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Weekly petrol prices

The average price of unleaded petrol in Australia rose 4.1¢ to 134.6¢ a litre nationally in the week ending March 17, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s ‘Weekly Petrol Prices’ report. The...

Reflections on 2018: New Sunrise

How did 2018 shape up for the P&C industry? Convenience World asked key figures to reflect on the past year. This week: New Sunrise Managing Director Steve Cardinale (right). Looking back at 2018,...

Weekly diesel prices

The average price of diesel fuel in Australia rose by 1¢ to 148.3¢ a litre nationally in the week ending March 17, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s ‘Weekly Diesel Prices’...

Australia needs ‘pragmatic approach’ to vaping, says ALNA

A new report supports ALNA’s call for a change in vaping strategy for Australian retailers, says CEO Ben Kearney. The report suggests vaping could play a key role in helping Australians quit tobacco...

ARA slams new regulations for WA tobacco retailers

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has expressed its dismay at new regulations that came into force in WA this week. According to Mirage News, the ARA says the regulations will “significantly affect tobacco...

Jackpot! A whole Lott more for 3,800 newsagents

The ALNA and LRA say their negotiations with ‘the Lott’ will deliver a better deal for newsagents and lottery agents. The Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association (ALNA), and their affiliated body the Lottery...

Report calls for substantial changes to Franchising Code of Conduct

Disclosure and transparency are still necessary, according to the Fairness in Franchising report, but are insufficient to protect franchisees operating small businesses against the abuse of contractual power by some franchisors. The Fairness...

Many tobacco retailers would prefer not to sell tobacco

New research has revealed that one in five tobacco retailers would prefer not to sell tobacco products. Cancer Council NSW and Western Sydney University carried out the research. Together they sampled a range...

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