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Calls For More Councils To Amalgamate 23/01/21

South Australia’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption believes ratepayers’ money is being wasted investigating local government complaints and says money could be saved if the number of councils were reduced.A father of one with a passion for snorkelling has been identified as the victim of a suspected shark attack at Port MacDonnell.A rally on Australia Day to protest for Indigenous rights will comply with South Australia’s COVID-safe plans to ensure a safe event, according to the organisers. Parents are being urged to ignore their mobile phones when their children are swimming in pools, as the state braces for a heatwave.And in sport, hundreds of Adelaide Hills locals lined the streets to support the Santos Festival of Cycling. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atadvertiser.com.au

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