The snap seven-day lockdown to stop the spread of a COVID-19 outbreak has been tough on businesses which have been forced to shut their doors and grapple with last minute cancellations for the fourth time since the pandemic began.
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More than ever, our hardworking retail and hospitality industry needs the community's support.The News has compiled a list of where you can enjoy a caffeine fix, food or retail therapy from the comfort of home from Tatura, Mooroopna, Nagambie, Murchison, Dookie, Nathalia and Numurkah to Rushworth and Kyabram - we've got you covered.
Tatura
Italian Café a Roma
Enjoy gorgeous Italian fare from the comfort of your home with Italian Café a Roma. Phone 0418 127 118 to ring ahead. Open 7 am to 3 pm, seven days a week, with delivery available. 136 Hogan St, Tatura.
Coffee+Tatura
We all need to stay caffeinated, and Coffee Tatura has you covered. Open from 7 am to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to noon Sunday. Phone 0432 590 512 to order ahead. 124 Hogan St, Tatura.
Ross St Café Tatura
From 6 am to 2 pm seven days a week, head down to Ross Street Café for your caffeine fix. Phone 5824 3144 to order ahead. 98-100 Ross St, Tatura.
Tatura Hot Bread
Baked goods, anyone? From 5.45 am to 1.30 pm Monday to Thursday, head to Tatura Hot Bread for a range of pastries, breads and sweets. Free deliver is available, phone 5824 1267 to order. 130 Hogan St, Tatura.
Tatura Golden Wheel Chinese Restaurant
Nothing says comfort food like a steaming banquet of delicious Chinese food. Phone 5824 1086 to order your fix from Tatura Golden Wheel Chinese Restaurant. Open noon to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, they're taking orders from 5 pm to 9 pm. 203 Hogan St, Tatura.
Tatura Curry Junction
For authentic Indian cuisine, phone 5824 1085 for a range of traditional curries, starters and desserts. Open 4 pm to 9 pm every day at 209A Hogan St, Tatura.
Café Alofa
For a range of fast foods and beverages, hit up Café Alofa on 5824 2000. Open 10 am to 7:30 pm Tuesday through Sunday. 133 Hogan St, Tatura.
The Top Pub
Don't skip out on a delicious parma or steak just because you're in lockdown. The Top Pub is open and ready to service your cravings from 11 am to 11 pm seven days a week. Support this family business with a delicious feed by calling 03 5824 1600. Free delivery, discounts and drive-through available. 42-50 Hogan St, Tatura.
Tatura Bakery & Lunches
Brekkie and lunch is sorted with Tatura Bakery. A range of freshly cooked award-winning bread baked daily. Phone ahead on 5824 1444. Open 6 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am to 1 pm Saturdays. Free delivery in Tatura. 149 Hogan St, Tatura.
Nagambie
Eighteen Sixty
Eighteen Sixty at home is back! To help you get through the chilly lockdown, the team is preparing feasts to enjoy at home. From antipasto plates to decadent pasta, as well as treats from the menu. Available from midday on Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For a drop, check out the wine wall from local makers at cellar door prices. To order, call 5719 2015 or drop by. 312B High St, Nagambie.
Next Door
Eighteen Sixty's newest project, Next Door is offering top tier pantry items and goodies as well as delicious morning treats and drinks — from melted cheese toasties with smoked ham to truffled mushrooms and lemon tart. Stop by every day from 8 am until 2 pm. 12B High St, Nagambie.
Zephyrz
On Thursday through to Sunday, hit up Zephyrz for burgers, pasta, homemade pizza and starters. Open 5 pm to 8 pm for takeaway. Phone ahead on 0490 185 665. 324 High St, Nagambie.
Nagambie Brewery and Distillery
Lockdown is back, but Nagambie Brewery has your back. Call on 7019 8170 to preorder takeaway pizzas, burgers, beers, wine and 3608 spirits plus Ma Forbes breakfast burgers and coffees, from 9 am to 7.30 pm daily. 295-299 High St Nagambie.
Foxhole
If you need a coffee and toastie delivery to the car today, you've found your guy. Text 0423 040 200 from 7 am to 11 am weekdays and 8.30 am to 11.30 am during the week for takeaway breakfast, wholefood meals and coffees. Eftpos required. 275 High St, Nagambie.
Thai by the Lake
Thai by the Lake is open for takeaway as usual, with lunch sittings from 11 am to 2 pm Thursday to Sunday and dinner sittings from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm Tuesday to Sunday. Phone ahead on 03 5794 2200 for a delicious banquet of Thai curries, stirfrys, entrees and desserts. 284 High St, Nagambie.
Billy's Burgers
Billy's Burgers will continue to stay open for takeaway with usual trading hours, from 10 am to 8 pm every day except Monday. Support a local family business with delicious burgers and more. Phone ahead on 03 5794 2775. 212 High St, Nagambie.
Harrys Café
Harry's Café is open daily from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm for takeaway. Head down for goodies, breakfast, lunch and beverages. 317 High St, Nagambie.
Royal Mail Hotel
The Royal Mail Hotel Bottle Shop remains open from noon to 8:30 pm, with takeaway meals available from the bistro from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Phone ahead on 03 5794 2488. 350 High St, Nagambie.
Murchison
Railway Hotel
It’s on again! Takeaway is available from 5.30 pm to 8 pm daily. Phone all orders through after 3 pm on 03 5826 2552. The bottle shop remains open from 3 pm daily. Call ahead for kids meals, pizza, belly fillers and starters. 4910 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Murchison East.
Caledonian Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel is still trading for meals and beverages daily. Pick-up and delivery is available for both. Phone ahead on 03 5826 2330 for a range of starters, pastas, mains and pizzas. 47 Stevenson St, Murchison.
