How to take part in Spencer Tunick’s new nude project from home

CLIENT: SPENCER TUNICK

OUTLET: CHANNEL 7 SUNRISE

American photographer Spencer Tunick is renowned for photographing large groups of nude people at interesting locations. Not one to put off by a global pandemic, the artist’s latest project is inspired by coronavirus quarantine - and he wants you to be a part of it.

Called ‘Stay Apart Together,’ Tunick is using a virtual chat platform where participants from around the world will get their gear off and pose in unison from the comfort of their own homes.

To volunteer in Stay Apart Together, send an email to StayApartTogetherAustralia@gmail.com

Flare up your creativity in Isolation with virtual Life Drawing Classes

CLIENT: DARLINGHURST LIFE DRAWING STUDIO

OUTLET: CHANNEL SEVEN’S SUNRISE

Darlinghurst Life Drawing Studio joins Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mack, showing off their talents. This Sydney studio is offering online Life Drawing classes over zoom for Australians to join.

Something to do during lockdown this weekend that isn't Netflix.
For more information visit https://www.darlinghurstlifedrawing.com/.

Coronavirus deep clean surge sparks recruitment drive at Whizz

CLIENT: WHIZZ CLEANING

OUTLET: SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

On-demand cleaning startup Whizz is looking to recruit 1,000 new cleaners over the next six months to meet the rising demand for specialised disinfectant and decontamination deep cleaning.

Whizz, started by Mark Bernberg, Adam Abrams and Julian Tobias in 2015, already has 1,500 cleaners on its books who operate as contractors. It turned over around $10 million last year in a sector valued at $12.8 billion in Australia and Mr Bernberg said demand had soared in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Barrel of oil in need of good home; storage & demand shock continues to influence oil pricing

CLIENT: BEN JARRETT

OUTLET: AUZBIZ.COM.AU

Ben Jarrett CEO of Jatoel discusses the oil market; crude continues to track higher with futures settling back above $21 US a barrel.

Ben Jarrett is the director and owner trading house, JATOEL, which trades physical oil and products (moving oil from where it is plentiful to where it is needed) and oil derivatives.

Coronavirus: Australia fears high obesity rates could lead to more virus deaths

CLIENT: DR ZAC TURNER

OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU

Two international studies, one of which came from America’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), both found a clear link between obesity and COVID-19-related deaths.

Australian doctor Zac Turner fears that this will affect everyone, not just Aussies who are overweight.

“If you are obese, you have a 60 per cent higher chance of being hospitalised (for the virus),” Dr Turner told news.com.au. “COVID-19 hits obese people longer and more severely than anyone else.”

Restaurants adopt 'in-car-dining' to beat dining restrictions in Melbourne

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: CHANNEL SEVEN NEWS MELBOURNE

Restaurateurs of Melbourne have dreamt up the ingenious idea of ‘in car dining’ to beat dining restrictions. The cafes, restaurants and bars of Chapel Street Precinct have banded together to and turned the famous strip in to the ‘World’s Largest Drive-Thru’, encouraging locals to order directly and drive up to the front door to pick up their order so more money flows through to Australian hospitality workers.

The activity of In-Car Dining has been made easier because most cars are currently off the road and parking is a breeze, allowing customers to drive right up to the front door of the eateries.

For a list of businesses involved in the World's Biggest Drive Thru, click through the following link:https://chapelstreet.com.au/chap-drive-thru/

Buckle Up As Drive-By Dining Hits Chapel Street

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: HERALD SUN

Restaurants and cafes on Chapel Street have banded together to create the World's largest Drive-Thru. As part of the initiative, in-car dining is allowing for couples to get out from the house and spice up their date night.

"This is date night living in the age of coronavirus," Chapel Street Precinct Association general manager Chrissie Maus said. "Put on your hottest outfit, pick up a delicious meal from one of Chapel Street's famous eateries and drive to a romantic spot"

For a list of businesses involved in the World's Biggest Drive Thru, click through the following link:https://chapelstreet.com.au/chap-drive-thru/

An inner Melbourne restaurant is cooking up a charitable storm, giving away almost a thousand meals to those in need

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: NINE NEWS MELBOURNE

Chapel Street Colombian eatery, La Tienda, is struggling like all Melbourne restaurants, but the COVID-19 crisis has not dampened the restaurant’s generosity.

Before the crisis La Tienda instigated a "sharing is caring" night where they provided a free dine in meal on Tuesdays for up to 120 needy locals. COVID-19 has meant the program has evolved to a takeaway model – except now it gives away 200 meals for free each week to needy locals.

If REAL comfort food is your thing, please support this excellent restaurant so it can continue supporting Chapel Street’s vulnerable community. La Tienda serves Melbourne’s best Arepas (like a Colombian version of a taco) empanadas plus lots of hearty soups and stews.

Coronavirus: New York psychologist works 22 hours a day from Australia to help struggling patients

CLIENT: DR SCOTT LYONS

OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU

Most people can’t wait to head home when their work day is over, but for New York psychologist Dr Scott Lyons, his patients come first.

And with his home state remaining at the deadly epicentre of America’s coronavirus crisis, his patients need him now more than ever.

‘Skin hunger’: Coronavirus pandemic leaves people suffering touch deprivation

CLIENT: DR SCOTT LYONS

OUTLET: THE NEW DAILY

The coronavirus pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of skin-to-skin contact but also exacerbated people’s craving for it.

Dr Scott Lyons has lectured on touch for years but the lack of it has arguably never been so widely felt. People who are living alone in self-isolation due to the coronavirus are more prone to suffering from touch deprivation, said Dr Lyons, a clinical psychologist from New York who is remaining in Australia until travel restrictions are lifted and it becomes safe to go back to his home.