Coronavirus: Iconic Canberra hair salon Cataldo's closes its doors

Megan Doherty
Updated March 31 2020 - 7:56am, first published 12:30am
Emilio Cataldo in his now closed and empty hair salon in Civic on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Emilio Cataldo in his now closed and empty hair salon in Civic on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A leading Canberra hair salon owner has closed his businesses in the national capital, saying the federal government's coronavirus guidelines for the industry are "ridiculous" and dangerous and hopes salons will be able to access the new wage subsidy for laid-off employees.

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Megan Doherty

Megan Doherty

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I like telling local stories and celebrating Canberra. Email: megan.doherty@canberratimes.com.au

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