The glitterati came out in their finest for the official Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020 party in Melbourne on Wednesday.  

The AFL will go ahead without fans after Scott Morrison announced a ban on large gatherings of people because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire (pictured) says AFL players across the country have gone into isolation with the code declaring Round 1 will be played in empty stadiums. 

The NRL has echoed moves made by the AFL and the Australian Grand Prix and banned spectators amid coronavirus fears.

The drastic step to stop coronavirus spreading means the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall - which holds 2,000 - will have to consider closing.

To help stop the spread of the deadly respiratory virus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday that all events with 500 people or more would be effectively banned from Monday.

Gold Coast tourist attractions Dreamworld, Sea World, Movie World and Wet n Wild all intend to continue operating, despite theme parks elsewhere in the world closing their doors.

The Richmond Tigers defender, 30, who was going through a marriage breakdown, announced he was retiring to focus on his 'family and faith' in December last year.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan, who announced the news on Monday afternoon, said the first four rounds will go ahead as scheduled, before a new fixture is released.

Married At First Sight groom Seb Guilhaus has been exposed as an actor. 

Scott Eagar was devastated after his beloved GWS Giants number plates were stolen from his car in Kogarah in Sydney's south on Friday.

On Tuesday's episode of Married At First Sight, Elizabeth Sobinoff's mother Gillian grilled Seb Guilhaus over his finances. 

Richmond and Carlton ran on to a completely deserted Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Round 1 blockbuster which would normally attract a 90,000 strong crowd.

Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald had his fans in stitches on Thursday night, when he made a hilarious sledge at Coles during the 2020 AFL season-opening game.

'Everyone in the community is avoiding prolonged face to face contact ... AFL players are happy to high five

Jimmy Bartel and Lauren Mand's relationship has been going from strength to strength since they went public last year.

Comedian Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes has condemned the AFL's decision to continue matches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mummy blogger and ex-AFL WAG Sophie Cachia appears to have confirmed her new romance with Australian soccer player Alanna Kennedy, 25. 

She recently split with her husband, former AFL star Jimmy Bartel.

The images taken at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on Saturday saw just 25 cheeky fans watch the Sea Eagles take home the win against the Roosters.

The AFL has postponed the 2020 season after state governments announced a shutdown of all non-essential activities to combat coronavirus.

The former West Coast Eagle has opened up on his tumultuous journey from winning the 2005 Brownlow Medal to becoming a drug addict, homeless and ending up in prison.

Lauren Mand gushed over boyfriend Jimmy Bartel on Saturday. 

The Australian Football League's attempt to carry on with the Aussie Rules season despite the coronavirus outbreak lasted just one round. However some other sport is continuing.

Like many people, Brendan Fevola is in isolation with his children. 

Collingwood star Adam Treloar and his girlfriend Kim Ravaillion have welcomed a baby girl into world and have now gone into self-isolation for two months.  

Beauty salons were ordered to close their doors on Wednesday after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced tough new measures in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Mummy blogger and ex-AFL WAG Sophie Cachia has hinted that she's split from Australian soccer player Alanna Kennedy, 25 - just ten days after the pair appeared to confirm their new romance. 

Nadia Bartel has been keeping herself busy with workouts while in lockdown, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Rebecca Judd has spent all week tending to her children who are being homeschooled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Hi-5 star Lauren Brant and her former AFL player partner Barry Hall captured the moment their second son Houston walked for the first time. 

Troubled ex-AFL superstar Ben Cousins has broken his 10 year silence on his fall from grace and long battle with drug addiction - and gone on a furious rant about the custody of his children.

Heartwarming footage from the documentary shows Cousins' son Bobby, eight, laying on his bed watching his dad - a former legend in the sport - in his prime.

Hundreds of customers have taken to social media to slam Foxtel for not letting them downgrade their subscription after sport was stopped across Australia.

Some AFL greats were left unconvinced by Ben Cousins' pledge to 'put things right' and get his life back on track after he broke his 10 year silence in a Channel Seven documentary.

AFL Legend Warwick Capper and his long-time girlfriend Lisa Arocca have announced they're engaged after nearly seven years together.

Premiership winning AFL coach Paul Roos is putting his stunning Brighton, Melbourne home on the market with a price tag of $6 million. 

Collingwood President Eddie McGuire unleashed on Channel Nine reporter Tony Jones when pressed about refunds for cash-strapped members amid the coronavirus pandemic.

AFL WAG Bec Judd is sharing more pearls of wisdom with her fans during the corornavirus lockdown.  

Footy star-turned-radio host Brendan Fevola has debuted his dramatic new look while in coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.

FOX FM radio star Brendan Fevola unveiled a dramatic new bleach blond look while in isolation at the weekend. 

Geoff Hibberd, 33, and his friend Jason De Silva, 20, set off in a three-metre-long boat from the Flinders ramp in Victoria's Western Port Bay early on Sunday morning, and they haven't been seen since.

Jimmy Bartel and his girlfriend Lauren Mand have been hunkering down together amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The former AFL star, 39, tried on his wife Alex's royal blue gown from the 2009 Brownlow Medal while carrying out household chores on Thursday

Kimberley Duthie shot to fame as a teenager in 2010 and 2011 when she leaked the crude images of St Kilda players and became embroiled in a sex scandal with Ricky Nixon.

Jason De Silva, 20, and Geoff Hibberd, 33, set out on a three-metre tinny from the Flinders boat ramp Victoria's Western Port Bay some time before 6am on Sunday and have not been seen since.

On this weekend every year, Rebecca Judd and her exclusive squad of influencer girlfriends descend on California's famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

He's Channel Seven's resident sports commentator.  

Nadia Bartel has been hard at work on her fashion line while in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Jimmy Bartel has spent Easter Sunday with his young songs.