#Natural Disasters
Fires, floods and disaster recovery
For years summer in Australia has had a reputation as a time for backyard barbeques, beaches and holidays but recently, businesses have begun to view our hottest months in a new light. The increasing severity of storms and cyclones, devastating floods, unexpected power outages, plus the long dry spells that can lead to devastating bushfires […]
Funding granted to boost natural disaster resilience across Victoria
The Victorian Government has detailed plans to fund a $6 million strategy to better prepare the state for natural disasters.
Funding granted to assist disaster-hit small businesses
25 not-for-profit business advisory organisations have been granted $2.5 million worth of Government funding, slated to help small businesses impacted by recent natural disasters.
Interest rate rise delayed by floods
A rate rise may be on the way for Australians but not yet. A number of factors are helping to keep inflation down, including the recent spate of natural disasters, though the possibility of a rate rise has not been entirely ruled out.
Entrepreneurial tradesmen called to help rebuild after natural disasters
With work to be done from Far North Queensland to Victoria and WA, as the rebuild after floods, fires and Cyclone Yasi kicks down a gear, Prime Minister Julia Gillard is asking tradesmen to consider packing their bags and mucking in to help, aided by a new apprentice or two.