“It is what it is”: South Australian winery resigned to six-day lockdown, in hope of long-term gain
For the wineries surrounding Adelaide, a six-day 'circuit breaker' lockdown is a painful step to take. But it might just be worth it.
Millions in payouts on the table for SMEs, as insurers lose landmark COVID-19 claims case
SMEs affected by COVID-19 may qualify for insurance payments, after insurers lost a test case in the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal.
A late-November cut-off: Delivery services will find it hard — if not impossible — to cope this Christmas season
Delivery services have been under strain for most of 2020 due to the dramatic increase in online shopping driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small business grants to be income tax-free under new legislation
Small business grants offered in response to the coronavirus economic crisis will not be subject to income tax under new legislation.
Hospitality, retail and takeaway to close, as South Australia enters six-day COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown
Pubs, cafes and restaurants in South Australia will be forced to close for six days, even for takeaway, from midnight tonight.
Free food and fun under new NSW voucher scheme, but first, SMEs have to sign up
The NSW government hopes to encourage residents to spend on food and entertainment through its new Out and About voucher scheme.
“All the governments will be watching”: What does stamp duty reform mean for the economy in NSW, and beyond?
The New South Wales budget outlines proposed stamp duty changes, intended to give the economy a boost. And other state leaders are watching.
French social media startup bags $65 million to fuel growth in the Aussie market
Gen Z-focused social media startup Yubo is setting its sights on expansion Down Under, after securing a massive $65.2 million.
Five things I learnt about leadership from outgoing Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah
In February, as the world was just coming to grips with COVID-19, Paul Scurrah watched Virgin Australia go into freefall.
So far, there’s little reference to COVID-19 in this year’s Christmas ads: Here’s why
This year's Christmas ads so far have something in common: they do not say the 'c' word or address the pandemic too directly.
NSW budget to provide commercial rent relief and $1,500 digital vouchers to SMEs
The NSW budget will support SMEs with extended commercial rent relief and $1,500 vouchers for those that don't pay payroll tax.
From payroll tax relief to $25 dining vouchers: What SMEs need to know about the NSW budget
The NSW government unveils its budget today, with drastic measures intended to boost the state’s ailing economy.
