Australia was forced to make captain Pat Cummins a sacrificial lamb in Adelaide to ensure the safety of the entire Ashes was not jeopardised, as player freedoms hang by a thread.

Five primary school classmates were killed and a three others were fighting for life last night after falling from a windswept jumping castle on what was meant to be a fun day to celebrate the end of school on Thursday.

New data has revealed road users are failing the most dangerous safety tests, with rates of the  “fatal five” offences dramatically rising in SA.

And Christmas family gatherings have been deemed “essential activities” by SA Health, meaning anyone still living with restrictions after their seven days isolation can attend festive events.

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