The historic King’s Head Hotel is one of the first pubs to formally pronounce it will not reopen after the mandatory closure period, as the financial burden proves too much. The King’s Head has been trading since 1876, and for the past 12 years it has been the pride of publican and Adelaide mover and […]
This week has brought some clarity around trading for Anzac Day tomorrow, and a lifeline for many businesses not qualifying under the initial JobKeeper scheme conditions. Announcement of the JobKeeper package at the end of March heralded relief for hundreds of thousands of small businesses around Australia, including most hotels. The process was subsequently clarified
The Gunns have announced the listing of their large-format Tavern of Crescent Head, offering a strong business and opportunity ready to capitalise on the reopening honeymoon. Darren and Hanh Gunn bought the business in 2011, bringing along their two-year-old son as they built trade in the only pub in town, with Hanh using her Vietnamese
Australian Venue Company (AVC) has instigated a number of initiatives to support its staff and other hospitality workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. AVC is one of the country’s largest hospitality groups and found itself having to close more than 160 venues across six states. The group has determined to use its team and resources productively.
As Australia reaches a pivotal point in our societal response to the pandemic, the signs are emerging of some ‘new realities’ likely to take root in the economy going forward. One month ago Australian pubs and a myriad of other small businesses were forcibly closed by decree of the Federal Government, in a desperate attempt
Coopers and Lion have each launched initiatives to help keep pubs engaged with and entertaining their patrons stuck at home, pushing virtual pubs across the country. Coopers Brewery presents its ‘Live, Loud & Local’ entertainment series, providing entertainment from some of Australia’s leading comedians, musicians, chefs and MCs, hosted by Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst.
The spread of the COVID-19 virus in Australia is slowing rapidly, but experts warn the time for reopening doors to the public may be some time yet. Despite having one of the best outlooks in the developed world on containment of the deadly virus, Australia cannot let itself be misguided into thinking it’s time to
A decision by the Federal Government has paved the way for pubs to sell draught beer for takeaway, to provide some much-needed revenue during the closure. A Government ruling to not apply the usual double excise facilitates pubs selling beer in their taps via resealable bottles, typically known as ‘growlers’. Carlton & United Breweries almost
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The City of Sydney has announced its own support measures for businesses, creatives and cultural organisations, amounting to $72.5 million. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has pivoted from its primary goal to reinvigorate Sydney post-lockouts, to help guide hospitality operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown period. This has resulted in the Keep Our
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The Victorian Government has become the second state to issue relief policies, largely keeping with the NSW announcement Wednesday in bringing concessions to foster rent relief and relaxed licence fees. Premier Daniel Andrews’ government is providing $420 million by way of land tax relief for commercial and residential landlords, on condition they pass on rent
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