#Bushfires
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.