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Experimental CSIRO model to help in the fight against bushfires

New bushfire modelling released by the CSIRO will help protect lives, businesses and properties from fire.

Heidi Heck · 2 min
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What the government tax exemption means for SMEs

In the wake of the recent bushfires, a number of measures have been announced by government to help fire-affected small businesses, their owners and their employees to recover and rebuild – including tax exemptions and grants. Crucially, whilst many of the grants and payments on offer would normally be regarded as taxable income (meaning that […]

Mark Chapman · 2 min
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Companies tallying economic hit from bushfires

Accommodation provider Aspen Group has forecast an income hit of at least $500,000 as bushfires wreak havoc on the NSW south coast and drive holidaymakers away. The company is the latest in a growing number of businesses to have reported financial losses from fires in recent weeks, including fruit and vegetable grower Costa Group and […]

Momoko Metham · 2 min
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Preparing for the ‘worst bush fire season’

With many business owners getting ready for an end of year break, now is the time to fire-proof your insurance cover, particularly in bushfire prone areas of the country.

Cameron Douglas · 2 min