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Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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23.01.2022 This morning we are all glued to the television to see how the Premier’s announcements affect us and our industry. It’s the announcement we’ve been waiting for, allowing us to plan a way out of strict restrictions, with a date of 1 November announced for Metropolitan Melbourne hospitality to reopen. The Premier has held the door open for that date to be brought forward depending on case numbers over the next week. From 11.59pm tonight, the Metropolitan Melbourne five-kilometr...e limit for exercise and shopping will be extended to 25 kilometres; and for our Regional hospitality businesses, they'll be able to increase capacity to be able to host up to 40 customers indoors and up to 70 outdoors. Wine Victoria will follow up with more details tomorrow - we also hope to have further updates for industry on the eligibility for the business resilience packages this week. Wine Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula Wine Winemakers of Rutherglen Wine Geelong Beechworth Vignerons Heathcote Winegrowers' Association Bendigo Winegrowers Grampians Winemakers Wine Gippsland Grampians Winemakers Wines of the King Valley

21.01.2022 The rain will not dampen our spirits! Such a relief to be moving through these steps to COVID normal and to have the NSW-Victoria border re-opened after so many months. The changes to hospitality restrictions that apply from today are outlined in the below link.

21.01.2022 It looks like conditions will be just right in Victoria tomorrow (Thunderstorms, Showers, Lockdown 2.0) to spend a few hours inside with some quality webinars. Tourism Australia, Ultimate Winery Experiences and Wine Australia jointly present a webinar on 'Increasing Tourism to your Cellar Door' which will provide domestic marketing insights for wine and tourism businesses. Tomorrow Wednesday 19 August from 1pm-2pm. Register here (free): https://event.webinarjam.com/register/235/m235wfg9

21.01.2022 Wine Australia and Wine Victoria are delighted to present an exciting webinar that will delve into the new, world-leading resource 'Australia’s Wine Future: A Climate Atlas' and what this shows for the regions in Greater Victoria until 2100. Wednesday 19 August, 11.30am - 12.30pm AEST Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/178/krw21hqy

20.01.2022 Wine Victoria members are welcome to join us at a webinar this afternoon at 4pm with a focus on understanding your responsibilities with Regional Cellar Door and Restaurants re-opening. Thanks to Eliza Brown, Wine Victoria Board Member and @ All Saints Estate Wine for helping us run today's webinar Registration details in zoom link. If you can't make it we will post a link to the recording on FB. Winemakers of Rutherglen Wines of the King Valley Beechworth Vignerons Wine Geelong Wine Gippsland Grampians Winemakers Heathcote Winegrowers' Association

19.01.2022 For those who are interested, our friends at Melbourne Food and Wine Festival are running an Industry Forum on Wednesday - "Saving the Bars of Melbourne". Register in the link below.

18.01.2022 A sigh of relief for Regional Victoria that will, from 11:59pm tomorrow, progress to the Third Step of the reopening roadmap. At this Step, there will be no restrictions on the reasons for leaving home or distances travelled, although you won’t be able to travel into areas with higher restrictions. The good news for the wine industry is that cellar doors and hospitality will be able to operate once more, and tourist accommodation will also open for regional Victorians, travelling within Regional Victoria. For those of us in the Metropolitan Melbourne zone, hang in there... Details, conditions and resources are in our newsletter that was sent out today to members - linked here.

18.01.2022 Wow this week just keeps getting better! Metropolitan Melbourne is out of lockdown, the sun is shining on the vines, and now the news that the Victorian government has extended the eligibility for the Licensed Venue Hospitality Fund to those holding a Producer's Liquor License. Our understanding is that wineries with cellar doors, restaurants, bars should now be eligible but you must have a licence and must be registered with Liquor Licencing through their portal to be invited to apply. Wait for the email that will be sent through to those who are registered to invite you to apply for funding. Wine Victoria appreciated being given the opportunity over the past weeks to fully brief the relevant Ministers and their offices on the situation and advocate on behalf of the sector.

18.01.2022 It's good news Sunday! From 11:59pm tonight, the boundary between Melbourne and regional Victoria will come down. The 25-kilometre limit will no longer be in place. And changes too for the restrictions for hospitality - restaurants, pubs and cafes will be able to host up to 40 customers indoors and 70 outdoors. Links to the Premier's statement below, and to the DHHS site. Enjoy the sunshine Victorians.

16.01.2022 We have been asked many questions over the past few days from our members in Regional Victoria as cellar doors and hospitality open up under the Third Step. A list of Q&As were sent out to members this afternoon via email - click the link to read the full newsletter. We will also hold a Webinar tomorrow - Friday 18 September at 4pm - to assist members in understanding their responsibilities in re-opening. Registration details and links in the newsletter link.

