PUBS WILL LIKELY BE SHUT UNTIL SEPTEMBER

Having stampeded across daily life in Australia for the past month, occupying 95 per cent of news, many people and businesses are turning to the question of when the COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed and the economy restarted. Australia seems

GOVT BAILOUT TO SAVE PUBS AND SMALL BUSINESS

On Monday the Federal Government released the third instalment of its economic disaster relief measures, adding another $130 billion over six months, and bringing much-needed security for employers and employees across the country. The linchpin of the economic weapons is

CORONAVIRUS: DO’S AND DON’TS

The world is in the grip of a pandemic caused by a microscopic virus. Knowing the facts might make the difference in spread or even survival. Covid-19 (coronavirus) Facts It IS NOT a living organism, so cannot be ‘killed’. This

HOSPITALITY CRISIS: STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS AND CORPORATE CHAOS

Stage Two of the Federal Government’s restriction measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 come into effect midnight (tonight) 25 March, as licensed venues scramble to find their place. The Stage Two measures see restrictions and closures of virtually all

HOSPITALITY CRISIS UPDATE: DOWN BUT NOT OUT

In a further bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government yesterday announced all pubs to shut down from noon, Monday 23 March, necessitating dramatic decisions and minimal options for the industry. The decree mandated that all restaurants

HOSPITALITY CRISIS UPDATE: TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS INSIDE VENUES

20 March, 8pm  TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS INSIDE VENUES The Prime Minister this afternoon announced tougher restrictions for indoor gatherings to help curb the spread of COVID-19, further tightening the noose on hospitality and the economy. Addressing the press, Scott Morrison flagged

HOSPITALITY CRISIS: UPDATE

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Federal government has issued a ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, in its latest initiative to curb the spread of the disease The announcement is expected to impact the business of hospitality nationally,

STAYING IN BUSINESS

In the immediate future the COVID-19 virus will continue to severely impact business and the economy, but there are measures operators can take to mitigate the potential damage going forward. While the level of panic makes it seem the world

CORONA CLOSES ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN IRELAND

Fears surrounding the potentially deadly coronavirus continue to wreak havoc on business globally, bringing a rare halt to the annual hilarity that is St. Patrick’s Day in its emerald home. As the world recoils from the worst viral scare in