Australians around the country have flocked to public and reopened spaces as restrictions begin easing, while the argument in favour and against for both pubs and the economy continues to be debated. The opening weekend has been largely dubbed a success, although Australia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd says it certainly is too […]
Fifty-three days after the hammer fell and all pubs across the country quietly closed their doors in response to a global pandemic, the lights are flickering back on as multiple states begin allowing thirsty patrons to return. Since last Friday’s announcement by the Prime Minister on how Australia would unscrew its clamps on the economy,
All pubs around Australia are into their eighth week of being forcibly closed by government mandate, but many have clauses in their insurance that may render it invalid after only one month not trading. At around 3am on the morning of Saturday, 9 May, a trio of young males casually passed by the iconic Dick’s
Coopers and Lion have each launched initiatives to help keep pubs engaged with and entertaining their patrons stuck at home, pushing virtual pubs across the country. Coopers Brewery presents its ‘Live, Loud & Local’ entertainment series, providing entertainment from some of Australia’s leading comedians, musicians, chefs and MCs, hosted by Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst.
Carlton & United Breweries has today launched an initiative aiming to inject a million dollars into pubs and clubs around Australia closed due to the virus crisis. The brand-new For the Love of Your Local campaign calls on Australians to pay it forward to their local watering holes by buying a pint of beer now
Although all pubs nationally have been forced to close their doors during the crisis, it is perhaps more important than ever to bolster local engagement through social media. Whether completely shutting up shop during the COVID-19 pandemic or moving to a takeaway model, pubs’ survival plans need to include adjusting their social media strategies.
As the Australian hospitality industry and population come to terms with widespread closure, venues and companies are moving into takeaway and delivery food and drinks to service patrons stuck at home. The options of takeaway and-or delivery are nothing new, but have often been seen as less necessary or unprofitable against regular services. The national
Momento Hospitality has leapt to the aid of Sydney’s Hills community with operation of the Essentials Express service from its Bella Vista Hotel. Essentials Express offers essential items, many of which have recently been missing from supermarket shelves. The most popular items so far have been (unsurprisingly) toilet paper, meat packs, and pasta. The operation
Forced closures have meant many pub employers are having to provide communication for affected staff. To assist with this unfortunate process, Leigh Barrett & Associates has provided basic templates to cover the following scenarios: Termination (download HERE) Reduce Hours (download HERE) Force use of leave entitlement (download HERE) NOTE: LBA recommends encouraging all staff seeking
As coronavirus fever continues to infect the lives and future of people around the globe, there are those that have taken the time to offer some perspective on matters such as toilet paper. While stocks last, and likely for a limited time given Britain’s guidelines advising the nation to stay out of all public places,
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