A number of major sporting and other events have either been cancelled or closed to spectators because of the
coronavirus outbreak in Australia.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
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All people arriving in Australia from midnight Sunday will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
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Cruise ships from foreign ports are banned for 30 days.
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Non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people will be banned from Monday, but this does not apply to workplaces, schools, universities, supermarkets or public transport.
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A national advertising campaign urges people to wash their hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, dispose of tissues, and avoid contact with others if they're feeling unwell.
MAJOR EVENTS AFFECTED
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Vivid Sydney Light Festival cancelled
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Sydney's Royal Easter Show cancelled
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St Patrick's Day festivities in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane cancelled
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival cancelled
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Comedy Steps Up for Bushfire Relief at the Sydney Opera House cancelled
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Download festival, scheduled for Melbourne and Sydney, cancelled after My Chemical Romance pulled out amid coronavirus fears
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Melbourne Fashion Festival shows cancelled on Friday and Saturday
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New jury trials in Victoria and NSW suspended, and jury trials in South Australia suspended 24 hours
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Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability postponed this week's community forums in northern Tasmania.
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This week's Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide and future hearings closed to the public until further notice
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2020 World Science Festival Brisbane cancelled
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South Australia's Port Fringe Street Party cancelled
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show cancelled
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Tasmania's Dark Mofo 2020 cancelled
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Jimmy Eat World national tour cancelled
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Australian Formula One Grand Prix and Supercars' round in Melbourne cancelled
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Cricket's One Day International series between Australia and New Zealand cancelled after one match on Friday, due to NZ's two-week self-isolation rule for international arrivals
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Sunday's Sheffield Shield cricket final round cancelled, with decision to be made on the final
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NRL to play without crowds from round two this week, with the NZ Warriors based in northern NSW for timebeing
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Super Rugby on hold after this weekend's matches
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AFL season to open this week in empty stadiums for foreseeable future
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This also applies to the rest of the AFLW season
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A-League and W-League to play out season in empty stadiums, with Wellington Phoenix staying in Australia
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World Surf League opening event of the 2020 Championship Tour on the Gold Coast cancelled
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2020 Surf Life Saving Championships cancelled
UNDECIDED:
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Anzac Day services and marches on April 25 still being considered
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Sydney writers' festival ticket sales suspended
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Festival of Dangerous Ideas in Sydney, ticket sales suspended
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Brisbane Comedy Festival shows from Monday under review
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Sydney autumn racing carnival being reviewed on Monday.
