Melbourne cinemas give away free popcorn to jabbed-up Aussies as businesses get the go ahead to offer vaccine bonuses
Two Melbourne cinemas have joined the growing list of businesses offering rewards to customers and staff who have received the COVID-19 jab.
Vic government unveils $32 million in support for tourism businesses: Here’s what you need to know
As Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown continues, the Victorian government has announced a $32.2 million support package for tourism businesses.
Closed border is costing the Australian economy $36.5 million a day, economists warn
The border has been closed since March 2020. That decision has been instrumental in the nation containing COVID-19, but there are big social and economic costs.
“Give us a narrative”: Small business owner Rachel Slattery calls on government for guidance
"For small businesses, dealing with the government is a web of complexity," writes Rachel Slattery, the director of Slatterys and community-driven events including Tech23 and AgileAus.
Melbourne-based Atiyah has fallen through the cracks of the COVID support system — here’s what founder Ben Armstrong wants to change
"To achieve startup success, outstanding support is needed, with many businesses (as well as our own) sadly falling through the COVID-19 support system," writes Ben Armstrong.
Tight eligibility criteria could exclude small businesses from Victoria’s lockdown payments
Eligibility criteria for the Victorian government’s business grants could exclude SMEs that have stood down staff, or have remained partially open.
My business was declared a COVID exposure site. Here are four things I learnt
JUMP! Swim Schools Bundoora was named one of the first exposure sites in Melbourne's latest COVID-19 outbreak. Here's how owner Chris Allardice responded.
The federal government’s temporary COVID disaster payment explained
The federal government has announced a payment to support Melbourne workers in lockdown, as part of a broader national scheme, called a “temporary COVID disaster payment”.
Check-in rules are changing in Victoria. Here’s everything you need to know
Victorian retail stores are now required to electronically check in all their customers, irrespective of how long patrons spend in store.
“A bloody good group of people”: The Bearded Jaffle rallies local community to provide free meals for 160 of Melbourne’s casual workers
The Bearded Jaffle in Ascot Vale is shouting lunches for casual workers without income at all during Melbourne’s lockdown.
“There is always a choice”: Adir Shiffman suggests an alternative approach to the Melbourne lockdown
Adir Shiffman suggests how he believes the current lockdown situation can be handled differently and "perhaps more happily".
Victorian government’s lockdown playbook is a startup masterclass for marketing and PR
Every founder should take a close look at the marketing and PR masterclass that the Victorian government continues to display.
