Stars of Orange has been postponed just hours before the event was meant to kick off following the latest COVID restrictions brought in by the NSW Government.
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The Cancer Council's community lead for Western NSW, Ricky Puata said: "Given the high risk to public health currently posed by COVID-19, as well as the new restrictions imposed this afternoon by the NSW Government, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone our Stars of Orange event, which was due to take place this evening.
"I know this news will be very disappointing for everyone involved, but we must adhere to government guidelines and the health and wellbeing of our stars, volunteers, staff and supporters - your safety must come first. We're confident that this decision is in the best interests of everyone involved, as well as the wider NSW community."
New rules for regional NSW were announced Saturday afternoon.
The following restrictions will apply:
- People who have been in the Greater Sydney region (including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong) on or after June 21 should follow the stay-at-home orders for a period of 14 days after they left Greater Sydney.
- Visitors to households will be limited to 5 guests - including children;
- Masks will be compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, and at organised outdoor events;
- Drinking while standing at indoor venues will not be allowed;
- Singing by audiences and choirs at indoor venues or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed;
- Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs however, dancing is allowed at weddings for the wedding party only (no more than 20 people);
- Dance and gym classes limited to 20 per class (masks must be worn);
- The one person per four square metre rule will be re-introduced for all indoor and outdoor settings, including weddings and funerals;
- Outdoor seated, ticketed events will be limited to 50 per cent seated capacity
Mr Puata said he was grateful for people's support.
"We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this decision may cause," he added.
"We are actively working with our stars, dance schools and stakeholders to look for a new date. Please also note that your current ticket will be valid for this new event date.
"In the meantime, we encourage you to continue to follow the current NSW Government Health advice to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19. If you or someone you know has cancer and are concerned, please call our 13 11 20 Information and Support line to speak to one of our trained health professionals.
"While it saddens us to have to postpone this event, we look forward to celebrating in the near future Stars of Orange with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me on 0421 874 581 or ricky.puata@nswcc.org.au."
No new date has been announced.
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Riley Krause
I am a senior journalist for the Central Western Daily. A jack of all trades, I cover everything from sport, to human interest stories and crime. Drop me an email at riley.krause@austcommunitymedia.com.au
I am a senior journalist for the Central Western Daily. A jack of all trades, I cover everything from sport, to human interest stories and crime. Drop me an email at riley.krause@austcommunitymedia.com.au
