The inGrained Foundation has extended the application deadline for its Northern Rivers Large Grants Program 2020 from 9th April to Thursday 21st May.
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$1 billion COVID-19 relief package in WA
The McGowan Labor Government has unveiled a $1 billion relief package to support Western Australian businesses, households and community groups.
SA’s $10 million maintenance package
The Marshall Liberal Government has announced a $10 million maintenance stimulus package to assist South Australia through the impacts of COVID-19.
Banks extend loan deferrals and support landlords
Commercial landlords can get debt relief and loan deferrals from their banks if they do not terminate leases or evict current tenants due to rent arrears caused by COVID-19 according to the Australian Banking Association.
Victoria and Queensland pay $102m back in payroll tax
Between them, the Queensland and Victorian state governments have reportedly returned $102 million to businesses in the form of payroll tax refunds.
Foreign investment rule changes
Temporary changes are to be put in place regulating foreign investment in Australian companies, which will now all require approval, with the government prioritising urgent applications that protect and support Australian jobs.
Victoria’s $1.7bn economic survival package
The Victorian Government has launched a $1.7bn package including a $500m Business Support Fund and payroll tax waiver to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melbourne launches $5m small business grants
The City of Melbourne has released $5 million to support small to medium sized businesses invest in online and e-commerce capabilities, take part in training and professional development and undertake expansion projects as it looks to help businesses adapt.
Beerfarm brings in Burnt Ends Smoking Co permanently
WAs Beerfarm is bringing in long-term collaborators Nathan and Eileen Booth from Burnt Ends Smoking Co to be permanent additions to the venue.
Badlands Brewery donates bushfire relief beer
With the help of Voyager Malt and Hop Products Australia, Orange’s Badlands Brewery is giving away a batch of its Recovery Beer for free to support bushfire relief an recovery efforts.