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Wild winds put a dampener on ‘Freedom Friday’ but hopes remain that Halloween and the Melbourne Cup long weekend can reboot Victoria.

Shoppers will not need to be vaccinated when non-essential retail reopens from 6pm on Friday, with the government allowing a month’s grace before locking out those who have not received both jabs.

Retailers want a national approach to COVID-19 vaccine requirements amid fears that locking the unvaccinated out of the economy will create social disadvantage.

Wednesday 23 June 2021 Thousands of retail stores will acknowledge Australia’s front-line heroes tomorrow with special offers to celebrate First Responders Day – an annual initiative of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). The offers listed here feature over 100 retail brands, both large and small, who have signed up to the initiative. Participants include well-known national brands like David Jones, Myer, The ICONIC, Rebel, The Good Guys, Adairs, Costco Wholesale, Supercheap Auto, Cue, H&M, Michael Hill, Sportsgirl, Ray-Ban and Camilla to name a few. Offers range from 10, 20 or 30...

Camilla, Cue, Michael Hill and more will align priorities tomorrow By Imogen Bailey | 23 June 2021 A wide selection of Australian retailers will again be offering special discounts to front line workers tomorrow, to celebrate the second annual First Responders Day.  The initiative was launched in 2020 by the Australian Retailers Association, to recognise and celebrate the vital role first responders have played throughout the bushfires, the pandemic and the recent devastating storms and floods in Victoria.  There are over 100 retailers involved in this year's First Responders Day includin...