Posts tagged "NSW floods"

As swathes of inland Australia pick up the pieces from consecutive flood disasters, there's never been a more important time to Buy From The Bush.

A flood-assistance package has been agreed upon between the federal and NSW governments to assist businesses and not-for-profit organisations.

Ten New South Wales law firms will provide pro bono support to victims of the region’s floods, with more help on the horizon for flood-affected small businesses.

With small businesses in NSW and Queensland bracing for more rain, flooding and thunderstorms this week, here's what we know so far about what support is available.

The devastating floods which afflicted northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland in February and March this year have officially become the second-costliest weather event in Australian insurance history.

For businesses affected by flooding, there are several opportunities for financial help from the state and federal governments, as well as banks and telcos.

Right now, attention is rightly focused on helping those immediately affected by the disaster. But as the floodwaters subside, we must urgently act to avert a repeat of this crisis.

While residents might have considered the clean-up and restoration costs tolerable if they occurred once in a lifetime, the nature of Lismore's floods are changing.

Regrow’s software platform provides science-based solutions for both farmers and corporations to decarbonise and build sustainable agricultural practices.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he will increase the minimum disaster payments for Queensland and NSW businesses by $10,000 this week.

The government is spending 3% on mitigation and 97% on cleanup after natural disasters, according to Andrew Hall, chief executive of the Insurance Council of Australia. 

The budget includes $6 billion for disaster relief and recovery, while also propping up big polluting industries and dubious tech.