SERVICES - Australia Post is also continuing work, along with tradies and cleaners. Sign up to The Sydney Morning Herald's newsletter here and The Age's here. Ballarat's Sovereign Hill remains closed indefinitely. Erin covers crime for The Age. MEDICAL - GPs and pharmacies are open. Ashleigh McMillan is a breaking news reporter at The Age. CovidVictoria is an independently-run, not-for-profit resource, providing visual documentation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Victoria. FOOD - cafes and restaurants are open for takeaway only. He was previously state rounds reporter and has also covered education for The Age. All schools will shut from Tuesday. Among the facilities restricted from opening were places of worship, with religious gatherings -- whether indoors or outdoors -- also restricted. But, he said, ‘‘we cannot let it pull us down as well’’ and forgiveness was the answer. CAMPING SITES AND NATIONAL PARKS - in Victoria they remain open broadly, but there are certain closures, like the penguin viewing platform at St Kilda Pier. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and William Ricketts Sanctuary have been closed until further notice. Got a story? The states and territories will consider rules to discourage house parties. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, along with Archdioceses and Urim Bella, the Albanian society’s president, said more than 600 people had filed through the 50-year-old mosque by mid-afternoon, compared with 100 at a normal open day. The penguin viewing platform at St Kilda Pier has been closed until further notice - fencing is now in place along the breakwater preventing access to the penguin viewing platform. We have started a simple list to help understand the unprecedented measures and will keep updating it as our reporters confirm all the details. Sheikh Nur said it was an insult for Senator Anning to imply Islam is a violent ideology, when the Koran taught that violence destroys, and is the opposite of doing right. For more Parks Victoria information click. Premier Daniel Andrews visited a mosque in Preston to voice his backing for the Muslim community, saying it was supported and valued. The ISV runs an Islamic School on Saturdays. The advice allowed for funerals to be held in enclosed spaced with very small groups and where the one person per 4 square metres rule applies. ‘‘All we can do is to show our love and support, and solidarity and say that this crazy guy is not what humanity is. RETAIL - supermarkets, bakers, butchers, petrol stations and shopping centres are all open although some have restricted hours to allow for restocking of shelves. CAMPING SITES AND NATIONAL PARKS - in Victoria they remain open broadly, but there are certain closures, like the penguin viewing platform at St Kilda Pier. The Catholic Church in Australia is following closely the advice of the Commonwealth Department of Health and local state and territory departments in responding to COVID-19. Visiting the Newport mosque, federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten took the opportunity to attack hate speech. ‘‘If you create a swamp of hate speech, then you cannot disown what crawls out of the swamp,’’ he said. Like millions of Australians, the sisters were horrified at the massacre of 50 Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand, by a gunman on Friday. Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Paradise Country in Queensland shut temporarily. Hairdressing salons, for 30-minute appointments only, Cafes and restaurants are open for takeaway only, Universities and TAFEs, although many have resorted to online lectures. Zainab Badra helps Barbara Hughes of Williamstown put on a hijab at the Newport mosque.Credit:Chris Hopkins. The latest diocesan guidelines, pastoral letters and messages are listed below, most of which now reflect the new restrictions which came into force on the 23rd of March. Taxis and share-riding services like Uber are also continuing, but passengers have been urged to sit in the back seat. It’s been lovely. For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage. The first large scale mosque in Victoria that serves over 800 people per day over the course of the five daily prayers. ‘‘Honestly, we didn’t expect so many people,’’ he said. Spell told CNN. Vanessa Freeman, 44, of Albert Park, said she came to the Jeffcott St mosque to teach her son, Samuel, three, ‘‘about love and tolerance and compassion’’. The Islamic Council of Victoria will hold a vigil for the Christchurch shooting victims outside the State Library of Victoria at 6.30pm on Monday. ‘‘It is very nice to have everyone coming together to show the spirit of the Australian community. They will come into force on Thursday morning: Here are some of the big sectors of concern, and what we know so far. Christchurch shoooting: We stand against hate say visitors to Victoria's mosque open day. Vanessa Freeman with her son, Samuel, 3, at the Islamic Society of Victoria mosque in Jeffcott Street, Melbourne. Allied health providers - such as dentists or physios - also remain open. Mosque secretary Azzam Bararat said he felt humbled and surprised to see hundreds of people attending the open day. ‘‘Most people are good. