6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (342+ words) The convenience industry has thrown its support behind the Coalition’s plan to dismantle Australia’s illicit tobacco and nicotine black market. The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) said the policy, which includes an 80 per cent cut to tobacco excise, a…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (341+ words) Electric vehicles have outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time, with battery electric sales hitting a monthly record in August. More than 27,000 battery electric vehicles were sold last month, accounting for 24.9 per cent of all new vehicle sales,…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (376+ words) A Senate inquiry has found that 80 per cent of tobacco consumed in Australia now comes from illegal sources, as retail groups urge the government to act on new report. Its recommendations include an immediate pause on further tobacco excise increases,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (295+ words) Viva Energy’s underlying earnings jumped 154 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger refining margins, as its convenience business also improved. Viva Energy has reported Group EBITDA of $774.4 million for the six months to 30 June 2026, up from $304.9 million…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (349+ words) The WA Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament giving FuelWatch permanent legal powers to collect fuel availability data statewide. The Petroleum Products Pricing Amendment Bill 2026 replaces a patchwork system that currently only forces retailers to report fuel shortages during…...