Australia won’t recover unless Victoria does too: Why the federal government must step up
The federal government's pandemic leave disaster payments are a good step... but it will need to do more to help Victoria through the pandemic.
What’s happening with JobKeeper? Morrison flags tweaks as Victorian businesses shut down
JobKeeper will be tweaked to ensure businesses in Melbourne aren't shut out of the program, amid calls for payments to be extended.
“Won’t be heavy-handed”: Andrews reassures small businesses on stage four lockdown
Victoria's stage four lockdown won't be policed in a heavy handed fashion, Premier Daniel Andrews says, amid business owner concern about information gaps.
E-commerce more important than ever — but there’s a “gap in information” for Melbourne retailers
Melbourne retailers will have to comply with new but still unspecified rules, as the city's stage four lockdown comes into force.
Morrison grants paid pandemic leave to Victorians who need to self-isolate
Workers in Victoria who need to self-isolate because they have coronavirus will be able to access paid pandemic leave in the form of a $1500 ‘disaster payment’ provided by the federal government.
How to recreate innovation in five steps
By re-creating the five core components of the innovation process, your business could profit from opportunities over your competitors.
Why the closure of Victorian childcare centres will be especially tough on working mothers
The stage four restrictions announced by the Victorian government to contain the city’s COVID-19 outbreak will see childcare centres close.
Retail stores to close and construction curtailed in Melbourne’s stage four restrictions
Under stage four restrictions in Melbourne, retail stores in Melbourne will close and construction sites will operate at a drastically reduced capacity.
Woolies staff walk out over COVID-19 safety concerns
Some 240 employees at a distribution centre in Melbourne’s west have walked out over COVID-19 safety concerns, saying they're not being protected.
Labor calls for more JobKeeper support for Victorian businesses, as stage four restrictions come into play
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has called on the government to extend JobKeeper at the $1,500 rate, as Victorian businesses anticipate further restructions.
Melbourne startup JigSpace raises $2 million for 3D presentations tech as COVID-19 drives 900% uptick
JigSpace has raised US$1.4 million ($1.96 million) in seed funding, as COVID-19 boosts use of its 3D presentation platform by 900%.
Don’t remember who attended last week’s board meeting? Or what was discussed? Science says you can blame COVID-19
Why doesn’t our memory serve us well in this pandemic? It could be anxiety, or you might be forgetful because of how memory works.
