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The Walkley awards were begun by a prominent oil baron. How do we reconcile their history and future?

In May this year, Belinda Noble, former journalist and the founder of Comms Declare, an organisation representing media professionals who won’t promote the expansion of fossil fuels, wrote on Ampol’s sponsorship of the nation’s premier journalism prizes, the Walkley Awards.

The Conversation

Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero

An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.

AAP

'I'll pop one in the head and one in the chest': service station workers held at gunpoint

The two console operators were detained in the manager's office for 10 minutes.

Newcastle Herald

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Toyota, Hyundai team to drive faster hydrogen rollout

Major car brands and energy companies have partnered to develop hydrogen refuelling stations for the nation's capital in a bid to boost next-gen vehicles.

AAP

NZ's oldest fuel brand closes stores and goes budget

The owner of Z and Caltex is prioritising a clear differential between the brands

Newsroom.co.nz

Daily Mail misconstrues Ray Martin’s contempt for ‘nonsensical’ no slogan and Ampol fuels Walkley scholarship

Veteran TV presenter makes clear he wasn’t condemning no voters in voice speech, while Ampol presence causes embarrassment at journalism awards

The Guardian - AU

Whopper news: Hungry Jack's opens doors at M1 twin servos

In whopper news for fast foodies, Hungry Jack's has officially taken over from McDonald's northbound on the M1.

Newcastle Herald

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Red Bull makes three-year Triple Eight commitment

The GM homologation team today confirmed that the energy drinks giant has signed on until the end of the 2026 season.

Motorsport

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Heavy trucks could be fuelled by renewable diesel in future after one of Australia's largest energy companies revealed a two-month trial of the fuel.

AAP

Amanda Vanstone’s expletive-laden insult of radio show guest caps off ABC’s hellish week

Former Howard government minister and host of RN’s Counterpoint program leaves science educator Corey Tutt in disbelief. Plus: wireless wipeout in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

New fast food joint revealed for twin servos as Maccas shuts for good

The golden arches which have served as a shining beacon of hope for travellers headed northbound on the M1 have gone dark after decades slinging burgers and fries.

Newcastle Herald

Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric

A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.

AAP

Service station takeover: OTR expansion set to wipe out Coles Express

Viva Energy's acquisition of the OTR service station chain gives consumers the first glimpse of what's to become of Coles Express.

The New Daily

'I will pop one in the head': Man admits detaining service station workers at gunpoint

Drug affected and ranting about committing murders and cooking kilograms of ice, Garry John Wright carjacked a man at Heatherbrae and then detained two terrified service station workers at gunpoint, pointing the weapon at police before he was arrested.

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AAP

Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite

A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them.

The New Daily

EV charging network expands as EU petrol ban could force Aussies to go electric

Electric vehicle drivers will soon have access to more charging stations, as the Queensland government partners with Ampol to convert service stations into EV hubs.

AAP

Fuel retailer Ampol posts record full year profit

Fuel giant Ampol has posted record full-year earnings generated by high refining margins and its best convenience retail performance in five years.

AAP

Queensland reveals plans to power electric car trend

More Australian petrol stations will be turned into electric vehicle recharging hubs as Ampol ramps up its local rollout and EV numbers double.

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The Guardian - AU

From Broadslay to BWYASSS: the best, worst and cringiest brand tie-ins at Sydney Pride

The city is currently drenched in rainbow capitalism ahead of WorldPride – which can be both nice and very funny

AAP

Electric trucks to score power boost

Electric delivery trucks will be able to recharge at Australian petrol stations after a deal between a major energy provider and an Australian vehicle maker.

The Guardian - AU

Storm damage in regional Victoria; Shooters party to refer NSW premier Dominic Perrottet to police over Nazi uniform – as it happened

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AAP

Qld to fast-track oil refinery upgrade

The Queensland government will speed up approvals for Ampol to upgrade its oil refinery in Brisbane, which could keep it open until 2030.

Newcastle Herald

Environment Protection Authority expands the contamination footprint for Ampol's Wickham fuel depot

No shortcuts for Wickham fuel depot

Newcastle Herald

Wickham Toxic shock: Ampol fuel contamination zone extended again

Ampol's Wickham fuel storage terminal's reputation as one of the Hunter's most toxic sites has been reinforced with the second extension of its contamination footprint in seven years.

The Guardian - AU

Almost a third of Australia’s large companies pay no income tax

Tax Office finds more than half major mining, energy and water companies paid nothing in 2020-21, a three-year high

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