SA-Victoria border closure another blow for farmers, workers and schoolchildren
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West Wimmera farmer James Hawkins said it was disappointing border crossings were still an issue.
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Communities along the South Australia-Victoria border say the tightening of border restrictions over the weekend is another blow .
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National Cabinet failed to reach consensus on the Agricultural Worker Movement Code in September
SAPOL says people with permits can cross the border for shopping, caregiving, medical treatment, education and employment
Victorians were ordered into a snap five-day lockdown at 11:59pm on Friday, after more cases of coronavirus virus were linked to the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport hotel outbreak.
By Molly Taylor
MONDAY will bring major change for Limestone Coast residents as South Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions ease as the holiday season looms.
Premier Steven Marshall announced a swath of changes to the state’s restrictions from December 14, with large family Christmas celebrations on the cards as home gathering limits lift from 10 to 50 people, while private functions will go from 150 to 200.
Standing consumption will be allowed in licensed premises and entertainment venues (such as cinemas and theatres) will be able to operate at 75pc capacity if masks are worn indoors.
The news children’s play centres could reopen was welcomed by Mount Gambier’s Treehouse Adventure Centre owners David Walker and Stewart Owen, who have been involuntarily closed to the public for almost a month since the state’s “circuit-breaker” lockdown.