The Malmsbury
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Rogers fundraiser success
Tim Rogers and The Twin Set raised more than $6000 for Taradale and Malmsbury fire brigades at a Malmsbury Hotel gig last Thursday. More than 250 people packed the venue, selling out tickets a week earlier than expected, according to The Malmsbury owner Anda Gazzard. “Tim came in and we chatted in the bar about…
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Hospitality struggles through restrictions
Regional hospitality venues had the green light to reopen with lockdown lifting on Friday but many remained shut as tough restrictions rendered some operations not viable. The latest pandemic restrictions cap hospitality patrons to just 10 inside and 20 seated outside – a fraction of the capacity of many venues. Owner of The Malmsbury, Anda…
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‘Protect the region’
A Kyneton business owner has refused to take bookings from people wanting to visit from Melbourne’s coronavirus lockdown areas. Ellenis Day Spa has had several people attempt to make a booking including one woman who argued that “nobody needs to know”. Owner Irene Thompson said the spa had also cancelled dozens of advance bookings from…
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Trade takes new shape
Trade is taking new shape for many innovative local businesses adapting to COVID-19 precautions. Drive-through options, online platforms and extra delivery services are helping locals adhere to spatial distancing and assuring the region is still open for business. Malmsbury Hotel owner Anda Gazzard said it was important for local businesses to adapt as needs and…