Industry

NSW PUBS SHUT AND BORDERS OFF LIMITS AS VICTORIA WORSENS

Posted on July 10th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
New South Wales is flirting with further shutdowns as at least two pubs close over COVID-19 infections and the Victorian situation worsens. Today Victoria reported the largest single day increase in cases of COVID-19 to date in Australia, official numbers

GOLDEN SHEAF UNDER FIRE OVER SOCIAL DISTANCING OUTSIDE

Posted on July 10th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Solotel has faced the whirlwind after images emerged yesterday of a line of more than 100 people in a queue outside the Golden Sheaf in Double Bay on Wednesday night, seemingly defying public health advice on social distancing. NSW Police

PARTS OF VICTORIA BACK IN LOCKDOWN

Posted on July 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The COVID-19 resurgence in Victoria continues to worsen, with ten Melbourne postcodes back to full restrictions in an effort to keep the infections contained. Having seen double-digit numbers in new cases over the past two weeks, even as the rest

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