coronavirus

PARTS OF VICTORIA BACK IN LOCKDOWN

Posted on July 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The COVID-19 resurgence in Victoria continues to worsen, with ten Melbourne postcodes back to full restrictions in an effort to keep the infections contained. Having seen double-digit numbers in new cases over the past two weeks, even as the rest

COVID UPDATE: TWO METRES FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK

Posted on June 29th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
On Friday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the latest stage in easing COVID-19 restrictions, allowing greater numbers for more pubs and public spaces, even as the situation in Victoria worsens and further tightening cannot be ruled out. Following the weekly

RETURN TO FULL FEES FOR FOXTEL

Posted on June 26th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Despite depressed trading conditions nationwide, Foxtel has confirmed pub subscriptions will be returning to full fees from 1 July. Since the Federal Government ordered the closure of businesses on 23 March, businesses, landlords and suppliers have been striking compromises to

UK PUBS IN TROUBLE AND ON THE ROPES

Posted on June 26th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Defying continued prohibition orders, some UK pubs have been secretly serving booze, and their begrudged patrons resorting to violence in defence of their perceived right to sip a pint. Australian pubs are mostly resuming trade, albeit subdued, but thousands of

HOSPO WORKERS STRIKE BLOW AS WAGE THEFT BATTLE SURGES

Posted on June 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality workers are rising up over “systemic” pay disputes, as Victoria passes laws threatening jail time for employers, the UWU begins legal actions, and JobKeeper rorts come to light. Last week the Victorian Parliament passed the first laws in Australia

DIAGEO PLEDGES $145 MILLION TO ‘RAISE THE BAR’

Posted on June 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Global drinks giant Diageo has today announced its massive US$100 million ‘Raising the Bar’ support program for venues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diageo Australia has pledged $11.5 million to the Down Under instalment of Raising the Bar,

PRAHRAN BAR FINED $10k OVER COVID BREACH

Posted on June 19th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The licensee of Prahran’s Love Machine has reportedly been fined over $10k for breaches, mostly regarding coronavirus restrictions, less than 10 days before Victoria further eases its patronage limits for pubs. Victoria police raided the venue on 13 June, finding

MASSIVE JUMP IN ONLINE GAMING BODES BATTLE FOR VENUES

Posted on June 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Emerging research reveals a massive increase in illegal online gaming as pubs and clubs were forced to shut due to COVID-19. The data comes from Google Trends and Analytics, showing record highs in internet searches in Australia and abroad, believed

GREAT WESTERN SUCCUMBS TO COVID

Posted on June 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Despite recent high hopes to soon be back in the saddle and serving up good times, yesterday the time-honoured Great Western Hotel in Rockhampton announced it will not be reopening due to the pandemic shutdown and downturn. Established 1862, the

NSW GOVT SUPPORT EXTENDED AND RESTRICTIONS EASED

Posted on June 15th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW State Government has announced further measures supporting hospitality, with greater easing of restrictions on patron numbers ahead and announcement of 1,000 ‘Great Southern Nights’ music events. Over the weekend Premier Berejiklian told media the 50-person limit on venues