
ATO offers free webinars for small businesses…
The Australian Taxation Office is committed to delivering a better client experience for small business. Helping you to improve your skills and knowledge to be successful in your small business venture is an important part of this commitment.

NSW Legislated Enforcement Bodies –Animal Welfare…
NSW has 3 enforcement bodies approved to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTA Act):
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
Animal Welfare League (AWL)
NSW Police

Welcome to our newest member…
We work in a very methodical process and always have the animals needs as the most important part of our role as groomers. This is not just a job for us, it is a passion, and we will continue to work with animals to offer them a service that is not just enjoyable but something they look forward to!

Nature Aquariums & Watergardens is hiring…
Nature Aquariums & Watergardens is opening a MASSIVE NEW STORE in Melbourne's South East.
We are looking for a range of people to work in what may be Australia's largest retail Pet and Aquarium Store.

Are you Australia’s best Aquascaper?
The national Underwater Pet Expo aquascaping event is on again for 2021! Organised by the Aquarium Industry Association of Australia and hosted by Underwater Pet Expo, we have secured three world class international judges to crown Australia's best.

RSPCA Animal Welfare Science Update…
The RSPCA's quarterly Science Update contains a wide range of research summaries relating to animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA, including, in this latest issue:

Why you should desex your cat before puberty…
New research finds Australia is doing well in the desexing arena. But the age of desexing needs to be brought forward from six months to four months to close a "pregnancy gap" and prevent unwanted litters of kittens.

RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2021…
The next Animal Welfare Seminar is “FELINE FUTURES: Exploring Humane Domestic Cat Management in Australia” and will be held on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 February 2021 (Two half days - afternoons only). Given the exceptional circumstances of 2020 and the continued uncertainty into 2021, the decision has been made to hold the seminar online.

100 years of the Australian Veterinary Association…
The voice of Australia’s veterinary profession, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), celebrates its Centenary in 2021.

8 tips to keep pets cool and hydrated…
Heat exhaustion and dehydration can be detrimental to our pets health and is a condition that becomes more common through summer, especially when the humidity is high.

Pets helping mental health…
The humble hound and friendly feline have proven during the pandemic how important they are to our everyday lives. Pet Insurance Australia takes a look at the research behind how our pets can help improve our mental health and overall wellbeing.

Companies targeting dog vitamins and funerals as pet industry proves it’s ‘COVID-19 proof’
From high-end doggy daycare to post-death cremations and freeze drying, the humble family pet has morphed into a big business opportunity for Australian companies.
The pet industry is now so lucrative in Australia that major ASX-listed companies are throwing their money behind it, with hopes this will protect their businesses from COVID-19 induced downturn.

Top dog breeds in 2020…
Around the world pet ownership and adoption rates have sky-rocketed in 2020. Covid-19 saw many households deciding to introduce a ball of fluff and fun into their abodes during one of the toughest years in recent memory. This has led to some interesting statistics on how Australians not only choose the name of their pet, but also the breed.

How should I care for my pets during fireworks displays?
Across Australia, there are many celebrations that may involve fireworks. Unfortunately, many animals are terrified by firework displays, and these can indirectly pose risks to animal safety by causing them to take flight and try to escape the loud noises.

Animal breakdown of catastrophic bushfires quantified…
Estimates some three billion animals were killed or misplaced by the 2019-20 mega-fires in Australia have been confirmed—with a breakdown by animal type for the first time—in a conclusive Sydney-led report commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature – Australia.

AWL NSW recognised for bushfire efforts with Premier Citations…
Gladys Berejiklian applauds AWL NSW’s bushfire efforts with Premier citations for 19 team members.

From the Fairwork Ombudsman…
Whether you are continuing to trade or shutting down over the end of year period, you will need to be across public holiday entitlements for your employees.

RSPCA NSW inspections performed at properties in Southern Tablelands
RSPCA NSW inspectors performed animal trade inspections at two properties located in the Southern Tablelands following reports of animal welfare concerns in relation to up to 120 breeding dogs and puppies.

Get ready to give more employees super choice
A change to the law means that you may need to offer employees more choice in relation to the super fund that you pay their compulsory superannuation (super) contributions to.
All workplace determinations and enterprise agreements made on or after 1 January 2021 must give employees the right to choose their super fund.

Helping your dog with storm phobia
Storm phobias can cause many different problem behaviours. Some of the more common signs are escape (sometimes resulting in injury), inappropriate soiling, vocalizing, destructive behaviours, trembling, hiding, pacing and salivating.