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Perth Now
21-05-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Why Perth locals are covering this fence in dirty socks
A quirky sock-covered fence has become the latest symbol of community frustration in North Perth, as locals ramp up their protest against the controversial 24/7 service station proposed for Angove Street. Dozens of dirty socks cover the fence of the unused site at 41-43 Angove Street, a peaceful but meaningful protest aimed at the proposed development of a 24-hour petrol station by South Australian-based company On the Run. City of Vincent mayor Alison Xamon said that the protest is a non-violent direct action by community members in protest of an inappropriate proposal. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'The community is fed up and frustrated that their legitimate concerns are not being heeded, and this is a creative way to get their message across. It is obviously getting to the proponents, which is why they keep sending people out to take the socks down,' she said. The proposed location is within 50m of North Perth Primary School. Credit: Supplied Ms Xamon described the street as a 'well-loved and popular pedestrian-friendly hub' with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants. 'It is not a suitable location for a 24/7 service station,' she said. Sally Baker, North Perth resident and member of the local campaign Stop The Station, said the fight had been going on for two years. 'We just want the community to know we're still fighting, so we did the dirty socks to raise awareness that it's ongoing and we're not stopping,' she said. 'OTR want it to be like Bunnings — completely take over. Their main thing is 24/7 service with a convenience store that actually makes more money than the petrol.' She also shared health concerns residents have due to the proximity to North Perth Primary School and many homes. 'There's proven research that benzene is in the air around petrol stations and we're all going to suffer,' Ms Baker said. 'The EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) recommends 100m from sensitive land uses, but this is just 50m from the primary school. Local campaigners outside the site on Angove Street. Credit: Facebook / Stop the Station 'My apartment block butts up against the site, like 5m. The risk of cancer, especially leukaemia in children, doubles when living close to service stations. That's a fact.' The group has organised a petition, protests and letter drops to raise awareness and now waits anxiously for an outcome from the State Administrative Tribunal. The petition currently has more than 1060 signatures. Ms Baker said that a community development, such a cafe with apartments, would be a more suitable option for the area. 'Even something like Chinta would be great,' she said. OTR purchased the site for $3.25 million in 2021. In May 2023 a development application submitted to the Metro-Inner City Joint Development Assessment Panel was rejected and then appealed by the applicant. Dozens of dirty socks cover the fence of the unused site at 41-43 Angove Street, Credit: Supplied 'Our Local Planning Scheme No. 2 also prohibits new service stations from being built in residential, mixed-use and centre zones, including the North Perth town centre,' Ms Xamon said. At the time Ms Xamon said there were already 24/7 petrol stations in the area so there was 'no need for another one in the heart of Angove Street'. 'This has been a controversial issue for a number of years now and we have made it clear that we do not want a service station operating on the vacant site,' she said at the time. Ms Xamon said that the city would 'continue to defend council's decision and represent the community's concerns on a proposed service station operating in the heart of the town centre at future SAT meetings'. PerthNow reached out to OTR but did not receive a response. A mediation meeting between OTR and the DAP is scheduled on June 27 and a preliminary hearing on July 22 and 23.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Lottery player was ‘hopping around' with co-worker after winning jackpot on break
National Lottery player was 'hopping around' with co-worker after winning jackpot on break The woman won a $50,000 jackpot prize. Photo by Giorgio Trovato via Unsplash When a woman won a lottery jackpot while on a break from her job in Missouri, her co-worker didn't quite believe it. The woman told Missouri Lottery officials she and her co-worker used their break to buy tickets to the Crossword Plus game while at an On the Run store in St. Louis. They scratched off the tickets in her car, where she discovered she won the game's top prize. 'I was scratching, and it felt like I went to sleep almost and when I woke up I won $50,000!' she told lottery officials. Her co-worker, however, thought she was joking. The co-worker's laughter turned into a shocked expression after seeing the winning ticket. 'I was like, 'Keep laughing!'' the winner said. 'We were hopping around!' Crossword Plus costs $3 to play and launched with 10 jackpot prizes of $50,000. There are five top prizes that remain unclaimed as of May 6. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website. MS Mike Stunson Lexington Herald-Leader Email this person Mike Stunson covers real-time news for McClatchy. He is a 2011 Western Kentucky University graduate who has previously worked at the Paducah Sun and Madisonville Messenger as a sports reporter and the Lexington Herald-Leader as a breaking news reporter. Support my work with a digital subscription
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sunoco's 9.1 Billion-Dollar bet: What it means for Parkland and Canadian gas stations?
Sunoco LP, a US energy giant, is set to acquire Parkland Corporation for $9.1 billion, creating the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas. This strategic move expands Sunoco's reach across Canada, gaining access to approximately 1,860 retail gas stations. The acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2025, promises streamlined operations and investment in low-carbon fuels. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Texas-based US energy giant Sunoco LP is set to acquire Calgary-based Parkland Corporation in a $9.1 billion deal, including debt. This strategic move will create the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas and expand Sunoco 's geographic footprint and operational scale to the acquisition follows Parkland 's strategic review, initiated in response to pressure from its largest shareholder, Simpson Oil, which holds nearly 20 per cent of the company, and activist investor Engine Capital. By acquiring Parkland, Sunoco gains access to a vast network of approximately 1,860 retail gas stations across Canada, operating under brands such as Ultramar, Esso, Chevron, Pioneer, and Fas Gas Plus. Additionally, Parkland's ownership of the On the Run convenience store brand in Canada and most of the United States complements Sunoco's existing the agreement, Parkland shareholders will receive C$19.80 in cash and 0.295 Sunoco units per Parkland share. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025 and generate over $250 million in annual synergies within three years. Sunoco anticipates that the deal will be immediately accretive, with over 10 per cent accretion to distributable cash flow per common unit. For Canadian consumers, the acquisition could bring both opportunities and uncertainties. With Sunoco taking over Parkland's vast network of nearly 1,900 gas stations across brands like Ultramar, Esso, Chevron, and Pioneer, industry experts suggest a potential for streamlined operations, improved supply chains, and greater investment in low-carbon consolidation on this scale may also reduce competition in some regions. Future fuel pricing and consumer choice will be affected. The company has stated that it will continue investing in key infrastructure, like the Burnaby Refinery, which produces low-carbon fuels and ensures fuel supply to the Lower Mainland region. This acquisition is a significant consolidation in the fuel supply industry, positioning the combined entity as a dominant player in the North American market.
