Changes to ATO Business Portal
The ATO have launched a new service! Online services for business is replacing the Business Portal.
Online services for business is made with you, for you. It has been co-designed with business and makes it easier to interact with the ATO online, to manage tax and super obligations.
It offers a range of new features such as:
- making a payment plan
- obtaining copies of income tax returns
- quickly navigating between the ABNs you manage using Switch ABN
- viewing your communication history
Online services for business can be accessed on multiple devices, including a smart device like your phone or tablet. Find out more here.
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JobKeeper Extension 2 Has Started
The second JobKeeper extension has started. It covers the JobKeeper fortnights between Monday 4 January and Sunday 28 March 2021.
You might be eligible for JobKeeper extension 2, even if you weren’t eligible for extension 1. If you are eligible, you can enrol for the second JobKeeper extension until the end of the program.
To be eligible you need to show that your actual GST turnover declined in the December 2020 quarter relative to a 'comparable period'. This is generally the December 2019 quarter. Find out more here.
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The Tuck Shop by Soul Projects opened for business this week. A Mount Gambier icon, the little building on Wehl Street South was constructed in the 1940s and serviced the Reidy Park Primary School and community until the 1970s. Kirby Shearing and his team are excited to bring it back and welcome you for coffee and small bites, catering for school lunches and takeaway weekends.Give them a follow on Facebook or Instagram @thetuckshopbysp.
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Regional Event Fund - Now Open
The Regional Event Fund provides financial and in-kind support to events that promote South Australia and its regions as tourism destinations. There are four categories of Regional Event Funding available;
Significant Event Funding (From $50,000): Up to three years funding for new large-scale signature events that have the potential to be nationally or internationally significant and which provide substantial visitation, media and profiling opportunities and economic impact for South Australia.
Established Event Funding (From $20,000 to $50,000): Up to three years funding for events that can demonstrate a strong record of growth and a strategy for event innovation.
Development Event Funding (From $10,000 to $20,000): Up to three years funding for events that demonstrate potential for growth & development.
Emerging Event Funding (From $5,000 to $10,000): Up to two years funding for events that are 1 – 3 years young, with a focus on community events.
Applications to the Significant Event Funding category will be accepted year-round, with funding available from 1 July 2021. All other categories will have two intake rounds, with round one now open and round two opening in August 2021. For further information, read the FAQs and the Guidelines.
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Building Better Regions Fund
Funding to improve community capabilities and projects that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.
Grant funding is available through two funding streams:
The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports investment ready projects that provide economic and social benefits for regional and remote areas. Projects can include construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure.
The Community Investments Stream supports new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans or leadership and capability strengthening activities that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.
Applications close on 5 March 2021. For regional project support including economic impact analysis and letters of support, contact Lyn Howes, RDALC Manager Investment and Infrastructure on email or call 08 8723 1057. Further information can be found at the Building Better Regions Fund website.
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Recycling Modernisation Grant Program
The Recycling Modernisation Fund aims to improve recycling outcomes and address critical gaps in Australia’s recycling infrastructure. The funding supports the waste export bans for plastic, paper, glass and tyres.
The funding is to install infrastructure and provide innovative approaches to increase the supply of quality recycled materials available for use, and increase the capacity for domestic sorting, processing and manufacturing of materials affected by the waste export bans.
Private sector, non-government organisations and local government organisations can apply for grants from $500,000 to a maximum of $10,000,000. Applications close 26 February 2021. Find out more here.
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Instagram for Business – Crash Course
Propel SA
Tuesday 2 February
Register here
How to Use Social Media Effectively to Increase Engagement and Customers
Adelaide Business Hub
Thursday 4 February
Register here
Regional Business Information Roadshow (Bordertown)
RDALC
Thursday 4 February
Register here
Regional Business Information Roadshow (Keith)
RDALC
Friday 5 February February
Register here
Leveraging LinkedIn to Build your Brand
Adelaide Business Hub
Wednesday 10 & 17 February
Register here
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Working in Australia – Expats and Immigration in a COVID-19 Normal World
BDO
Tuesday 16 February
Register here
What You Need to Know About Starting a Business
The Polaris Centre
Tuesday 16 February
Register here
2021 Economic and Political Outlook – 2 day forum
CEDA
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 February
Register here
Leasing and Share Farming – From Both Sides of the Fence
Pinion Advisory
Thursday 25 February
Register here
South Australia Food, Beverage and Technology Trade Show 2021
GaP Solutions & Food South Australia
Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 March
Register here
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ATO Webinars
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) run regular webinars on multiple dates tailored to small businesses. These webinars are on a range of topics, such as Running a home-based business, Digital options for your small business and Becoming an Employer (and much more!).
Keep an eye on their website for any webinars that might be relevant to your business.
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ABARES is delighted to open registrations to their virtual conference 'Outlook 2021 - Growing Australian agriculture in an uncertain world'. Enjoy the specially curated program with Australian and international experts as they provide insights at sessions on the global and national context, trade and deglobalisation, climate change, forestry, and a range of key commodities.
