THE PERILS OF PREMATURE
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
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
PUB INSURANCE: DEVIL IN THE DETAIL
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
PUB ROADMAP TO REOPEN
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement Friday, Australia now has a road map for the unwinding of the pandemic shutdown restrictions, although there are mixed reactions and questionable outcomes for pubs. The national proposal sees businesses, hospitality and broader society reopen
PUB GROUP FINED FOR CONCEALING REBATES
The Supreme Court in South Australia has ordered directors of Bloody Mary Group to pay partners over $380,000 after they pocketed lucrative rebate deals with major brewers. In 2016 business partners Brett Viney and Matthew Mitchell bought the Windmill Hotel
NEW NORMAL: GETTING GAMING GOING AGAIN
As the timeline for pubs resuming trade comes into focus, many operators are considering how to approach the operation of gaming rooms in a post-pandemic world. Perhaps more important even than the guidelines dictated by the Federal and state governments
MERIVALE LAUNCH IN-HOUSE DELIVERY SERVICE
Trailblazing Merivale has announced the launch of its new delivery and takeaway service, shunning the extortive margins being paid by many businesses while creating employment for staff and beyond. Following on from the group’s ‘Merivale At Home’ concept launched early
TERRITORY WILL BE FIRST TO REOPEN PUBS
The Northern Territory has become the first Australian province to begin easing restrictions, setting a date for pubs to reopen this month. From an announcement yesterday by Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Stage One easing began today (1 May), focusing on
HEINEKEN CAMPAIGN TO GET DRINKERS INTO REOPENED PUBS
Global beer behemoth Heineken is making moves to get people back into pubs, pushing a campaign to buy a beer now to drink when venues reopen. The campaign will be launched in 20 global markets, starting with Brazil. Heineken fans
LAUNDY REVIVING PENRITH’S LOG CABIN
While venues across the country languish under the weight of a pandemic, Arthur Laundy is busy building for a new era, announcing major plans for the reinvented former Log Cabin Hotel in Penrith. The revival of one of Penrith’s best-loved