NSW unveils border bubble, but Queensland holds firm amid campaign to ‘save tourism’
Pressure is increasing on state governments to ease COVID-19 border restrictions, as NSW moves ahead with a plan to allow Victorians in border towns to enter the state.
Border grants: $45 million for small businesses hurt by NSW-Victoria border closure
The NSW government will give border grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 to small businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
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.
NSW gyms forced to host ‘COVIDSafe marshals’ as Queensland shuts border to Sydney
Gyms and fitness centres in NSW will need to get COVIDSafe marshals to adjudicate over their operations as coronavirus cases pop up across Sydney.
NSW police will “throw the book” at businesses caught flouting COVID-19 rules, Premier warns
Businesses caught flouting COVID-19 rules in NSW will face tough punishment, as Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns businesses could be shut down.
Unpacking Krispy Kreme’s free donut debacle: Turns out exacerbating a pandemic is bad PR
Krispy Kreme has been condemned by police, social media users and anyone else with a brain after trying to run a promotion during a pandemic.
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.
“Playing the long game”: Gym owners rejoice as restrictions ease, but say re-opening is just the beginning
Business owners are enjoying opening their doors again as COVID-19 restrictions ease, new American Express research suggests.
Coronavirus exemptions: ANZAC Day 2020 trading hours explained
Here's what you need to know, state by state, about ANZAC Day 2020 trading hours in each state amid the coronavirus crisis.
NSW government launches ‘toolkit’ to help small businesses secure local council contracts
A new pilot program initiated by the NSW government hopes to help small businesses win contracts from their local councils.
Organic supermarket About Life collapses after numerous legal disputes
Organic grocer About Life has appointed administrators after a string of legal disputes with suppliers and other stakeholders.