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, also at the Jeffcott Street mosque, said Senator Fraser Anning’s statement on parliamentary letterhead linking the massacre to immigration was ‘‘completely deplorable and unacceptable’’. Those restrictions may differ from one jurisdiction to another. 'We stand against hate': Thousands attend mosque open day. Email me at [email protected], Coronavirus shutdown: What will remain open and what will close in Victoria. Cafes and restaurants not open for seated business, but able to provide takeaway options. Some rebellious pastors have vowed to remain open until all public services are shut down. Restrictions on entering aged care homes and hospitals to protect vulnerable Australians - only two visitors per day, who can spend up to two hours at a facility with a patient. opened their doors to the public on Saturday, inviting the community to learn about the Islamic faith. PUBLIC TRANSPORT - there are no immediate changes to Victorian public transport timetables, The Age understands. We just can’t thank them enough.’’, Speaking at the Islamic Council of Victoria’s central mosque in Jeffcott Street, off Spencer Street, council president Mohamed Mohideen said: ‘‘Many of us are crying with sorrow for the loss we had on Friday.’’, A child lays flowers at Newport Mosque.Credit:Chris Hopkins. BOTTLESHOPS - including those connected to pubs, have not been ordered to close by the government. And it’s a good that we need to see.’’. Benjamin is The Age's regional editor. Mackenzie Falls in the Grampians National Park will be closed for the duration of the school holidays (28 March – 13 April 2020). Visitors can only stay for a maximum of two hours, and should not come to hospitals if they are unwell. Walkers need to avoid the 1000 Steps and the Lyrebird Track in the Dandenongs. The iconic Puffing Billy heritage railway in Dandenong Ranges has been closed until further notice. A message of support at Newport Mosque for Christchurch massacre victims. Public transport is considered an essential service, which Premier Daniel Andrews said could remain open during the shutdown. He was previously state rounds reporter and has also covered education for The Age. But childcare remains open. The sisters had never set foot in a mosque before they removed their shoes and entered the Albanian Australian Islamic Society’s mosque in Drummond Street, Carlton, as part of a mosques open day across the state. Ms Freeman, who is originally from Auckland, was disgusted at the Christchurch attack and said all Muslims had the right to pray, and live, in peace. ‘‘We’ve had overwhelming support, love and condolences from neighbours, friends, everyone who’s come. It was accompanied by advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee. The Arthurs Seat Eagle, a gondola lift in the Mornington Peninsula, is also closed for the time being. Below this, is a list of specific closures, which we are building all the time. Weddings can only consist of the couple, the celebrant and the witnesses. Accommodation and camping at Tidal River within Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed from Sunday March 22. The ‘‘love from the Australian community is helping us heal’’, Mr Mohideen said. Robyn, 57, felt a strong need to show that there is a lot of tolerance in society. ‘‘We’re very upset; we are a peace-loving community.’’. A message of support at Newport Mosque for Christchurch massacre victims.Credit:Chris Hopkins. Benjamin is The Age's regional editor. The decision on whether or not to re-open schools after the holidays will be made in consultation with the state's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton. ‘‘We must all gain an understanding of one another,’’ she said. 1000 steps/Kokoda Memorial Walk and Lyrebird Track in the Dandenong Ranges National Park have been closed until further notice. Leaving a bunch of carnations in the Carlton mosque’s foyer, Kerry Gavin and her sister Robyn summed up the spirit of sorrow and solidarity conveyed by visitors to 21 Victorian mosques on Sunday. If you think we are missing something please drop us a line. This page is being regularly updated with information relevant to government and Church announcements related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Prime Minister Scott Morrison on March 22 announced several new measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These will be kept updated as soon as possible as Bishops continue to communicate with their people.