13.01.2022 A massive new support package from the Victorian State Government will see $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support delivered to Victorian businesses. Additional details about support for businesses are available at www.business.vic.gov.au.

11.01.2022 An 'Industry Restart Guidelines for Hospitality' document has been published by Business Victoria. This is an excellent resource for Regional Victoria as business reopens.

10.01.2022 It's been a long road. The Premier Dan Andrews has announced at the daily media conference this afternoon that Metropolitan Melbourne can make the move to the Third Step from 11.59pm tomorrow night. Food and drink facilities: open for seated indoor and outdoor service (both food and/or drink): Maximum 10 people per group, seated 1.5m from other groups For indoor space: open with a cap of 10 persons per indoor space, with a maximum of 20 patrons per venue indoors, subje...ct to density requirements (1 per 4m2) For outdoor space: Open with cap of 50 patrons per venue outdoors subject to density requirements (1 per 2m2) And from 11.59pm November 8, Victoria’s ‘ring of steel’ separating metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will be lifted. In addition, in preparation for opening (staff can enter the premises to prepare for opening but must not serve customers): customer-facing facilities including hospitality, retail and entertainment that are reopening may return to work effective immediately. We'll send this information out by email too. Is it time for a celebratory wine? Wine Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula Wine Heathcote Winegrowers' Association Wine Gippsland Wine Geelong Bendigo Winegrowers Grampians Winemakers Winemakers of Rutherglen Wines of the King Valley Beechworth Vignerons

09.01.2022 Under the roadmap, from 11:59pm on Sunday 13 September it will be mandatory for all businesses state-wide operating onsite to have a COVIDSafe Plan. This is a change from the current requirements for many businesses in regional Victoria who are currently advised to have a COVIDSafe Plan. Businesses with fewer than five employees are exempt from this requirement. The template and guidance material for the COVIDSafe Plan are available for download at Business Victoria

07.01.2022 This webinar being held tomorrow will focus on the current market situation in the UK and across the key European markets for Australian wine and is hosted by Laura Jewell MW, Wine Australia’s Regional General Manager EMEA. This review of the restrictions, opportunities and issues that the trade is facing due to both Covid-19 and the imminent end to the Brexit transition period will enable wineries and exporters to understand the challenges involved and position their busine...sses for success. Register through link - https://www.wineaustralia.com/beyond-covid-19-and-brexit Wine Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula Wine Winemakers of Rutherglen Wines of the King Valley Wine Geelong Wine Gippsland Heathcote Winegrowers' Association Grampians Winemakers Alpine Valley Wines Goulburn Valley Wine Association Beechworth Vignerons Bendigo Winegrowers Beechworth Vignerons See more

07.01.2022 A shout out to the sisterhood in Rural Victoria! Happy International Day of Rural Women. Not sure if you got the cup of tea in bed to mark the occasion but we celebrate you nonetheless.

06.01.2022 The Premier Dan Andrews today announced an extension of restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria as the details of the 'Roadmap to COVID Normal' were released. The Government has issued dedicated roadmaps for both Melbourne and Regional Victoria, and announced trigger points for when and how the State will move through the steps. There will be no changes to current industry operations until at least 28 September. Full statements and details are available here : https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro

03.01.2022 On Friday, Wine Victoria held a Q&A session to assist members in understanding their responsibilities in re-opening. If you missed it, the link is here.

03.01.2022 If you are a farmer affected by drought, you may be eligible for support from the Victorian Government. Applications for current dry season support programs close on 28 August 2020. The three programs that are available are: -On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant -Farm Machinery Improvement Grant -Household Financial Relief... The grants are administered by Rural Finance, the VFF and CWA and farmers are encouraged to contact Rural Finance to discuss support options that are available. For further information, use the link below or call 136 186.

01.01.2022 This survey is really important. Australian Grape & Wine and Wine Australia are collecting information on planned international and interstate labour use by grape and wine businesses, to inform conversations with the Australian Government and state governments about what international and interstate travel restrictions will mean for business. We are asking you to complete the Wine Sector International and Interstate Labour Needs in 2021 survey and tell us what labour you plan to use in the first half of 2021. If you can’t give us precise numbers, please provide your best estimate. Wine Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula Wine Winemakers of Rutherglen Wine Geelong Heathcote Winegrowers' Association Bendigo Winegrowers Wines of the King Valley Wine Gippsland Grampians Winemakers Beechworth Vignerons