Day one of Victoria s state-wide lockdown has left thousands of small business owners and casual employees out of pocket and on edge.
Pressure is mounting for the state and federal governments to deliver a rescue package after non-essential businesses such as gyms and florists were forced to close.
Eli Hazell, who owns seven pilates studios across Melbourne, told 9News she has been forced to stand down about 50 staff amid the lockdown, many of whom are casual workers. They re all living pay cheque to pay cheque and we can t really help them out because we ve got rent due next week, and no income this week, she said.
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COVID-19 recovery schemes are in full swing all around the country. NSW residents have been enjoying the fruits of their Dine & Discover vouchers which put credit towards food and entertainment activities. Soon Melbournians will be able to enjoy some lunch money of their own.
So, how does the new ‘Melbourne Money’ scheme work?
What incentives are on offer in Melbourne?
The Victorian Government is offering a dining scheme to Melbourne folk who choose to eat out in the CBD, Chinatown, Lygon Street, North Melbourne, Docklands, Kensington or Southbank.
The incentive offers a
20% rebate on food and drinks purchases when dining out, in an attempt to boost cash flow for hospitality venues.
by Shireen Khalil 22nd May 2021 4:12 AM Coffee is a big deal in Australia - so big, there s an award about which is best and who better to vote than the people of Australia themselves. This year, Canstar Blue surveyed more than 940 Aussie consumers for their feedback on the brands of coffee beans they ve purchased to grind and brew at home, within the last three months. They rated more than 10 of the most popular brands in Australia on taste, aroma, texture, packaging, variety, value for money and overall satisfaction. And the brand to come out on top is Aldi s very own Lazzio coffee which took out the title of Best Coffee (beans and ground coffee) in Canstar s latest Most Satisfied Customer Awards.
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That makes the prospect of a fully stocked bar, with over 100 choices, pretty enticing. They even offer one hard option: a G&T for those who prefer a stiff drink. Too easy. Good times for all.
Weâve come a long way in the nonalcoholic drink stakes. Australian producers make a lot of the favourites I keep stocked up at home. But venues have seemed a little slower on the uptake.
Brunswick Aces is tucked away in an unassuming spot off Lygon Street in Melbourneâs East Brunswick. Like most hip bars in this city, it is just hard enough to find. Entering, we see the room is lavishly decked out â a bit Moulin Rouge meets industrial chic. That attention to detail definitely gives big âadult beverageâ energy.