CLIENT: DR ZAC TURNER
OUTLET: TODAY EXTRA
TODAY Extra chat with medical expert Doctor Zac Turner about the alarming immunisation rates in Victoria.
'Christmas is not a tool for your political agenda': Drag queen Santa trolled online
CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINT
OUTLET: THE AGE
Despite glowing praise from bystanders on Chapel Street, drag queen Art Simone has become the victim of vicious online trolling for being the shopping precinct's new-look Santa. "People who say such things clearly don't have an understanding of drag culture, which is sad because drag is ingrained within Australian culture - think of Priscilla and Dame Edna!
The drag queen carollers will take to the Chapel Street precinct every Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 5pm, until December 24.
The jolly old Santa Claus himself has been replaced this year on Melbourne's Chapel Street.
CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT
OUTLET: CHANNEL 7 NEWS
While the substitute won't be a drag, they will be in drag.
It’s a display of both naughty and nice and it’s bringing traffic to a standstill and turning the heads of many shoppers on the shopping strip.
Usually Old Saint Nick would visit the popular shopping district, however Chrissie Maus of Chapel Street Precinct Association told 7 News it was time for a change.
Drag queen singing Christmas carols for Chapel St festivities
CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINT
OUTLET: THE HERALD SUN
CHAPEL St has booted Santa Claus from shopping festivities in favour of drag queens singing Christmas carols to “celebrate diversity”.
In an attention-grabbing move likely to mystify traditionalists, outlandishly dressed entertainers will lip synch to blaring Kylie Minogue and Mariah Carey yuletide album tunes from the back of luxury convertible BMWs on weekend afternoons until Christmas.
NEW YEARS' EVE COUNTDOWN: The round-the-clock work across the country, making sure 2016 goes off with a bang.
CLIENT: ANYBOat Charter Agency
OUTLET: TEN NEWS
With a spare $110,000, you could be watching the fireworks onboard one of the most elegant luxury charter cruiser, with the best view of Australia's greatest New Year's entertainment.
Daniel Da Silva explains that "there is no better place to be than on Sydney Harbour... Being onboard a luxury yacht is as good as it gets."
Theater Of Life Featured On 7 News
CLIENT: THEATER OF LIFE
OUTLET: 7 NEWS
Local farmers and retailers are trying to raise awareness about the amount of food that's going to waste in the region.
Helen Hill, local achacha farmer will be hosting a screening for Theater of Life, in an effort to raise awareness for food wastage in the local community, through the Demand.film platform.
Smartphone controlled drones can now track users for ultimate selfies
THE selfie obsession has taken flight and has proven to be an advanced step up from the selfie stick, giving superior images on your iPhone. The $599 Dobby device connects to a smartphone using its own Wi-Fi network indoors and outdoors. It has face-and-object tracking and orbiting features.
Users download an app to turn their phone into a remote control, and can fly the drone for up to nine minutes between battery recharges.
Trish Ropiha, a social media manager for various businesses and the Chapel St Precinct Association, tested the drone and said its functions were “a lot of fun”. “You can get still shots that you can’t do yourself or with a selfie stick. There’s been a huge rise in blog Instagrams and people are always looking for ways to give them an edge,” Ms Ropiha, 25, said.
Get A 360º View Of Your Fine Sweet Booty With This Aussie-Made Selfie Drone
CLIENT: DOBBY DRONE
OUTLET: PEDESTRIAN.TV
Forget your fricken selfie stick, the future is going to take your incurable narcissism to the next level - literally.
Australia's fastest growing publishing brand and lifestyle website, Pedestrian.TV, took Dobby for a test flight, and absolutely loved it's amazing features. As someone who has never really had any interest in drones, nor flown more than one, Matt was surprised at how easy it was to control via Dobby's iPhone app.
When you're done getting sick footage of a heaps long wheelie on ya bike, you can land DOBBY in the palm of your hand, fold it up and whack it in your pocket.
Workfast on-demand technology a solution to temp staff needs
CLIENT: WORKFAST
OUTLET: THE AUSTRALIAN
A new on-demand temp agency says its technology slashes costs by 30 per cent and gives workers better conditions.
Workfast launches nationwide this week, and uses on-demand technology to connect workers with workplaces and vice-versa, filling the temporary staffing needs of workplaces that often struggle to find good staff quickly.
“Whereas a traditional temp agency might hire out a worker at $50 per hour and add a management fee, Workfast would hire out the same employee for an all-inclusive hourly rate of $35 and not charge an additional management fee. That’s a saving of 30 per cent right there,” Mr Nieuwenhuis said.
DR Zac Appears On Today Extra With Some DIY Medical Tests
CLIENT: DR ZAC
OUTLET: TODAY EXTRA
TODAY Extra chat to Doctor Zac Turner about how home medical tests could save your life.
Take a look at some of the at home DIY medical tests you can do all by yourself.
Dr Zac Turner’s DIY health checks provide simple insight into your health and well-being, and can all be done from the comfort of your own home. These health checks can tell you just how well your body is functioning, giving insight into what people should look for, and how to better improve your health and lifestyle.