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SA Lockdowns “Can End By Christmas” If 80% Are Vaccinated 19/08/2021

The state’s COVID-19 Health Chief says lockdowns and border closures can end by Christmas when South Australia likely hits an 80 per cent vaccination target… It’s been revealed nine taxi drivers have been caught failing to accept a mandatory discount card that provides subsidised fares to people with disabilities. Employers are offering Australians up to $2000 a week to fill critical workforce shortages, as Covid lockdowns threaten the country’s $9.3bn crop industry.   A Port Adelaide star Karl Amon says he agrees with Eddie Betts that AFL football is not a safe workplace for Indigenous players.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at advertiser.com.au

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