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VICTORIA SEEKS CLEMENCY AS AVC GOES OUTDOORS

Posted on September 28th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Pubs in Victoria are calling on the Andrews’ Government to speed up timeframes for easing of restrictions in light of the sharp reduction in COVID cases, as many operators prepare for innovation and a “summer like no other”. The Australian

FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR VICTORIAN PUBS

Posted on September 16th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The Andrews Government in Victoria has this week announced two rounds of additional business support funding, including special provisions for hotels and pubs throughout the State. On Sunday a $3 billion package was announced and on Monday another $290 million

MELBOURNE PLEADS AS INDUSTRY BLEEDS

Posted on September 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Publicans, operators and owners have come together to plead with Government for clemency and more support if pubs are to survive, under the weight of the politicised Victorian response clutching at what could be overly ambitious targets. The urgent message

UNITY HALL SHUT DOWN OVER COVID BREACHES

Posted on September 9th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Liquor & Gaming has forced the seven-day closure of Balmain’s Unity Hall Hotel following repeated breaches of the Public Health Order. The pub has now been fined a total of $10,000 by authorities over two occasions. Government has warned from

INDUSTRY REELS AS RESTRICTIONS ROLL ON

Posted on September 7th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The hotel industry has reacted swiftly to yesterday’s announcement that Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions have been extended in a plan scheduled until the end of the year, as test results put some question on the cost versus benefit. The Victorian government’s

PHOENIX FINED $10K AMID CLUSTER COMMOTION

Posted on August 31st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

A Sydney pub has been slapped with two COVID-breach fines after failing a reinspection, as the list of venues getting locked down for cleaning continues to grow. The Phoenix Hotel in Woollahra had Liquor & Gaming NSW inspectors visit twice

AGB SURVEY RESULTS OFFERING INSIGHT FOR INDUSTRY

Posted on August 26th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Asia Gaming Brief has produced the results of its extensive survey of licensed venues around Australia, offering insight and analysis on the dynamic changed hospitality environment. The rapid and unexpected closure of all venues in March forced immediate and existential

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