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Strong take-up as NSW launches container deposit scheme

The NSW government launched its ‘Return and Earn’ container deposit scheme (CDS) across the state this week, attracting strong participation. Within three days of launching, more than 500,000 beverage containers were returned to...

Payment in the palm of your hand

Australia’s first-ever autonomous smart store, quiXmart, has launched in Australia, after the innovative technology was showcased for the first time at Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) in Sydney this week. The quiXmart retail...

Caltex franchisee accused of falsifying wage records

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has begun legal action against a Caltex franchisee in Sydney for allegedly falsifying records of the wage rates it paid to overseas workers. Facing the Federal Circuit Court...

Swedish start-up reveals radical solution for charging electric vehicles

The technical concept was created with the goal of using the already well-established refuelling infrastructure: petrol stations. “It is better if we do not have to establish a completely new infrastructure just because...

Convenience worldwide: SPAR Netherlands brings more convenience to customers

SPAR Netherlands recently opened three new stores in two different formats – a SPAR City store and two new SPAR Express stores – one of which is the first SPAR Express store...

Coca-Cola launches limited-edition Raspberry flavour for Australian summer

The summer-time offering is said to have a “refreshing Coca-Cola taste with a delicious splash of raspberry flavour”. The launch headlines the brand’s major summer campaign, which kicked off this month. Targeting the...

NSW motorists send big message to NSW government on E10 mandate

The poor administration of the expanded biofuel mandate has increased regulatory uncertainty for fuel businesses in NSW and introduced distortions in market competition, according to ACAPMA. The new laws came into effect on...

Small business investment barriers identified

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released a study into factors affecting small-to-medium-enterprise investment. Speaking at the Institute of Public Accountants national conference on the Gold Coast in Queensland last...

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