Penfolds lays claim to producing the most expensive bottle of Australian wine ever. Its chief winemaker explains what’s behind its 176 years of success. 2020 marks 176 years since Aussie wine producer Penfolds was founded. Last week, a Melbourne-based buyer bought a bottle of 1951 Penfolds Bin 1 Grange for a record $103,555 – the […]

Australia might be cooling down, but domestic travel is finally heating back up. As states and territories begin relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, those itching to get out of the house and out and about are in luck. However, given each region and major capital city has been affected differently, it’s going to be some time before […]

With the Government’s announcement regarding the easing of restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are preparing to open and operate in a “COVID safe” manner. Safework Australia has provided information to assist businesses – refer to their website. The team at Austbrokers Terrace will be able to assist you in reviewing your current policies.

Austbrokers Terrace Information – Government Support Programs for COVID-19 (Correct as of 12pm 1st April 2020) There have been a substantial number of announcements and changes made in the past few weeks. With so much information to decipher, it will be difficult to keep up with what both the Federal and State Governments are doing […]

As Australian businesses implement work-from-home arrangements as part of their business contingency plans, managers need to consider how to accommodate telecommuting arrangements without sacrificing productivity and team dynamics. Modern workforce collaboration strategies should allow for flexible working arrangements and uphold a high standard of professionalism and productivity no matter where the team is. Although implementing […]

Working from home is already so common it has its own acronym, and it’s about to get even more common still. Companies such as Apple, Amazon and Microsoft are now advising employees to “WFH” to avoid exposure to the novel coronavirus. But working from home can be a real challenge for employees who find themselves […]