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Violent Incidents Rising In SA Hospitals 24/08/2021

Violent and threatening incidents in the state’s hospitals are rising as staff call for urgent help to deal with dangerous patients at a rate of about 36 times per day.A suburban footballer has been handed a 10-game suspension and deregistered from the Adelaide Footy League for striking an opposition club’s runner during a match.Premier Steven Marshall has confirmed he is committed to supporting the reopening of Australia when the nation meets vaccination targets in coming months, despite resistance from other state leaders.Former Port Adelaide stars Stephen Williams and Domenic Cassisi say the club has set itself up perfectly ahead of the AFL finals series, with players fit and firing and primed as serious premiership contenders.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.au.

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