Victorian government launches new Servo Saver app
Victorian motorists can now compare petrol prices in real time through the new Servo Saver feature on the Service Victoria app.
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Victoria to introduce tough new measures to prevent youth crime
The Victorian Government has announced it is delivering tougher consequences for repeat and serious youth offenders.
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Over 200 new EV charging points to be installed across Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced it will be installing 214 new fixed and transportable EV chargers across the state.
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Paid sick leave for Victoria’s casual workers introduced
Convenience store workers in Victoria are among those who will now be entitled to up to five paid sick days per year.
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7-Eleven continues investment throughout Victoria
7-Eleven has opened 13 stores in Victoria over the past two years, with the company planning to secure more sites in 2022 and beyond.
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Product restrictions reintroduced in Victoria on panic buying fears
Purchase limits have been reintroduced on pantry staple products in Victorian supermarkets as new cases of COVID-19 spark fears of more panic buying. Victoria is in the midst of a new wave of virus cases, many of which have arisen from community transmissions. The state recorded 20 new cases yesterday and one death and fears
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Covid-19 restrictions delay opening of two OTR stores
The impact of Covid-19 is being felt in essential service businesses, too. OTR, who recently celebrated the opening of their Horsham store in regional Victoria, have announced they will delay the planned opening of their Stawell and second Horsham stores until further notice. They have attributed the delay to “unexpected circumstances” and government restrictions resulting
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OTR open third Victorian store
Convenience chain OTR have celebrated the opening of their third Victorian store today. The Horsham store will bring 24/7 trading and well known brands to the regional Wimmera region, located between Melbourne and Adelaide. The multi-million dollar development includes barista made C Coffee, OhJ! juice, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Moe’s New York style hot dogs, as
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Victoria to introduce cash for recycling scheme
Victoria is set to introduce a cash for recycling scheme, the last state or territory in Australia to have established, or committed to establishing, one. The scheme will encourage people to recycle cans, bottles and other recyclable containers at designated drop off sites, to earn a cash refund. If Victoria follows other states such as
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Mars Wrigley celebrates 40 years of manufacturing in Ballarart
This month, Mars Wrigley Australia celebrates the 40th birthday of its chocolate factory in Ballarat, Victoria. The factory produces some of Australia’s most well-loved chocolate brands such as MALTESERS®, MILKY WAY®, M&M’S®, MARS®, and PODS® with the help of more than 350 Associates. Opened in November 1979 by the Premier of Victoria and members of
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VIC retailers adapting to plastic bag ban
Thousands of retailers across Victoria have already made the switch to more sustainable carry bags ahead of the ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags that came into force last Friday. The National Retail Association, which has partnered with the Victorian Government to educate business owners about the ban, praised the state’s retailers for their enthusiastic
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Work begins on new Mars Wrigley warehouse
Mars Wrigley Australia has announced a seven-year partnership with Toll Group and Charter Hall to construct and manage a state-of-the-art warehouse in Truganina, West Melbourne. For the first time in company’s more than 100-year history in Australia, the new Truganina warehouse will store all of Mars Wrigley’s products under one roof and with the aim
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Victorian businesses prepare for plastic bag ban
Victorian businesses are being urged to prepare ahead of the state-wide ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags. The ban will include compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastics and is due to commence from 1 November 2019. This new law will apply to all retailers and suppliers regardless of size or type — from fast food outlets
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