Vaccine or not, beating COVID-19 will be a battle of willpower
With many more months of lockdowns, mask mandates and quarantining in our futures, psychology will play an important role in winning the war against COVID.
NSW businesses face new COVID-19 restrictions days before Christmas
The COVID-19 cluster linked to Sydney’s Northern Beaches is affecting businesses as restrictions are re-introduced days before Christmas.
NSW businesses warned to “step up” COVIDSafe plans or face tougher rules
Businesses need to "step up" their COVIDSafe plans or face the prospect of tougher trading rules, says NSW Premier Gladys Berijiklian.
“We can’t wait”: Family business without answers as NSW border rules cut them off from cattle
NSW border rules would force farmers to quarantine in Sydney for two weeks for checking on their cattle, causing upheavel in their business.
Berejiklian: NSW will not tighten COVID-19 restrictions “at this stage” amid Melbourne outbreak
COVID-19 restrictions will not be tightened for NSW businesses for the time being, but state officials say they are watching the situation closely.
‘Wait and see’: Family businesses hopeful as border closure cleaves Albury-Wodonga in two
Wodonga-based businesses Arnold's Fruit Market and Border Crane Consultants are waiting for permits to be able to continue trading as the border between Victoria and New South Wales is closed.
“Communicate everything”: Four steps to prepare your business for a COVID-19 crisis
Businesses are re-opening, but that doesn't mean you're free to act as if the coronavirus no longer exists. Here's how to avoid making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
“Closed borders cost jobs”: Businesses call for ‘travel triangle’ as Treasurer ratchets up pressure on state governments
Pressure is increasing on state governments to ease border closures as tourism businesses hit the wall due to a lack of customers, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg saying the policies are costing jobs.
“I understand the rage that people have at the moment”: Restaurant owners slam no-shows, but there are steps they can take
Small businesses are venting their frustrations at restaurant no-shows, as they begin taking dine-in customers again with coronavirus restrictions easing.
Coronavirus update for business: G-Star and JC Penney go bust, McDonald’s shutters stores, and West Australians head back to the office
McDonald's has had a coronavirus scare, retailers are going bust the world over, and Mark McGowan wants Aussies out west back in the office.
Refusing to return after lockdown: What to do if staff want to continue working from home
As coronavirus restrictions are lifted, at what point in time can an employer require their employees to physically return to the workplace?
