COVID-19

Summer in Australia is something everyone usually looks forward to. It’s a time for gathering together with family and friends, going on trips and lazing around at the beach. But, of course, COVID-19 changed all this. Now, even with the easing of COVID restrictions, the emphasis on hygiene and safety remains. Everyone is advised not to let their guard down, in...

Part of the changes in people’s daily hygiene practices brought on by the new coronavirus pandemic is the frequency of handwashing. Hand hygiene has been found to be a critical component in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Health experts also advise everyone to have hand sanitiser on hand. Correctly formulated hand sanitisers (e.g. with at least 85 per cent ethanol or...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put people’s lives on hold. With physical distancing measures and lockdowns in place, many important events had to be cancelled to mitigate risks. Whether it’s graduations, engagements, weddings or proms, most events had to be postponed in accordance with physical distancing guidelines. However, this doesn’t mean you have to totally give up on celebrating these milestones. So, if...

Chances are good that an event you planned to attend was cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic. Events are still being pushed into 2021, which raises the question: When will events return? Will we have events in 2021? Or will we be waiting yet another year before being able to visit our favourite venues? The closure of these events is hurting...

Remember that one and only bakery for miles making yummy traditional Anzac biscuits? Or that café that makes lamington you’ll never get elsewhere? Or the hair salon you and your mum have been going to for years? These are mostly small businesses that we’ve all grown up with or have grown to love. They are also local Australian businesses that...