Reserve Bank gets in a 0.25% cash rate increase before the Melbourne Cup is run adding to runaway cost of living expenses
The Reserve Bank has continued its persistent interest rate increases with a lift of 0.25% prior to the Melbourne Cup being run in 2022 to take the base cash rate to 2.85%. This latest rise makes it seven months in a row the Reserve Bank has raised its cash rate target. This time matching […]
Farm debt mediation changes set to strengthen Victorian farmers rights
To strengthen farmers’ rights to farm debt mediation and streamline the process, important changes to the Farm Debt Mediation Act 2011 (the Act) will soon take effect. Under the Act, a farmer has the right to be offered mediation by their creditor before the creditor can start debt recovery on their farm mortgage. At mediation, […]
Scholarship offer for farmers to become more climate smart
Farmers for Climate Action is offering 20 Australian farmers a career-defining opportunity to learn from Australia’s best experts, with applications now open for a climate-smart farming scholarship valued at over $3000. Between November 2022 and March 2023, scholars will gain the knowledge needed to succeed in a changing climate, enabling them to become leaders in […]
CBA offers emergency assistance for flood affected areas in NSW VIC and TAS
Commonwealth Bank is providing its Emergency Assistance to customers and businesses in flood affected areas in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Retail Banking Services Group Executive, Angus Sullivan, said: “Unfortunately some regions across the country have already experienced flooding earlier this year, and it is incredibly distressing for these communities to go through this […]
Financial stress is a key risk factor for anxiety among farmers
Curtin research into the mental health of farmers has found financial stress is a major contributing factor to their higher anxiety levels, and that one in five farmers are at risk of social isolation. The findings come directly from WA farmers who have participated in two online surveys as part of this research. The last […]
An anxious Reserve Bank feeling the vent of public anger only increases the rate by 0.25%
It appears public sentiment of not wanting to reach too deep into their pockets following two years of pandemics and the previous government cashing them up with a $1.1 trillion plus loan and deficit budgets get their message through to the Reserve Bank, to back off. And back off it did. Instead of the 0.50% […]
The Nationals launch a regional listening tour to find out how to win next election
The Nationals leader David Littleproud has launched a national regional listening tour to listen and learn from regional voters, particularly those who left the party at this year’s election. Mr Littleproud said the party had to be honest about the election result and he genuinely wanted to hear from regional locals, particularly female voters and […]
Applications sought for Transport Women Australia Limited Driving the Difference Scholarship program
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. Now in its fourth year, Daimler Truck Australia Pacific backed TWAL program will provide a unique opportunity for five women in the transport and logistics industry and those wishing to join. The scholarships enable the successful applicants […]
PASE grants of $4.95 million have been given to producers to establish and maintain international market access
As part of the $4.95 million in grants awarded to businesses a $316,100 PASE grant has helped create an online training platform for small-to-medium seafood exporters and those aspiring to access overseas markets. Agricultural Trade Group Acting Deputy Secretary, Nicola Hinder PSM, said the training resources will enable seafood businesses to assess whether they are […]
Machine safety compliance visits underway as Customer Service NSW officers investigate
SafeWork NSW Inspectors have begun visiting manufacturers throughout the Sydney metropolitan area to ensure machine safety, a leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries in the sector. SafeWork Executive Director Compliance and Dispute Resolution Matt Press said with the post COVID-19 rebirth of manufacturing in Australia, it was timely reminder to businesses to think about […]