Australia’s first drive-in concert: The Wiggles, Veronicas set to play

CLIENT: DRIVE-IN ENTERTAINMENT

OUTLET: THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Entertainment-starved Australians are in luck – with The Wiggles, Veronica’s and DJ Dan Murphy putting on a COVID-proof show this winter. The stars are set to have their own drive-in concerts – the country’s first live event since restrictions — with up to 1000 cars full of eager fans dancing along to the tunes.

Drive-In Entertainment Australia said the concerts will kick off on July 17 at Western Sydney’s Raging Waters venue – with each day consisting of up to five shows.

On the line up are musical stars Casey Donovan, Jess and Matt and Kate Ceberano as well as comedians Akmal Saleh, Arj Barker and Lawrence Mooney.

How meditation helped this oil trader sign a $5.8m deal

CLIENT: BEN JARETT - JATOEL

OUTLET: AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Last year, Benjamin Jarrett wasn’t at the top of his game.

By his own admission, he was a cliche of the trading world: an oil trader who burnt the candle at both ends, who drank and smoked too many e-cigarettes with hopes of striking it rich off black gold.
Meditation has been vital in helping Jarrett cope during the COVID-19 crisis and he credits it with helping him to secure one of the biggest deals of his career.

Lifting Spirts - Gyms Open as Some Restrictions Ease

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: CHANNEL 10 NEWS

Gyms, Health Clubs & Studios reopened their doors on July 22nd, with restrictions being eased to allow Victorians across the state to shed their iso-kilos.

Chapel Street Precinct was prepared for the occasion, and worked with Kaya Health Club to open at the stroke of midnight for an historic 'Midnight Pilates' class for 10 lucky health-fanatics. Officiating the ceremony was Stonnington Mayor, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, who cut a ribbon of the studio’s door declaring all gyms, health clubs and studios of Victoria now open for business.

Later that day, other gyms, clubs and studios opened their doors to packed out classes, with many Melburnians renewing memberships or signing up. The momentous day was captured all day with TV news crews across Channels 7, 9 and 10.

The Worst is Behind Us in the Market

CLIENT: BEN JARET - JATOEL

OUTLET: AUSBIZ

Ben Jarret discusses with Ausbiz the next phase the Australian & International market is entering. With an expertise gained from years of experience in Oil trading, Jarett offers his insight into Oil production, and its effects on the current market. He remains certain that the market is on the rebound, and the worst is behind us.

Drive-in cinemas, concerts emerging for socially distant entertainment

CLIENT: DRIVE-IN ENTERTAINMENT

OUTLET: AM ABC WITH BRIDGET FITZGERALD

An easing of restrictions around the country has meant more and more Australians are allowed out of the house. To allow events to go ahead, there's been a revival of the classic drive-in, for movies and gigs. Samwise Holmes, of Drive-In Entertainment, talks with ABC about the innovation taking place in the entertainment industry.

COVID-19 safety measures as shopping districts reopen

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: A CURRENT AFFAIR

Chapel Street Precinct Association is crusading to become leaders in Social-Distance Shopping in Australia. The precinct's traders follow a strict protocol that ensures shoppers remain healthy, in turn making the trader's pocket healthy.

"The health of our customers, the clients of our businesses, is absolutely paramount." Chrissie Maus, General Manager of Chapel Precinct, said. “It’s a shame not all retail precincts are following strict standards like we are, but it just shows how we are willing to take part to ensure we remain open.”

For further information on Chapel Street promoting social distancing visit: https://chapelstreet.com.au/shopping-social-distancing/

Let us open: Restaurant bosses slam 'Chairman' Dan Andrews for COVID-19 restrictions limiting the number of customers to their venues despite Victoria recording just 64 active cases

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

The restaurants, cafes and bars of Chapel Street are calling on the Victorian Government for an urgent review on the numbers of people allowed to sit down in COVIDsafe businesses. Justin O'Donnell, Chairperson of Chapel Street Precinct Association, has said the 'one size fits all' capacity regulation could see 20 to 30 per cent of the area's largest employers permanently shut down.

'Our State Government's one size fits all approach does not work financially for many Chapel Street Precinct businesses, particularly many of our larger businesses that are some of our precinct’s largest employers, ' he said.

Chrissie Maus, General Manager Chapel Street Precinct Association, called on Mr Andrew to take action to save jobs. 'For every Chapel Street Precinct business lost, the economic strain becomes greater and the rebuild to our urban metropolis longer,' she said.

First Day of Restrictions Being Eased Across Melbourne

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: CHANNEL 7 NEWS | CHANNEL 9 NEWS | CHANNEL 10 NEWS | SUNDAY HERALD SUN

June 1st was marked in every Chapel Street trader's calendar. It was the day businesses slowly but surely began to go back to normal.

Chapel Street Precinct Association (CSPA) commemorated the day by working with one of it's most iconic eateries, Caffe E Cucina, opening its doors at the turn of midnight. As the sun came up, beauty salons across Australia’s largest retail precinct were bustling with bookings. CSPA arranged media interviews showcasing the Precinct’s healthy bounce back from restrictions.

An expert’s six-point strategy for finding 'the one' post-pandemic

CLIENT: DR SCOTT LYONS

OUTLET: BODY + SOUL

If you’re single and looking for love, the coronavirus pandemic will have had an impact.

Perhaps you’ve fully embraced video dating and socially distanced chats. Maybe you’ve gone full-lockdown and are enjoying the thrill of spending time solo. Or you could be so desperate for the touch of another human that you know full well when this is all over you’ll hook up with any adult with a pulse.
According to Dr Scott Lyons, a top US psychologist currently based in Australia, a unique dating environment has blossomed as a result of COVID-19.
He believes that many Aussies have been using time in lockdown to get on top of personal stuff and evaluate what they’re looking for when it comes to love.

“There will be a boom in relationships that will ‘last the distance’ post-quarantine,” he says. “Australians are more emotionally perceptive of themselves now.

How healthy are you, really?

CLIENT: DR ZAC TURNER

OUTLET: NINE HONEY

Lifestyle according to the World Health Organization, may make you more susceptible to COVID-19.

The good news is that a bit of preventative healthcare can help. "Proactive preventative healthcare means taking small steps now to improve and maintain all aspects of your life," explains preventative health expert Dr Zac Turner.

"By having a lifestyle focus which considers the impact of exercise, diet, smoking and alcohol, it can enable great health outcomes."