Shane Warne backs solar and battery deal that could see power bills drop to zero

CLIENT: NATURAL SOLAR

OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU

Cricket great Shane Warne has put his support behind a new energy deal that could see people’s power bills drop by 100 per cent. Warne is backing a deal from green energy retailer Social Energy, which is offering households a $500 credit every year against their electricity bills.

Households must sign up to buy an eligible Duracell Energy Bank 2 battery with financing plans available for those unable to afford an upfront payment.

Founder of solar panel and battery installer Natural Solar, Chris Williams, told news.com.au this meant people could pay nothing upfront and the system would potentially be paid off within six years from the savings on their electricity bills, plus the $500 credit from Social Energy.

Sun Power

CLIENT: NATURAL SOLAR

OUTLET: TEN NEWS SYDNEY

The solar business is booming around the country, Natural Solar is helping Australians in joining the solar energy movement by installing Duracell solar batteries in their homes.

Natural Solar has joined forces with Social Energy, whose CEO is Australia's very own Shane Warne. Shane joined 10 News Sydney to promote why Australians need to start paying $0 for their electricity bills.

Newport residents to trial new solar initiative

CLIENT: NATURAL SOLAR

OUTLET: COURIER MAIL | CHANNEL 9 NEWS AUSTRALIA

Energy giant Natural Solar has teemed up with Stocklands on its Newport development in Queensland to offer renewable energy solutions to its residents, so they can reduce their energy consumption and power bills. Residents who chose to install solar panels, will be able to generate their own clean, renewable energy at home.

Chris Williams, chief executive of Natural Solar said: "The momentum towards a greener future is now unstoppable. We look forward to changing the energy conversation and delivering real world electricity savings along with a significant reduction in carbon emissions on a significant scale.”

Same Same, but Different - ReddyRide set to launch in Australia in tight ridesharing market

CLIENT: REDDYRIDE

OUTLET: AUSBIZ TV

ReddyRide is Australia's newest ridesharing app but isn't a ridesharing app at all.

CEO of ReddyRide Sharron Wilkins tells Ausbiz TV it is a carpooling app with superior focus on environmentalism. ReddyRide is answering to Australia's congested roads and polluted air - Australians can now carpool in the digital age.

Revolver nightclub to re-open with ticketed sessions on November 19

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: HERALD SUN

Prahran’s Revolver nightclub will launch its open-air Revolver Downstairs offering on Thursday, November 19. It comes after another Chapel St nightclub, OneSixOne, began serving cocktails indoors and on its rooftop earlier this month.

Chapel Street Precinct general manager Chrissie Maus said the reopening of Revolver was exciting for the strip’s famous club scene.

“Our clubs were the first to close and now the last to open, and I’m in awe of their resilience,” she said.

“There is a groundswell movement for supporting local businesses, especially our night-time economy.”

Australian carpooling app set to slash journey fares

CLIENT: REDDYRIDE

OUTLET: 7 NEWS PERTH | THE WEST AUSTRALIAN | 9 HONEY

The Perth founder of a car-pooling app that promises to offer trips for almost a quarter the price of an Uber wants to raise $1.3 million to get the technology off the ground.

Unlike traditional rideshare services ReddyRide drivers are not on the platform for the purpose of an income and don’t have to go out of their way to pick up passengers. Rather, they have the option of collecting people on their usual commute and receive a fraction of the fare to offset the costs of running their vehicle.

The Clock Striked Midnight, Melbourne Cheered

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: TODAY SHOW | SUNRISE | BBC WORLD NEWS | DAILY MAIL | ABC NEWS

The popping of champagne bottles echoed across the state of Victoria on Tuesday night at 11:59pm as restrictions were finally eased on the hospitality sector. Melburnians can now relish in the delights of going out like the rest of Australia.

To celebrate the milestone of 2020, Chapel Street steakhouse Angus & Bon opened their doors at midnight to an intimate 20 people sitting.

DL COMMS gives a big thanks to Chapel Street Precinct Association for its non-stop work put towards keeping it's retailers at the forefront of media during the lockdown. The road has been inside a dark tunnel for the longest time but now we've reached the bright, joyous opening.

Melbourne Hospitality Revived

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: TODAY SHOW | THE GUARDIAN | ABC NEWS BREAKFAST

Melbourne’s hospitality industry begins its transition from a long slumber to welcoming customers, but strict density limits may delay the opening of some businesses as they adjust to the new rules.

Roughly half of cafes and restaurants on Melbourne’s famous Chapel Street shopping strip will be able to open their doors on Wednesday, as businesses hurriedly rework their premises to allow outdoor dining.

Chrissie Maus, general manager of the Chapel Street Precinct Association, was “extraordinarily relieved and excited” when premier Daniel Andrews announced hospitality could reopen, but said “it’s an absolute pipe dream to think that the majority of our businesses will just be able to transition to outdoor dining”.

Groundhog Day for Victorian Businesses

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: CHANNEL 7 NEWS MELBOURNE | CHANNEL 9 NEWS MELBOURNE | CHANNEL 10 NEWS MELBOURNE

Chapel Street traders have shared their dismay at the Premier's reluctance to open up Victorian businesses. Daniel Andrews has not kept up his side of the deal, as Victorians are once again let down and not rewarded for meeting targets that would allow restrictions to be eased.

Members of the retail, hospitality and fitness sector have felt the brunt of the Premier's refusal to open up. They shared their thoughts to TV news on Sunday.

Todd's Return

CLIENT: SOCIAL BASE

OUTLET: STUDIO 10

Former NRL bad-boy turned social media entrepreneur Todd Carney is on a mission to save the careers of current footy players across all sporting codes. With his best mate since the age of four Mitchell Micallef, Carney has come up with Social Base - a social media management app that allows for managers to filter content from their clients.

All together the app could stop controversial posts ever costing player contracts and team sponsorships.