Murchison Bakery
Don't miss out on your favourite pies, pasties and eclairs. The Murchison Bakery remains open for takeaway only from 7 am to 3 pm daily, and 8 am to 3 pm on weekends. Phone ahead on 03 5826 2336. 39 Stevenson St, Murchison.
Numurkah
Capri Restaurant
Capri remains trading normal hours from 4.30 pm Wednesday to Sunday. They are also offering contactless delivery — let staff know when you place your order and have somewhere for drivers to leave food. Call 03 5862 1328 to order delightful Italian fare. 112 Melville St, Numurkah.
Takeaway on Melville
Takeaway on Melville is trading 10 am to 8 pm every day except Monday. Phone 03 9024 0347 for fish and chips, chicken and a range of fried goods. We're in lockdown, you deserve it! 21 Melville St, Numurkah.
Telegraph Hotel
Bolognese chicken parma for tea? The Telegraph Hotel will do the prep, do the cooking, and deliver for free to your door in Numurkah. Call to order from 5 pm on 03 5862 1051 for burgers, specials and mains. The bottle shop is open as normal and also offering delivery on Friday and Saturday nights. 81-83 Melville St, Numurkah.
Numurkah Bakery Cafe
Slow cooked beef ravioli? Chow mein? Southern fried chicken burgers? Look no further than Numurkah Bakery Cafe. Open 6 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday and 7 am to noon Saturday, lunch specials are ready from 11.30 am. Call ahead to have them put aside on 5862 1772. But be sure to be quick with the fresh hot jam doughnuts — they don't last long. 79 Melville St, Numurkah.Laino’s Pizza and PastaRed Cherry Cafe Looking for your pizza, pasta or curry fix? Hit up Laino's from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:30 pm to 9 pm Thursday or 11 am to 2 pm and 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Call 03 5862 2803 to order. 126 Melville St, Numurkah.The Red Cherry Cafe is open from 10 am to 8 pm every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No matter what meal you're after, you can count on them. Call ahead on 03 5862 1103. 38 Melville St, Numurkah.
Nathalia
Brereton's Bakery
How about Brereton's Bakery makes your dinner tonight? Order ahead on 03 5866 2466 and pick up your dinner between 5 pm and 8 pm daily. Pizza, chicken parmas, chips, pies, drinks and coffees are all on offer. 20 Blake St, Nathalia.
Dookie
Dookie Emporium
Mask up, sign in and grab some takeaway at Dookie Emporium. Enjoy a coffee, cake or tasty pie from the comfort of home. From 9 am to 5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, head down to get your fix. Call ahead on 0427 538 667. 48 Mary St, Dookie.
Rushworth
Rushworth Criterion Hotel
The Rushworth Criterion is ready to cook up a storm during lockdown. From barramundi burgers to roast chook, lamb cutlets, pizza and loaded fries, this isn't one takeaway menu to miss. Call for pick-up or delivery seven days a week on 5856 2113. Open from 5.30 pm to 8 pm. 59 High St, Rushworth.
Rushworth Bakery
Rushworth Bakery is open for takeaway pies, pastries, sandwiches, foccacias, sweets, coffee and bread from 6 am to 5 pm weekdays and 7 am to 3.30 pm weekends. Phone 03 5856 1828 for delivery to car or pick-up in store. 13 High St, Rushworth.
Kyabram
Bakers Delight
Don't miss out on top-quality bread. Bakers Delight is open from 7 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday, and 7 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Call ahead on 03 5852 2699. 7/171-173 Allan St, Kyabram.
Kyabram Bakery
Kyabram Bakery is still kicking — open 6 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 1 pm Saturday and Sunday. Fresh bread, lunch options and sweets available. Hours are subject to change. Call ahead on 03 5852 1208. 135 Allan St, Kyabram.
Mooroopna
Macisaac Road Takeaway
Macisaac Road Takeaway is still open and trading as usual, with freshly cooked fish and chips and peeled and sliced potato cakes beckoning. Made to order and served hot, it's a perfect treat for this cold weather. Open 11.30 am to 8 pm every day except Monday, call ahead on 03 5825 1098. 2 Macisaac Rd, Mooroopna.
YummThai
YummThai is open for takeaway as usual, with its home delivery service on offer. Order on 0466 072 585 or online through Facebook Messenger. 132 McLennan St, Mooroopna.
Che Che's Cafe & Pizza
Let Richie deliver to you, or come and get your social fix with a pick-up. With a range of fresh and homemade pizza and pasta specials, Che Che's will keep you warm on cool nights. Call ahead on 03 5825 5089. 1 Macisaac Rd, Mooroopna.
Verong Vittles Cafe & Takeaway
Verong Vittles is open for takeaway and delivery from 4.30 pm to 8 pm seven days a week. Hamburgers, souvlakis, steak sandwiches, fish and chips and more are on offer. Phone ahead on 03 5825 5303 to support this family-owned business. 36 McLennan St, Mooroopna.
Bill's Fish Shop
Open seven days a week, Bill's Fish Shop has you covered for tasty fried goods, fish, calamari, scallops and more from 11 am to 7.30 pm. Call ahead on 03 5858 5831. 195 McLennan St, Mooroopna.
Bill & Beat's
Bill & Beat's is open for takeaways from 8 am until 1 pm every day for a quick coffee fix or bite to eat. Special delivery and meal options will be on offer. To pre-order your favourites, call 5825 3695. 106A McLennan St, Mooroopna.
Cafe 3629
Codeword for the week is ‘takeaway'! Come in any day of the week to receive a 10 per cent discount off your order with the special codeword. Open from 9 am daily, come down for delicious slices, breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Call ahead on 03 4800 3377. 114 McLennan St, Mooroopna.
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