Dear Member/Friend VICTORIA If ever there was a reminder about how quickly this nasty virus can move, Victoria is it. It is a very timely reminder that we all must adhere to the social distancing and hygiene rules. It is... Read more
ARMIDALE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC. To be held on Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 5.30pm At Top Function Room, Armidale City Bowling Club, 92 – 96 Dumaresq Street, Armidale NSW 2350 In recognition of the disruption to local... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, $3,000 GRANT From tomorrow, 1 July 2020, small businesses and not for profits can apply for the Small Business Recovery Grant. The grant is intended to assist businesses as they reopen from the restrictions imposed as... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, NEWLY ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL NSW - ARMIDALE Today, John Barilaro, the NSW Deputy Premier, announced the establishment of the Department of Regional NSW. This is a very welcome development as it provides a better focus... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, EXPORTS The NSW Government announced today a $12.8 million package in support of programs to create jobs and support the regions. The package is intended to reinvigorate export industries affected by COVID-19 and provides for more... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY Inside Venue Changes The number of people allowed at inside venues (currently 50) will be determined by the 4 square metre rule with no upper limit. All activity is to be seated. Nightclubs... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, FURTHER RELAXATION The Premier has announced today, that from this Saturday, 13 June 2020: Food courts will be allowed to reopen provided they have a COVID-19 Safe Plan in place and adhere to the 4 square metre rule.... Read more
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