COVID-19 closures: which Charleville businesses are closed?

Bars, cafes, gyms and more have been hit by COVID-19, with new rules in place to stop the spread of the virus. Here is how it will affect your favourite Charleville venues.

Claudia Prasser and Christie Clayton (040975796) from Charleville enjoy a drink at Hotel Corones in Charleville. To go with our great pubs of Queensland series. Pics Adam Head

TOUGH new restrictions on public spaces have been imposed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, in a nationwide effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.

From midday today, places including gyms, churches, and licensed areas of pubs will be closed indefinitely, while cafes, restaurants are being restricted to takeaway and delivery service only.

The PM has urged all Aussies to observe social distancing measures in the public spaces which will remain open, but warned that tighter regulations could be coming to areas that don't comply, or have outbreaks of coronavirus.

"We need you to do your bit when it comes to social distancing, to keeping that healthy distance, to respecting and following the rules that we're setting down," Mr Morrison said.

"But more stronger measures will be coming and they will be coming in more localised areas to deal with outbreaks."

With local businesses working to follow the new rules, here is what it will mean for the licensed venues, restaurants and cafes in Charleville:

 

Hotel Corones

While the main bar will be closed to the public from midday, the hotel is still offering takeaway meals for lunch (12pm-2pm) and dinner (6pm-8pm).

The bottle shop will be operating from 10am to 7pm Monday-Wednesday, 10am-8pm Thursday-Saturday, and 10am-5pm on Sunday.

Heritage renovations are underway inside the hotel, and are still going ahead while no patrons are in the bar.

 

Charleville RSL

The RSL is closing at midday today, and is awaiting more information from the state and federal governments in regards to providing takeaway options.

 

Charleville Bowls Club

The Western Times is awaiting confirmation from the Charleville Bowls Club in regard to the updated restrictions.

However, it understands the club is staying abreast of all guidance from the relevant authorities.

 

Cattle Camp Hotel

The bar pokies at the Cattle Camp will close as of midday today, with the pub already suspending food service as of Friday.

The drive-through bottle shop will remain open for usual trading hours of 10am to 10pm.

 

Heinemann's Bakery

The bakery will be operating under its usual trading hours of 5.30am to 4pm, with the adjoining cafe offering takeaway meals only.

Heinemann's has hand sanitiser available for customers who do come in to the shop.

 

The Lucky Elephant Restaurant

The Western Times is awaiting confirmation from The Lucky Elephant

 

Charleville Asian Restaurant

The restaurant is closed until April 7, and will update customers about any changes via Facebook closer to their opening date.

 

Street Food Brothers

The takeaway restaurant is closed in light of the current situation.

 

Charlotte's Nest

The cafe will be offering takeaway coffee only, from 8am to 4pm.

 

Milky Way Cafe, Charleville Cosmos Centre

Only takeaway options are being offered, with all tables and chairs being removed from the dining area.

Murweh Shire Council is meeting this morning to further discuss measures, as the operator for the Cosmos Centre and cafe.

 

Cafe in the Mulga, Charleville Airport

Only takeaway options are being offered, with all tables and chairs being removed from the dining area.

Murweh Shire Council is meeting this morning to further discuss measures, as the operator of the airport and cafe.

 

Charleville Gym

The gym will be closed as of midday, in line with directions from the federal government.

In a statement on the gym's Facebook page, management said it would work with all the relevant authorities during the current public health crisis.

"As most of you would have seen, the Prime Minister announced last night that gyms and indoor sporting facilities must close from midday today," the statement read

"We will continue to monitor the situation with Murweh Shire Council, but at this stage, the Charleville Gym will be closed from midday today.

"Please bear with us during this difficult time. Once we have everything sorted, we will be looking at refunding 6 and 12 month memberships at a pro rata rate."

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