Thieves who stole up to $22,000 worth of tobacco products from a Blacktown store were caught by police just after the heist. The store, which has been robbed twice in recent months, was broken into by two men wearing hoodies and carrying crow-bars. Neighbouring shop owner Jamie Borg said: “Business is hard enough as it […]
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Quit Victoria is urging the Victorian Government to take immediate action to ban the sale of tobacco products with squeezable capsules of flavour in their filter which mask the harsh taste of smoke and appeal to young people. The call comes as a new analysis in the British Medical Journal’s Tobacco Control journal reveals how
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has contacted the competition watchdog regarding rising petrol prices.
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Tobacco company Phillip Morris International has posted a job advertisement, seeking a candidate to help the company achieve it’s goals. One particular goal in question that may strike as odd coming from a tobacco company, is the goal of a smoke-free Australia. The advert reads: “Phillip Morris. We see a future without cigarettes. Help us make
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A new report has shown that one-in-three Australians exclusively favour cards over cash to do their shopping. According to a poll of 1000 Australians, the YouGov Galaxy poll said millions have ditched traditional cash payments in favour of card. Four-in-five Australians said that paying by card was much more convenient than paying with cash. Around five
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Australian telecommunications companies have been put on notice by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims, to ensure their advertising is clear and transparent. Earlier in 2018, the ACCC began investigating telcos including Optus, Vodafone and Telstra and their use of the word ‘unlimited’ in relation to promotions within data plans. The
Supermarkets are beginning to adopt hi-tech tracking and monitoring systems to stop customers from stealing from their stores.
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Flexible Same-Day Settlement allows faster access to funds and Xero payroll integration offers time-saving benefits
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the CSIRO report released yesterday indicates that the time has come to legalise nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia. The E-cigarettes, smoking and health literature review indicates that e-cigarettes can assist some smokers in quitting traditional cigarettes, and provides evidence for a range of health improvements when conventional tobacco smokers make
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VMO On-the-go is Australia’s leading petrol and convenience digital network reaching over 15 million customers monthly. Focused on delivering a network that transforms the forecourt and enhances customer experience, VMO recently conducted an in-depth study to gain consumer perspective of its network, the role it plays on the forecourt and on the path-to-purchase. As Australians
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Two students from Eastwood have been charged following a failed attempt to import 778kg of loose leaf tobacco. Australian Border Force officers intercepted sea cargo containing the tobacco following information they received. According to the Daily Telegraph, officers executed a warrant at the students address on 30 July. The two men were charged with contravening
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed calls for a smoke-free Victoria by 2025, after 24 health organisations released a new report pushing for stricter anti-smoking laws and more education programs. Russell Zimmerman, Executive Director of the ARA, said although this is a great target to work towards, it’s disappointing to see no mention of
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In a landmark decision, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $US4.69 billion ($A6.34 billion) to 22 women in the US in its ongoing talcum powder saga. As reported by AAP, the women alleged that the company’s talcum powder-based products such as baby powder contained asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer.
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