Coronavirus: Aussie doctor calls for the use of masks to be mandatory

CLIENT: DR ZAC TURNER

OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU

Dr Zac Turner, director of Telehealth service ConciergeDoctors.com.au… believes masks should be mandatory for all Australians if they visit enclosed public spaces during the pandemic.

Up until recently some of the common reasons stated by authorities around the world against wearing face masks as a general rule were that masks should be reserved for medical professionals due to supply shortages, they could provide a false sense of security and could lead to an increased risk of people touching their faces.

Tears and fears for landlords and commercial tenants locked in standoff over coronavirus shutdown

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: ABC NEWS NEWS ONLINE - ABC TV’S THE BUSINESS

National Cabinet is looking to implement a revamped industry code that can help the standoff between landlords and tenants. Chrissie Maus, from Melbourne's Chapel Street precinct, said the code was sorely needed.

"What I'm hopeful for is that once this has happened, the state premiers will put this into regulation so that every landlord across Australia will be bound by these same principles," she said.

"I know a lot of clusters of businesses in Chapel Street that have got together, tried to do negotiations with their landlord," she said.

Struggling Aussie restaurants and cafes pivoted to groceries to survive the coronavirus outbreak. Then Deliveroo 'ate their lunch'.

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: BUSINESS INSIDER AUSTRALIA

With cafes and restaurants largely forced to shut their doors on normal trading by a combination of government lockdowns and dwindling demand, many Australian eateries have tried to pivot to one of the few markets still thriving: groceries.

Hoo Haa bar and Miss Kuku restaurant on Melbourne’s Chapel Street were two such businesses, deciding to deliver fresh produce for the interim, but owner Paul Kasteal is struggling to make the new business work after delivery platforms take their cut.

Chapel Street Nightclub innovating with 'Poof Doof Direct'

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: CHANNEL NINE NEWS

Chapel Street Nightclubs have begun to pivot their business in order to survive COVID-19 venue closures. Iconic venues of Chapel Street, such as Poof Doof & Onesixone, have embarked on live-streaming events over the internet entertaining Melburnians in their lounge-rooms.

The businesses of Chapel Street are making lemonade out of lemons in order to keep Australia's largest retail precinct alive.

Whizz Cleaning looking to onboard 1,000 new cleaners to sustain the COVID-19 led growth

CLIENT: WHIZZ CLEANING

OUTLET: CHANNEL SEVEN NEWS (MELBOURNE , SYDNEY & BRISBANE)

Cabin crew one moment, drag performer the next: How to nail the career pivot

CLIENT: DANIEL FLOYD (PENELOPE TRATION)

OUTLET: SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Daniel Floyd from the city of Sydney is one of many Australians making a sudden professional pivot. With work drying up due to COVID-19, Daniel has found new creative new ways to make money.

Daniel decided to bring the glitter and stage to his living room.

DL COMMS has a passion for supporting great stories from people in the community. Daniel is one of the various pro bono clients we have taken on this year in order to make sure he gets the publicity he deserves.

Nightclubs are turning to live-streaming to 'keep the party going' and ensure DJs are paid through the coronavirus shutdown

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: BUSINESS INSIDER AUSTRALIA

Business Insider Australia spoke to Chapel Street nightclubs One Six One and Poof Doof about their new live-streaming initiatives & their ongoing support of local artists during venue closures. These venues are keeping Australia's best nightlife alive by pioneering isolation entertainment.

Small businesses pin hopes on wage subsidies

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Nick Yannas, owner of Chapel Street businesses Punk Carla & Volume Hair, speaking with Australian Financial Review on the coalitions wage subsidy package.

"It's a great incentive for us to maintain our staff and keep them going and I think it's a big relief for them and for me as a business owner." Mr. Yannas is relying on the subsidy to keep his businesses open on the trendy Chapel Street.

'Landlords aren't coming to the party': Small businesses frustrated

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: THE AGE

Landlords are not taking part in helping struggling businesses to survive the COVID-19 outbreak. Melbourne's Chapel Street Precinct Association general manager Chrissie Maus comments on the importance for these landlords to help her precinct survive.

Dr. Zac Turner discussing COVID-19 on Channel 7's The Latest

CLIENT: DR ZAC TURNER

OUTLET: CHANNEL SEVEN - THE LATEST WITH MICHAEL USHER

Dr Zac Turner discussing prominent issues regarding the outbreak of the Corona Virus within Australia on Channel Seven's The Latest.

Dr Turner gives tips on maintaining an appropriate level of human interaction, and giving insight into when is the right time to go into social isolation. As well he discusses the issue of hair salons remaining open, pointing out the danger hairdryers and other appliances play in the spread of COVID-19.