Industry News

DRINKS GIANTS STEP UP

Posted on June 12th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Two of the largest drinks suppliers in the country, Lion and Diageo, are helping licensed venues through education and support as customers head out again post-pandemic. Starting this week Lion has been rolling out around 1,000 venue ‘safety kits’ to

SHOULD JOBKEEPER BE EXTENDED FOR HOSPITALITY?

Posted on June 10th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
After mixed results with its introduction, many hotels are hoping the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program will be continued as the realities of resumed restricted trading set in. Pubs across Australia are continuing to reawaken to increasing numbers of patrons, albeit

SA STEPS UP EASING SCHEDULE

Posted on May 25th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Following an announcement from the Premier late last week, any business in South Australia with a liquor licence can now reopen for seated dining, up to 10 people inside plus 10 outside. The late press conference followed decision earlier the

VICTORIAN PUBS GET THE GREEN LIGHT

Posted on May 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Victorian pubs are breathing a sigh of relief with news from government offices they can begin reopening at the start of June. Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement over the weekend, explaining pub dining rooms, cafes and restaurants will be

THE PERILS OF PREMATURE

Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Countries around the world, including Australia, are looking to easing of pandemic restrictions, but the quick return of lockdowns in many regions must serve as a warning to not leap prematurely. Last week South Korea – largely seen as the

STATES ROLL OUT RESTRICTION EASING POLICIES

Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of Federal policy on Friday more states have announced their plan of adoption, while hospitality continues its plight of asphyxiation. Western Australia’s McGowan Government has now announced that from 18 May pubs, restaurants and cafes

PUB ROADMAP TO REOPEN

Posted on May 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement Friday, Australia now has a road map for the unwinding of the pandemic shutdown restrictions, although there are mixed reactions and questionable outcomes for pubs. The national proposal sees businesses, hospitality and broader society reopen

MERIVALE LAUNCH IN-HOUSE DELIVERY SERVICE

Posted on May 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Trailblazing Merivale has announced the launch of its new delivery and takeaway service, shunning the extortive margins being paid by many businesses while creating employment for staff and beyond. Following on from the group’s ‘Merivale At Home’ concept launched early

TERRITORY WILL BE FIRST TO REOPEN PUBS

Posted on May 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The Northern Territory has become the first Australian province to begin easing restrictions, setting a date for pubs to reopen this month. From an announcement yesterday by Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Stage One easing began today (1 May), focusing on

INDUSTRY CALLS FOR CLARITY ON REOPENING TIMELINE

Posted on April 29th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s continued fall in new COVID-19 infections is sparking calls by industry for more clarity from the government as to when pubs might begin to reopen. Reaching the end of April and just over a month since the nationwide forced