Dear Member / Friend, UPDATE The recession we are about to have is not the one we had to have but is a consequence of the pandemic, predictable when you shut down large parts of the economy. The question now... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, MORE GOOD NEWS The State Government has announced today that from Saturday 13 June 2020, further businesses can open, and some recreational activities can take place: fitness, gymnasiums, Pilates, yoga and dance studios can reopen with... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, We’re moving forward, more doors open from today, and more businesses are slowly emerging from hibernation. You can travel freely (within NSW) go to libraries, visit museums, and have greater numbers at restaurants, cafes and clubs.... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, TO RECAP SMALL BUSINESS GRANT The COVID-19 NSW Small Business Grant closes this Sunday 31 May 2020. If you wish to apply and haven’t yet, here is the link to submit your application: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-small-business-covid-19-support-grant You will, amongst... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, JOBMAKER Today the Prime Minister in a lengthy speech to the National Press Club, announced the JobMaker Plan. He stated that the “economic lifelines”, JobSeeker and JobKeeper are only short term, temporary measures. Significantly he also... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, GREAT NEWS: PUBS, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES The New South Wales Government has today announced that pubs, clubs, cafes, and restaurants from 1 June 2020 can have up to 50 customers, provided they adhere to the social... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, GETTING BACK TO NORMAL It's great to see that we continue to head back to pre Covid-19 conditions. That of course does not mean we can relax the rules about social distancing and hand hygiene. UPDATE... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, PUBS AND CLUBS The NSW Government, as you know, announced that from Friday 15 May 2020, restaurants in pubs and clubs could be open, provided the social distancing rules were observed. In particular that the numbers... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, THE CHANGES Yesterday the NSW Premier announced a number of changes to the present restrictions to take effect 15 May. In part, they follow the Federal Government’s Step 1. There can now be outdoor gatherings of... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL For business and the community there is more light at the end of the tunnel. Testing has been carried out in Armidale for the last week and has continued... Read more