bushfires

Drought and bushfire has been blamed for declining financial comfort across regional Australia, now at an eight year low. However, ME Bank's latest Household Financial Comfort Report shows financial comfort in metropolitan households lifted 3% in ... More

The RBA decided to keep rates on hold at the record low rate of 0.75% at its February meeting today. The hold decision was generally expected, especially considering the increased uncertainty brought about by the extent of bushfires domestically as ... More

It's hard to fathom - walking into your local banking branch accompanied by the family dog, having lost everything to bushfires bar the clothes on your back. This was the grim reality faced by one Bendigo Bank customer, and echoes the experiences ... More

If you have solar panels to cut your power costs, you could be in for a shock. Your bills could be higher than usual because the bushfire smoke and dust storms have cut down on the sunlight needed to produce power. It can be costly to have poorly functioning ... More

The ATO is doubling down on its bushfire relief measures. If you or your business has been affected by the fires , you'll now have longer to submit tax returns and pay business activity statements. Refunds will also be fast-tracked. "If you've ... More

Financial help for people suffering hardship from the nation's devastating bushfires is emerging from federal and state governments as well as charities and some companies. Here is what is being offered to residents, fire fighters, emergency workers ... More

The bushfire crisis ravaging the country has thrown thousands of Australians into untold financial hardship. For many victims, financial hardship arrangements with banks or other credit providers will be a necessary way to navigate the road to recovery. ... More

The bushfires ripping through New South Wales and south-east Queensland have and will continue to take a devastating toll on life, limb and property. Already, they've claimed three lives and destroyed 150 homes. Watching rolling footage or reading ... More

If you have been affected by a natural disaster, you might be entitled to a government grant. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is now available to those who have been adversely affected by the bushfires in Tasmania that began ... More