driver stuck at the red
Next Payments, one of Australia’s leading private ATM providers backed by Macquarie Group, is withdrawing over 40 machines
In a major breakthrough, Australian authorities have seized approximately 45 million illicit cigarettes, with an estimated street value
Running a network of regional service stations presents plenty of challenges, but for Aaron Hill and the team
Running a service station is a round-the-clock responsibility, and for many sites, late-night hours are critical to profitability.
Running a successful service station involves more than stocking shelves and setting fuel prices. One often overlooked factor
Five retail stores in regional Queensland have been shut down as part of a state-led crackdown on the
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is moving to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, a change that
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any service station. It’s what keeps fuel in the tanks, shelves stocked,
In a busy service station environment, a well-structured onboarding process is vital for setting new employees up for
The well-loved Thirroul Service Station has received national recognition after being featured in a finalist entry for a
Shell has formally dismissed recent speculation linking it to a possible takeover of rival energy company BP. The
A new report reveals that most Australian drivers of traditional petrol or diesel cars remain reluctant to move
UK-based EG Group is preparing to sell its Australian fuel and convenience store operations, and Ampol, its long-standing
While fire extinguishers are required at every service station, they are often overlooked until they are urgently needed.
Every service station owner and manager knows the impact of an unreliable team member. When staff don’t show
