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 of Australia’s leading comedians, musicians, chefs and MCs, hosted by Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst. […]
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 of the deadly virus, Australia cannot let itself be misguided into thinking it’s time to
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 operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown period. This has resulted in the Keep Our
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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 of land tax relief for commercial and residential landlords, on condition they pass on rent
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, featuring cooking and mixology lessons for everyday Australians. Venues post ‘how-to’ videos and receive financial
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Having stampeded across daily life in Australia for the past month, occupying 95 per cent of news, many people and businesses are turning to the question of when the COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed and the economy restarted. Australia seems to be trending a steady downward number of new cases each day, indicating the ratcheted
A Melbourne pub has become the first to be fined under Victoria’s social distancing rules, working to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The state has begun strict enforcement measures on social distancing, dubbed Operation Sentinel. Police are issuing on-the-spot fines of $1652 for individuals, and $9913 for businesses. This week police entered China Bar
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In a further bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government yesterday announced all pubs to shut down from noon, Monday 23 March, necessitating dramatic decisions and minimal options for the industry. The decree mandated that all restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery. It has now been confirmed
20 March, 8pm TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS INSIDE VENUES The Prime Minister this afternoon announced tougher restrictions for indoor gatherings to help curb the spread of COVID-19, further tightening the noose on hospitality and the economy. Addressing the press, Scott Morrison flagged new measures dictating indoor capacity limits of one person per four square metres. The PM
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COVID-19 UPDATE: The Federal government has issued a ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, in its latest initiative to curb the spread of the disease The announcement is expected to impact the business of hospitality nationally, although smaller, regional and suburban pubs stand to fare better than many other businesses. There
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