RELIEF FOR SHUT DOWN VICTORIAN PUBS
The Victorian Government has become the second state to issue relief policies, largely keeping with the NSW announcement Wednesday in bringing concessions to foster rent relief and relaxed licence fees. Premier Daniel Andrews’ government is providing $420 million by way
ONLINE GAMING SOARS AS VENUES SIT IDLE
A new study has revealed a 67 per cent increase in online gambling was measured in the first week after the closure of venues, underlining previous arguments for less criticism of licensed gaming venues. The research by credit bureau Illion
CROOKWELL HOTEL SOLD
Amid an historically quiet time in the pub game, Deborah Lang and David Kelly have taken the plunge with acquisition of the Crookwell Hotel in the NSW southern tablelands. The Victorian two-storey pub was built 1884 on a 2,183sqm corner
FURTHER RELIEF FOR SHUT DOWN NSW PUBS
Pubs across NSW will benefit from the latest round of virus shutdown support measures, bringing relief in commercial tenancies and licensing fees. NSW is the first state to put into practice measures outlined by the Federal Government’s mandatory code of
INDUSTRY SUPPORTS OWN VIA SMART OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE
Some of the biggest names in hospitality have joined forces to launch HelpOutHospo, supporting hospitality workers without income by sharing hospitality skills with people stuck at home. The “by hospo, for hospo” initiative is centred around an interactive video library,
AVC HALTS DEAL TO BUY SAND HILL ROAD PORTFOLIO
The nine-digit deal for KKR’s Australian Venue Company to buy the Sand Hill Road portfolio has been put on hold as both groups share in the national pain of pub closures. News emerged early March of the agreement, understood to
JOBKEEPER RESCUE BILL PASSED AND CLARIFIED
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion wage subsidy scheme passed through parliament today, bringing much-needed clarity for hundreds of thousands of businesses and their employees. The JobKeeper laws are characterised by a $1,500 per fortnight payment to employers, to be
MERIVALE LAUNCHES DINING AND PRODUCE BOXES AT HOME
Merivale has moved with the times, this week announcing the launch of Merivale At Home – a new service providing at-home food and beverage packages, and fresh produce boxes. The Merivale At Home (MAH) concept offers the distinctive style of
VICTORIAN REGULATOR EASING LICENSEE BURDENS
The VCGLR has been consulting with relevant entities and industry to implement a range of measures to support liquor licensees, in response to coronavirus. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) says it is conscious of the devastating
CUB TAPS INCENTIVE TO ‘LOVE YOUR LOCAL’
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