ATO throws lifeline to landlords, confirming it will accept expense claims for empty Airbnbs
Landlords will be able to claim rent expense deductions on properties that have sat vacant during COVID-19, the ATO has confirmed.
JobKeeper: Treasury considers monthly eligibility tests, as Grattan Institute pushes for an overhaul
The Grattan Institute argues the Morrison government should drop an additional $70-$90 billion into the economy, including by extending JobKeeper.
Amazon to shell out $1.45 billion for Aussie-founded self-driving car startup Zoox
Amazon is reportedly set to acquire Aussie-founded self-driving car startup Zoox for more than US$1 billion, following rumours earlier this month.
Retail roulette: COVID-19 has changed the way we shop, and the future will be a mixed bag of fortunes for businesses
As big retailers sack staff and embrace automation, new opportunities could be created for smaller, local traders. Here's what you need to know.
“An immense responsibility”: Sydney’s iconic BridgeClimb re-opens as third generation family business gets back on its feet
Veteran tourism operator David Hammon will swing open the doors on the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge climb this weekend after several months in hiatus.
“If we can help, we should”: How this startup raised $200,000 to pay the power bills of struggling hospitality businesses
Powershop customers came together to pay the bills of Victorian hospitality businesses still reeling from COVID-19 and ongoing restrictions.
Three ways to rebuild after COVID-19 without burning out
Business owners and their teams need to be prepared for another tough period ahead: rebuilding after COVID-19. Here are three ways to look after your wellbeing and not let the pressure get to you.
A matter of privacy: There’s a menu of options to help restaurants and cafes collect diners’ details securely
Restaurants, cafes and other hospitality venues must now collect diners' details for potential contact tracing later on. But what about privacy concerns?
Amazon is finally making a play in Australia, and local retailers can’t afford to ignore it
It has taken years for Amazon to get a foothold in Australian retail, but as the behemoth starts to stir, local retailers must take notice.
Panic buying concerns resurface after Victorian supermarkets reintroduce purchasing limits
Concerns about a second wave of panic buying in Australia have resurfaced, after Coles and Woolworths reintroduced purchasing limits in Victorian supermarkets.
A cosmic comeback: Could Aussie investment in spacetech boost economic recovery on Earth?
The government has invested $11 million in the spacetech sector in a bid to help boost the economy after COVID-19. But, is that really enough?
Childcare fees to ruin small business re-opening plans ahead of September JobKeeper cliff, Kate Carnell warns
Childcare fees being reimposed will place a burden on business owners at a crucial time, small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has warned.