INDUSTRY CALLS FOR CLARITY ON REOPENING TIMELINE
Australia’s continued fall in new COVID-19 infections is sparking calls by industry for more clarity from the government as to when pubs might begin to reopen. Reaching the end of April and just over a month since the nationwide forced
HISTORIC KING’S HEAD WILL NOT REOPEN
The historic King’s Head Hotel is one of the first pubs to formally pronounce it will not reopen after the mandatory closure period, as the financial burden proves too much. The King’s Head has been trading since 1876, and for
ANZAC DAY TOLLS AND JOBKEEPER NET WIDENED
This week has brought some clarity around trading for Anzac Day tomorrow, and a lifeline for many businesses not qualifying under the initial JobKeeper scheme conditions. Announcement of the JobKeeper package at the end of March heralded relief for hundreds
CRESCENT HEAD ON THE BLOCK
The Gunns have announced the listing of their large-format Tavern of Crescent Head, offering a strong business and opportunity ready to capitalise on the reopening honeymoon. Darren and Hanh Gunn bought the business in 2011, bringing along their two-year-old son
AVC HELPING OUT HOSPO WORKERS
Australian Venue Company (AVC) has instigated a number of initiatives to support its staff and other hospitality workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. AVC is one of the country’s largest hospitality groups and found itself having to close more than 160
NEW NORMAL: BUSINESSES TO ADAPT OR PERISH
As Australia reaches a pivotal point in our societal response to the pandemic, the signs are emerging of some ‘new realities’ likely to take root in the economy going forward. One month ago Australian pubs and a myriad of other
VIRTUAL PUBS TO SATISFY ABSENT PATRONS
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
SETTLE IN FOR WINTER: CLOSURES TO CONTINUE
The spread of the COVID-19 virus in Australia is slowing rapidly, but experts warn the time for reopening doors to the public may be some time yet. Despite having one of the best outlooks in the developed world on containment
RELAXED RULES ALLOW SALE OF TAKEAWAY DRAUGHT BEER
A decision by the Federal Government has paved the way for pubs to sell draught beer for takeaway, to provide some much-needed revenue during the closure. A Government ruling to not apply the usual double excise facilitates pubs selling beer
CITY OF SYDNEY ANNOUNCES $73m SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS
The City of Sydney has announced its own support measures for businesses, creatives and cultural organisations, amounting to $72.5 million. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has pivoted from its primary goal to reinvigorate Sydney post-lockouts, to help guide hospitality
