“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.
Will the Victorian government’s $20 million e-commerce grants scheme give local startups a boost? Probably not
The Victorian government has promised $20 million in grants to get businesses online. So, could some of that filter through to startups?
Peter Strong: Crisis communication is essential in fostering trust, and the Victorian government has fallen short
The Victorian government has forgotten to inform people in a meaningful way beyond a once-a-day television event.
Explained: How businesses can access Victoria’s $3 billion support program
Victoria's new support program will help businesses survive and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know about how it works.
Victorian sole traders offered $3,000 cash grants in $100 million package
The Victorian government has announced a $100 million package of grant funding for the state's sole traders.
“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.
“One good gesture deserves another”: How this Melbourne business owner’s hospital donation led to her products featuring on a city billboard
Melbourne business owner Susana Corcoba sent some of her gourmet food products to frontline workers, and a fellow business owner repaid the favour.
Morrison pledges $50 million to help revive business events industry
Business events will be able to apply to have 50% of their costs covered, up to $250,000, under a grant program designed to revive tourism.
Dreading going back to the workplace? You might have separation anxiety
For some, it's anxiety-inducing to consider another abrupt shift of routine, from a safe haven to a place where the rules have changed.
“Move the needle and change the world”: Meet Startmate’s new eclectic and international cohort
Startmate has unveiled the latest businesses taking part in its Melbourne cohort, and its first ever New Zealand group.
Victoria ‘finalising’ more SME support as economists warn on $110 billion hit to Melbourne economy
The Victorian government says it will soon announce more SME financial support measures, amid a dire warning about the impact of stage four.
“Surveillance occurring”: Victoria investigating 30 businesses over COVIDSafe breaches
The Victorian government is investigating workplaces that are allegedly failing to abide by COVIDSafe restrictions.
