In the beginning on 2020 as the pandemic’s impacting was looming upon Australia, Tourism Australia launched their ‘Holiday Here This Year’ campaign. Their campaign was designed to keep Australians travelling domestically while the international borders were closed. However, no one could predict that shortly after the campaign launch many states and territories began to close their borders to all. …
During the brunt of the coronavirus restrictions Australians feasted on takeaway food, upgraded their wardrobes and relied on games and toys to break the monotony of lockdown life. Online retails sales are up 62.6 per cent on last year, according to National Australia Bank. The retail sales have jumped 6.7 per cent alone in the last month, and of course…
Australian shoppers have spent more money and time online since the pandemic started, than ever before and this trend is tipped to continue. At the moment, especially in Melbourne and Sydney, online retailers are facing logjam and delayed deliveries because of Victorian Government restrictions, that require distribution centres to reduce workforces by one-third in an attempt to slow down the…
There is nothing better than enjoying some delicious food from your favourite restaurant on a Saturday night, or any other night. However, if you are stuck at home due to the current restrictions, then you may be feeling frustrated about missing out on one of your favourite past-times, eating out at the best establishments. Luckily for most us, our favourite…
Since the beginning of 2020, online purchasing has boomed. This has been a direct result of broad government restrictions on commerce and personal movement, introduced to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Keeping Australians indoors and out of the shops has meant that many have no choice but shop to online, sending our online usage through the roof. However,…
What it means to be an essential services worker is coming more clearly into focus, as the second wave of COVID-19 infections grips Victoria. Particularly so as the State Government impose increasingly stringent restrictions on the movement of people, which is impacting on how industries can operate and how community activities will be monitored. Do I need to go to…
While the COVID-19 lock-down has been socially and mentally challenging for a lot of Australians, many people have taken the opportunity to start progressing a whole range of projects that have stalled over the years. Let’s face it, in normal times most of us head into every weekend with big plans for getting a project completed but most of us…
The coronavirus pandemic has hit globally in almost every sector, especially the economic sector. Many Australian are getting less pay, working fewer hours, and working from home. It might be scary for many people to manage their budget for expenses while finding themselves strapped for cash. Using money wisely is the best thing to do during this pandemic, but there…
As Australia continues to the flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic, we all beginning to return to what will be our new normal. In the last couple of weeks different states across Australia have lifted certain restrictions with some states now allowing all children to return to school permanently. While this may be a massive sigh of relief for…
The outbreak of COVID-19 is still making a significant impact across the country and we are seeing job uncertainty increases in Australia. However, there are still some groups such as Doctors, Nurses, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Supermarket workers who have suddenly found themselves on the front-line of this pandemic. Instead, their work is become more challenging and are continuously working…