Victoria’s live music scene offered $13 million in life support to keep “debts at bay”
The Victorian government is dishing out $13 million to support live music in the state, including $9 million to keep iconic venues afloat.
How Victoria’s Co-Lab Pantry is bringing together the state’s restaurants to sell their gourmet products to a new audience
Co-Lab Pantry started out as an “emotional project” to help Victorian restaurants find a much-needed source of revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.
Victorian government pledges $8.5 million to ramp up Click for Vic campaign
The Victorian government has pledged to spend an extra $8.5 million to promote its 'Click for Vic' website and campaign, which showcases small producers across the state.
“This summer will be unlike any other”: Vic government pledges $190 million to help hospitality businesses go al fresco
The Victorian government has pledged $190 million to help small businesses prepare for a summer of outdoor dining.
“Holding my breath”: Why Victoria’s $3 billion business package will only provide weeks of relief for months of pain
Reopening is the only thing that will stem the bleeding for Victorian hospitality businesses struggling to survive under stage four.
“Far better than nothing”: Regional Victorian businesses cautiously prepare for a fast-tracked reopening
Regional Victoria is hoping to take two steps simultaneously towards reopening, but a "frustrated" community knows it won't be easy.
Burger King unveils ‘touchless’ store concept with suspended kitchens, conveyor belts and canopies
Burger King has unveiled a new ‘touchless’ concept store, designed to meet the challenges of doing business in a “new normal”.
Hospitality industry eyes closed roads and laneways, as Melbourne prepares for months of outdoor dining
Lover owner Will Newton says governments need to help businesses set up outdoor dining operations on nearby roads and laneways.
Big Mac vs Big Jack: McDonald’s drags Hungry Jacks to court in burger stoush
McDonald's has sued Hungry Jacks, claiming its new burger, the "Big Jack", is a rip-off of its flagship "Big Mac".
“Untenable”: Restaurants face extended dine-in ban under leaked Victorian reopening roadmap
Restaurants and cafes would face an extended indoor dining ban under a leaked draft reopening roadmap for Victoria.
Hello Juice outlets fined $276,000 after underpaying teenagers
Hello Juice outlets in Victoria have been fined for stealing wages from 27 workers, 10 of whom were under the age of 18.
Why this Melbourne eatery will be staying takeaway-only, even after restrictions are eased
Babajan Eatery owner Kirsty Chiaplias says her Melbourne business will never go back to offering a dine-in service again.
