Schools close, Events cancelled businesses shut
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Arts Centre to shut for a month THE show will not go on at the Frankston Arts Centre. The centre will close for nearly a month, from 16 March to 13 April, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A statement put out by the Frankston Arts Centre on 16 March read that “in line with the latest advice from the Australian federal and Victorian governments on the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, Frankston Arts Centre will be tempo-
rarily closed from Monday 16 March through until Monday 13 April.” “The venue closure means that all scheduled performances and events from Monday 16 March to Monday 13 April, 2020 at Frankston Arts Centre venues have been cancelled. Closures include FAC main theatre, Cube 37, the function centre and all ancillary spaces at the Frankston Arts Centre,” the statement read. “We understand cancellations are disappointing, and we ask for your patience and
understanding at this difficult time. “During this time the situation will be continually reviewed, based on the latest government advice. Decisions on any potential further closure will take into account any developments in the COVID-19 situation and government advice.” Ticket holders for performances during the closure period from 18 March to 13 April will be contacted and refunded. Brodie Cowburn
SCHOOL is out early and many businesses will be forced to shut their doors as part of the latest COVID-19 precautions implemented across Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews announced late last week that school holidays would begin from Tuesday 24 March in an effort to “combat the spread of coronavirus”. “This is not something that we do lightly, but it’s clear that if we don’t take this step, more Victorians will contract coronavirus, our hospitals will be overwhelmed and more Victorians will die,” Mr Andrews said. “Victorians will still be able to go to the supermarket, the bank, the pharmacy and other essential stores, like petrol stations and convenience stores. Freight, logisitics and home delivery are also considered essential and will remain open. “All measures to be implemented by Victoria are consistent with the health advice provided by the Victorian Chief Health Officer. “The decision whether to re-open schools after the term 1 holidays will likewise be determined following advice from the Chief Health Officer. Mr Andrews announced that a “shutdown of all non-essential activity” would be implemented across the state from midday, 23 March. The closures will include pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas, casinos, and places of worship. Restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate, but can only prepare food for takeaway or home delivery. Stores will remain open.
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Continued from Page 1 The Block Party event to kick off the Big Picture Fest was cancelled. The event was set to take place on 20 March. Music acts Henry Wagons and the Only Children, Brooke Taylor, and Grey Horizon had been booked for the evening. The Vinyl Record Market and Party in the Park have also been cancelled due to growing COVID-19 concerns.
Libraries to close FRANKSTON libraries will close until 13 April because of the coronavirus crisis. Branches including Frankston, Seaford, and Carrum Downs will close their doors. Events and programs at the library have been cancelled. Online resources at library.frankston.vic.gov.au/
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