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Matildas' fan? Check out the new documentary 'Trailblazers' on Stan, premiering 4th of June. It takes viewers inside the rise of the CommBank Matildas, Australia's beloved women's national football team, and women's football in Australia.
Shout out to Midland clients: Savage Films and This Is Us Production Pty Ltd for their brilliant work.

Official Trailer | Trailblazers | A Stan Original Documentary. These are the women who changed football. The Stan Original Documentary Trailblazers, in partnership with MECCA M-POWER, and starring football legends Sam Ke...

Our latest PacMan Competition winner from the recent Western Australian Brewers Association conference. Congratulations Nathan Evans from Lucky Bay Brewing, taking home a bottle of Old Young's gin.

Another stellar Aussie production selected for Cannes! Congratulations to (Midland client) Kath Shelper of Scarlett Pictures, and director Warwick Thornton for their latest feature 'The New Boy', selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s 'Un Certain Regard' program. 👏👏

Big congrats to creators and cast of SBS's "Appetite", selected for the Canneseries short-form competition. The only Australian production to be an official in-competition selection.
Well done guys! 👏 Can't wait to watch it April 22 when it airs on SBS Viceland.

Photoplay Films

This Thursday 13/10/22 is expecting between 40-65mm of rain across Melbourne.
Here are some tips to prepare your home for a heavy rainfall...

1. Check your roof - make sure it's in good condition and look for any cracks etc.
2. Clean your gutters - remove any mud/grass build-up, and keep your downpipes clear.
3. Clear debris from stormwater drains - even though it's the council's job, clearing debris away from them can go a long way in protecting your home from water damage and sewer back-up issues during a heavy rainfall.
4. Shut all doors and windows and check their seal.
5. Check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured.

Finally, check the www.bom.gov.au website or app and listen to your local radio station for storm warnings and updates.

70% chance of a event this spring, which means more rain, particularly for & .
Risk of flooding also remains across much of the eastern seaboard.
Now's the time to review your insurance policy to make sure you're adequately covered.

After paying home insurance for 20 years, Caroline was told operating a food truck voided her policy on the spot Experts say thousands of Australians with side hustles and hobby businesses may have unknowingly signed up for home insurance that doesn't cover them properly.

New Crystalline Silica regulations for VIC businesses that work with material containing silica.
From 15th May 2022, you must identify & document any high-risk silica work and the measures used to control the related risks.
From 22nd November 2022, a licence will be required to undertake processing of engineered stone.
Licence applications at www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/engineered-stone-licence
Download a fact sheet about the changes at https://bit.ly/3FzcAQ5

Australian businesses can now register for a simpler and more memorable domain name which ends in .au (rather than .com.au, .net.au, .org.au, .gov.au or .edu.au).

However, this now creates another avenue for cyber-criminals to conduct fraudulent activities if businesses leave them unregistered.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre recommends all Aussie businesses register their .au equivalent before 20th September 2022.

You can reserve your .au domain name by visiting an auDA accredited registrar.

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has today launched a Claims Support initiative, whereby NIBA members are offering to advise and assist victims of the recent floods with their insurance claims.

So if you have suffered loss as a result of the recent floods in NSW or QLD and do not currently have an insurance broker, you can access this service through NIBA's Need A Broker hotline - 1300 531 073.

We’re thrilled to be a sponsor of The Mono Awards 2022. The competition has only just opened for entries, but we’ve already seen some amazing entries, like these three from Daniella Cortis, Christie Veen and Sasha Mortimore.
If you love black and white photography, you can find out more here: www.themonoawards.com.au

Australia's caravan and camper-trailer industry is booming, with December 2021 recording the highest level of RV production in 4 decades! If you're an RV manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, dealer, supplier or repairer, now's the time to make sure your insurance policy is suited to your increase in production and business operations.
Source: Caravan Industry Association of Australia

These five simple and low cost - yet highly effective steps - are essential to reduce the rapidly increasing number of cyber crimes and their potentially devastating impacts on you or your business.

1. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) - make it harder for attackers to use stolen or phished credentials.

