Tag: Victoria lockdown

Retailer organisation says ‘every day counts’ as the sector welcomes good news ahead of the most important trading period of the year.

Premier announces a joint State-Commonwealth rafts of grants to continue supporting small and medium businesses in the state.

From 30 September, Victorians ‘trapped’ in Sydney and the ACT can come home if they’re vaccinated.

Retail body welcomes the clarity that Victoria’s reopening strategy brings, but says seven-week wait to reopen some sectors is concerning.

Jubilant Victorians may now leave their homes for any reason, business can reopen, and restaurants are able to offer seated service.

Snap lockdown to last until Tuesday as authorities say this outbreak is moving more quickly than previously seen in Victoria.

As the city readies for another grim week of lockdown, at least one business body wants a targeted JobKeeper program reintroduced.

This comes as additional vaccines have been allocated to Victoria as the state renews their push for vaccinations.

Around 50,000 businesses in the state are set to benefit from the scheme targeting the sectors hardest hit by the recent five-day lockdown.

Experts estimate WA’s recent five-day snap lockdown may have cost $500-million. Given Victoria’s size, its loss will surely be far higher.

But it has tightened its entry requirements, with new arrivals from Victoria required to self-isolate at home for five days.

Despite the easing of lockdown regulations in Victoria, many people remain unhappy at some of the restrictions and also have other concerns.

Fast-food lovers in Melbourne are falling foul of Victoria’s tough lockdown regulations. And it’s proving to be a costly meal.