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Sessions include:
- Global and national context
- Agriculture in focus – outlook for commodities and farm incomes
- What the threat of deglobalisation could mean for trade
- Live panel discussion on improving water market outcomes in the southern Murray-Darling Basin
- Commodity focussed sessions including red meat, forestry, fisheries, grains and dairy
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Speakers include:
- Marion Jensen, OECD
- Michael Every, Rabobank
- Sarah Hunter, BIS Oxford Economics Australia
- Michael Cox, London School of Economics IDEAS
- Veronica Papacosta, Seafood Industry Australia
- Mick Keogh, ACCC
- Martina Matzner, Acacia Hills Mango Farm
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Fringe is Back for 2021!
Fringe Mount Gambier will return in 2021 in a modified COVD safe way. 2021 will have three different streams of Fringe:
- FringeUP which you've all come to love, will see businesses and homes and schools decorate in the blue mushroom woodlands theme.
- FringeIN will bring content to your homes via the internet, and also capture content created in the community (yes, YOU!)
- FringeOUT will be events in venues that can manage to host performances under whatever restrictions are in place, as well as outreaching to put artists in schools and aged care facilities if possible at the time.
Keep across all the latest announcements and additions to the program via the official Facebook page or website.
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Funded by the Australian Government's SME Export Hubs Initiative, Team.eX is a specialist business program that provides SMEs with the tools and support to develop business maturity and come together to build the capacity and capability often needed to compete for the major projects and realise export success.
Team.eX maximises the opportunities for Australian manufacturers and cyber security companies to capitalise on the massive growth in the defence, cyber security and advanced manufacturing sectors worldwide. This program will benefit SMEs in the regions working towards growth in defence and adjacent industries like mining, renewables, oil and gas.
Team.eX focuses on the How-To of forming robust and successful alliances with industry peers. The program is open to SMEs of all maturity levels and aligns with ISO 44001 – Collaborative Business Relationships.
Team.eX plan to run half day masterclasses in the regions between March and May. To find out more, register interest on the website. www.teamex.org.au
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Bringing you this weeks news from your local council area
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Tatiara District Council wish to advise that a ChemClear collection is coming soon. Residents can bring in unwanted or obsolete Agvet chemicals in one easy collection. Group 1 chemicals are collected free of charge, Group 2 chemicals are those that have expired or are not registered under the drumMuster program and will incur a fee. Find out more here.
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Kingston District Council is encouraging local children and teens to participate in the KidsNews Bushfire Poetry Competition. The 2019-20 summer bushfires affected all Australians in some way. KidsNews are asking children and teenagers to capture their experiences through poems. Find out more here.
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Naracoorte Lucindale Council sends out a friendly reminder to take note of parking signs in the local area. Council encourages a regular turnover of parking spaces through parking restrictions so that drivers can have fair access to areas with limited parking.
Parking infringement fees are documented on Council's Fees & Charges Guide 2020-2021 on the website here.
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District Council of Robe would like to congratulate all of the 2021 Australia Day Award recipients:
Citizens of the Year - John Fenton & Emma Vasek
Young Citizen of the Year - Lucy Smith
Community Event of the Year - Bushfire Relief Concert
Mayoral Award - Robe Sandmasters Event
Robe Community Bank & Robe Lions Awards - Lucy Smith, Maya Keane & Halle Carter
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Wattle Range Council are encouraging residents to read the latest issue of ‘Your Council Update’ to find out what was discussed at the January Council meeting. You'll find it here.
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District Council of Grant advise of upcoming road closure and waste transfer station closure due to the Twin Peaks Hill Climb community event. Surfers Way and a section of Finger Point Road Port MacDonnell will be closed on the 6 & 7 February 2021 between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm. The Port MacDonnell Waste Transfer Station will also be closed on these days. Visit www.dcgrant.sa.gov.au or see your refuse information card for alternate site details.
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City of Mount Gambier have announced the Mount Gambier and District Tertiary Health Education Grant program is now open. It will provide up to 12 financial grants to local students undertaking tertiary studies in 2021 within the health field and is now open for applications. Find out more here.
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Updates to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance
JobSeeker rates are a good updated measure of socio-economic disadvantage in an area. They can also provide an indication of which areas within your region are most affected by the impacts of COVID-19 containment measures. December 2020 data for JobSeeker and Youth Allowance are now available Community Profile's JobSeeker page.
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Maintenance Worker - Full Time Position
Position Title: Maintenance Worker
Hours: Full Time
Tenure: Permanent
Area: Building Maintenance
Location: Mount Gambier, SA
Myora is a family owned and managed agri-business located on the Limestone Coast on the outskirts of Mount Gambier, South Australia. Myora successfully manages a diverse enterprise mix including commercial & genetic pig production, feed milling, prime lamb and irrigated cropping enterprises.
A full-time position exists within Myora’s Building / Maintenance department. The position will be responsible for undertaking a variety of building and preventative maintenance duties within new and existing facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- General welding & fitting
- Equipment maintenance & installation
- Job planning & scheduling
- Machinery maintenance & operation
- Adhere to Work, Health and Safety (WH&S) policies
- Uphold strict biosecurity protocols
Please see the Position Description for more information about the role and details on how to apply.
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