The community of Bundeena and Maianbar is taking a big step towards ridding their area of environmentally damaging single-use plastic shopping bags. A Boomerang Bags scheme will be launched at the villages’ inaugural Sustainability Expo on Sunday, October 29. Under the scheme, shoppers will be encouraged to use hand-made, reusable bags, which will be available free at […]
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Business Insider Australia: Small Australian businesses are optimistic about what the future holds
Smaller Australian businesses remain optimistic about what the future holds, according to the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Index. The Index rose 3.2% to 100.7 in the September quarter, leaving it above the 100 level that indicates that optimists outnumber pessimists for the first time this year. Read More.
ASBFEO: ASIC Small Business Booklet
ASIC has released a revised version of its small business booklet – ‘Running a small business in Australia – What you need to know’. The booklet makes it easier for small business to comply with their legal obligations and covers a range of topics. Read More.
The World’s best are coming, are you?
The countdown is on for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup which kicks off on 16 November and runs to 2 December. The world’s best from Australia, England, New Zealand, Canada, Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea will battle it out for the FIRST EVER Women’s World Cup title. The Sutherland Shire is set to […]
iCare Presentation: Transforming the Workers’ insurance scheme in NSW
This Presentation runs through how iCare is transforming the workers’ insurance scheme to benefit customers through more effective ways of working, innovative technology and a focus on customer service. Read More If members have any questions or would like further information, please email icare at – wisupport@icare.nsw.gov.au or call 13 44 22 So customer queries […]
ATO: Support for Indigenous small business
The Australian Taxation office is working towards better meeting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and supporting the contributions they make across Australia. Read More.