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Melbourne restaurant checks customers' temperature before they enter

A restaurant in Melbourne’s Southbank is screening the temperatures of all their customers before they enter in an effort to protect both their staff...

Morrison considers new economic stimulus for hospitality and tourism industries

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is considering a second economic stimulus package for small businesses as coronavirus pandemic threatens the tourism, hospitality...

Victoria declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus

A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria effective for four weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews...

Government says gatherings over 500 people should not go ahead

The Federal Government has advised against all “non-essential” gatherings of more than 500 people in response to the escalation of coronavirus outbreak. “We...

Vivid Sydney cancels in ‘tough time’ for tourism

Sydney’s annual festival of music and lights Vivid has been cancelled following the federal government’s advisory against “non-essential” gatherings...

Beer garden battle as Geelong pub uses ‘technicality’ to dodge council ban

Geelong pub The Deck is using a “technicality” to keep its beer garden open following council orders to close it over noise complaints. Noise complaints...

Event cancellations to impact hotel demand

As the fallout from the coronavirus crisis spreads, a sudden cancellation of events will have an ongoing negative impact on the hotel sector in Australia. Sydney...

Melbourne mall goes on the market a discount

Melbourne retail precinct St Collins Lane has been put up for sale at a price less than the owners paid three years ago. The mall has about 45 specialty...

Government announces $1bn tourism package to offset coronavirus

The Federal Government has pledged $1 billion of direct support and relief for tourism businesses in response to the coronavirus crisis. The money comes...

Huang looks to offload Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley

The 132-room Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley has been put to market. Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley sits on 1500 hectares, with owner Peter Huang saying...