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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY AS NSW EASES RESTRICTIONS

Today’s announcement of a dramatic relaxation to NSW’s COVID-19 restrictions has brought praise from industry giants such as Merivale and the AHA as a “game-changer”.  NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the changes today, due to come into effect Monday (7 December), in time for the Christmas period. The current four-square-metre rule will change to require […]

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AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY SPIRIT RECOGNISED IN GLOBAL AWARDS

The Australian-made Community Spirit project by Nip of Courage has taken gold at this year’s global Spirits Business Awards for its contribution to the spirits industry. In a virtual event streamed from the United Kingdom, the Spirits Business Awards champion the workforce of the spirits industry, in categories including marketing, sustainability, products, people and tourism.

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RAY OF LIGHT: VICTORIAN PUBS CAUTIOUSLY REOPEN

Pubs around Victoria have embraced the easing of restrictions, with some of the State’s major players eager to welcome patrons back, while the Andrews’ government’s tight controls keep many closed. One of the largest groups in the country, Australian Venue Co (AVC) triumphantly opened all its Victorian pubs at first opportunity, on Wednesday. “We are

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FEDERAL BUDGET: WINS FOR HOSPO AND JOBS

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Federal Budget Tuesday night, bringing favourable measures for hotels and hospitality and a nod from industry. Frydenberg had promised the policy announcement would be “all about jobs” and employment stimulus dominated the measures outlined. “There is no economic recovery without a jobs recovery,” said the Treasurer. The hospitality sector

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HOSPITALITY MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR A SUCCESS

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2020, The Banksia Project hosted a candid discussion about the current and future state of the hospitality industry, successful operational and marketing strategies, personal experiences and challenges faced by industry experts and hospitality business owners over the past year. (video below) MC’ed by Ivan Brewer, hospitality advocate

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VICTORIA SEEKS CLEMENCY AS AVC GOES OUTDOORS

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 Hotels Association (Victoria) leads the call for re-evaluation and greater flexibility in the Hospitality Industry

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