coronavirus

PUB ROADMAP TO REOPEN

Posted on May 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

NEW NORMAL: GETTING GAMING GOING AGAIN

Posted on May 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on May 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on May 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on May 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

INDUSTRY CALLS FOR CLARITY ON REOPENING TIMELINE

Posted on April 29th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on April 29th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on April 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

AVC HELPING OUT HOSPO WORKERS

Posted on April 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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