Industries

NSW pubs could reopen in October to vaccinated customers and workers under a plan that the peak hotel industry has put forward to the state government.

Good Edi had to conquer the technical issues of building a sustainable product while selling to one of the hardest-hit sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic: cafes.

The hospitality industry is calling on the New South Wales government to allow restaurants, cafes and pubs to reopen to vaccinated diners ahead of the state reaching a 70% vaccination rate target.

Hospitality businesses in regional New South Wales have switched to selling takeaway in a bid to salvage thousands of dollars in stock, after the entire state entered lockdown on Saturday.

A Preston restaurant owner has given away 300 ‘care packages’ of produce, sourced from local suppliers, to people in need within her community.

The majority of hospitality businesses want to see COVID-19 vaccines mandated among staff, Restaurants & Catering Australia has found.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has fined the operators of a Melbourne cupcake business $49,896 for underpaying their employees, following a surprise audit by inspectors.

Small businesses hit by Victoria’s sixth coronavirus shutdown are calling on the state government for compensation for losses they have experienced since the last state-wide lockdown ended nine days ago.

Small businesses are preparing for ongoing coronavirus restrictions, after an updated vaccine plan released on Tuesday indicated some public health measures could remain in place from November.

Between staff shortages, tech adoption and top-shelf tipples, COVID-19 will have long-term effects for hospitality — both good and bad.