2. Apply 'least privilege' access - minimise the level of access needed to perform certain job functions.

3. Keep software and applications up to date - mitigate against the risk of vulnerabilities.

4. Use anti-virus software - install and enable anti-virus solutions to stop malware attacks from executing.

5. Protect your data - know where your sensitive data is stored and who can access it.

Congratulations to all winners at this year's Mornington Peninsula Wine Show! It was no doubt a tougher year than usual due to COVID, extended lockdowns, and some very unseasonable weather.
A particular shout-out to Midland's own Crittenden Estate Wines for taking out best Pinot Grigio, and Paringa Estate Winery & Restaurant for best Pinot Noir.

Scams Awareness Week starts today.
This year, we’re encouraging you to talk about scams – with a friend, colleague or family member.
Share your stories about scams and help raise awareness to those around you.
Find out more at: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news-alerts/scams-awareness-week-2021

Young Henrys was the first brewery to use algae to capture CO2 and reduce emissions during fermentation. They're now working with UTS: University of Technology Sydney to reduce the carbon footprint of one of world's worst polluters: cattle.
What innovative legends!
https://ab.co/3EBACsb

New legislation changes to Management Liability insurance policies in Victoria.

We've partnered with cyber underwriter, Emergence Insurance, to now offer a stand-alone Personal Cyber Protection Insurance policy that can be purchased directly through our website in just a few minutes. Cover starts at $99 per year : https://bit.ly/3tkmrTT

A couple of handy tools for truckies to assist during the latest COVID lockdown:
1. https://www.natroad.com.au/covid-19/ - NatRoad are providing continual updates on the requirements for transport operators per state/territory.
2. https://rebrand.ly/COVIDSupportMap - shows which Service Stations, Truck Stops and Rest Facilities continue to operate for truckies.

The winners of the 2021 Mono Awards are in, and the results are nothing short of incredible. Midland are proud as punch to be sponsors. Congrats all!

The Mono Awards 2021 presented by SanDisk – The Winners! - Australian Photography The winners of The Mono Awards 2021 have been announced.

With the recent COVID-related shutdowns of construction sites in NSW, four FAQs have arisen:

1. Can builders claim for Extensions of Time (EoTs)?
2. Can Liquidated Damages (LDs) still be applied?
3. Do the COVID shutdowns constitute a Force Majeure?
4. Does my construction insurance cover me for the consequences of a COVID-related delay?

This article from MECON Insurance has the answers:

Impact of COVID Shutdowns on Construction Contracts - MECON Insurance With the recent COVID-related shutdowns of construction sites in NSW, four FAQs have arisen: Can builders claim for Extensions of […]

Workplaces that take a proactive approach to physical and mental safety tend to see:
1. fewer staff sick days and injuries
2. fewer injuries keeping employees away from work
3. more motivated and engaged employees
4. a better reputation for your business
5. reduced turnover
Australian Physiotherapy Association

What are the biggest business risks to watch out for in 2021? The top three are: 1. Business Interruption; 2. Pandemic Outbreak; 3. Cyber Attack.

It's National Farm Safety Week this week (18-24 July) - an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the risks and hazards that Australian farmers face every day. Check out Farmsafe Australia's resource section to access free information on how you can actively help reduce the likelihood of injury and fatality on your farm

Resources - Farmsafe Resources - Farmsafe

June 28th is National Insurance Awareness Day!
We get that insurance isn't everyone's favourite subject, but it's an important aspect of our lives and is something we rely on for support when we least expect it. So today is a simple reminder to review your existing insurance plans to ensure your cover matches your current lifestyle. Because as life changes, so should your policy.

This is where Product Recall Insurance pays off....https://bit.ly/35LmU6x

Red wine recalled from shelves amid glass fragment concerns Popular red wine recalled from shelves after packaging fault sparks glass fragment concernsBy Chanel Zagon7:51am Jun 23, 2021 Tweet Facebook Mail A popular red wine has been recalled from liquor outlet shelves in four Australian states following fears the bottles may contain fragments of glass.NSW F...

What's the single MOST important part of an insurance policy? Getting the Insured's name correct - and that Insured name must be a full legal entity. If it's not, then your insurance policy becomes invalid and may not respond to claims. Near enough is not good enough, so make sure it's right before you give it to your broker.
Berkley Insurance has put a few examples together in the image below.

73% of Aussies are engaging in at least 1 of these 5 home fire risk behaviours - https://qbe.co/3xuffWc
1. Forgetting to empty the lint filter in your tumble dryer
2. Staying on top of heater safety with regular checks
3. Ducking away while cooking
4. Not regularly cleaning your kitchen
5. Charging a device on or near your bed