coronavirus

SA STEPS UP EASING SCHEDULE

Posted on May 25th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Following an announcement from the Premier late last week, any business in South Australia with a liquor licence can now reopen for seated dining, up to 10 people inside plus 10 outside. The late press conference followed decision earlier the

NSW PUBS TO INCREASE TO 50 CAPACITY

Posted on May 22nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality in NSW is toasting the announcement today of a major easing of restrictions on pubs, restaurants and cafes, starting next month. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the revised plans at a press conference this afternoon, revealing that from 1

5,000 FREE BEERS FOR PUB-GOERS

Posted on May 22nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne’s own Stomping Ground Brewing Co is celebrating the return of the Garden State’s hospitality on 1 June by shouting 5,000 patrons their first beer back at the pub. Dubbed the Stomping Ground 5K, the initiative will see 50 venues

HOW REOPENED PUBS MAY LOOK

Posted on May 20th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The opening days of reopening usher cautious optimism as pubs welcome back a denary of diners in a post-COVID cat and mouse of motives and logistics. Australia has demonstrated a world class performance in suppressing the virus, but as businesses

TO OPEN OR NOT TO OPEN: THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on May 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

VICTORIAN PUBS GET THE GREEN LIGHT

Posted on May 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Victorian pubs are breathing a sigh of relief with news from government offices they can begin reopening at the start of June. Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement over the weekend, explaining pub dining rooms, cafes and restaurants will be

TRIUMPHANT RETURN BEGINS

Posted on May 15th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

THE PERILS OF PREMATURE

Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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