Industry

COVID UPDATE: TWO METRES FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK

Posted on June 29th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
On Friday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the latest stage in easing COVID-19 restrictions, allowing greater numbers for more pubs and public spaces, even as the situation in Victoria worsens and further tightening cannot be ruled out. Following the weekly

DIAGEO PLEDGES $145 MILLION TO ‘RAISE THE BAR’

Posted on June 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Global drinks giant Diageo has today announced its massive US$100 million ‘Raising the Bar’ support program for venues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diageo Australia has pledged $11.5 million to the Down Under instalment of Raising the Bar,

VICTORIA QUASHES EASING AS SECOND WAVE LOOMS

Posted on June 22nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
A considerable spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Victoria has brought a retraction of lockdown restrictions easing, amid serious concerns a second wave of infections is possible. The Victorian Premier yesterday announced a state of emergency will

NSW GOVT SUPPORT EXTENDED AND RESTRICTIONS EASED

Posted on June 15th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW State Government has announced further measures supporting hospitality, with greater easing of restrictions on patron numbers ahead and announcement of 1,000 ‘Great Southern Nights’ music events. Over the weekend Premier Berejiklian told media the 50-person limit on venues

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