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Covid-19 restrictions delay opening of two OTR stores

The impact of Covid-19 is being felt in essential service businesses, too. OTR, who recently celebrated the opening of their Horsham store in regional Victoria, have announced they will delay the planned opening of their Stawell  and second Horsham stores until further notice. They have attributed the delay to “unexpected circumstances” and government restrictions resulting

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New government stimulus support for small business

A second stimulus package has been introduced as an increasing number of businesses and workers feel the economic impact of Coronavirus. The second stage includes a $66.1 billion support package, in addition to the $17.6 billion first stage, and $90 billion from the RBA and $15 billion from the government to facilitate access to finance

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Businesses reframe and rivals join forces amid tough Corona measures

As the enforced closures of ‘non-essential’ services sanctioned by the government were activated yesterday, many quick-thinking businesses have reinvented themselves to stay viable during the uncertain conditions. Services that will remain open include supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations, home delivery services, pharmacies, bottle shops and beauty salons/hairdressers. Among the businesses to temporarily shut are pubs,

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Ombudsman calls for more small business support for Covid-19 hit

As the economic fall out from Covid-19 continues to hit small businesses particularly hard, key figures are calling for more support. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called on Scott Morrison to ask for additional measures, including for the estimated 1.4 sole traders operating in Australia. It comes as businesses continue

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Grocery virus response: special trading hours and purchase limits

Major supermarket retailers are enforcing strict trading measures in an attempt to curb the panic buying which has striped shelves and left many unable to access essentials. Woolworths this morning introduced a special trading hour, allowing only the elderly or disabled to shop between 7am-8am, in a bid to help vulnerable community members to purchase

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Government stimulus package to help small business through Covid-19 hit

The federal government has this morning unveiled its stimulus package, in an attempt to keep Australia out of a recession as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. The $17.6 billion package, worth just over 1% of Australia’s total GDP, will be rolled out over the next three years, $11 billion of which will be released by

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Ritchies IGA’s $50 million milestone

Ritchies IGA have celebrated the major milestone of raising $50 million for local community groups and charities through their Community Benefits Program. The supermarket retail chain marked the occasion last Friday, presenting the Dromana Country Fire Authority (CFA) branch a cheque for $5,000 – which included the 50 millionth dollar. The loyalty scheme was launched

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