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24.01.2022 Updates have been made to the Residential Aged Care Direction in South Australia. The Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 14) (COVID-19) ...Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 15) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as 12:01am on Tuesday 1 December 2020. The following changes have been made to the Residential Aged Care Direction in South Australia: People who are travelling from a Low Community Transmission zone ( SA, ACT, NSW, NZ, NT, QLD, TAS, VIC, WA) or who were previously a Cross Border Community Member are now permitted to enter the Residential Aged Care Facility providing they comply with the following: Must not have been in a place other than a Low Community Transmission Zone for the previous 14 days; Must have received the 2020 seasonal influenza vaccine (unless exempt as per the Direction); Must not have a temperature higher than 38 degrees Celsius, have a history of fever or chills in the preceding 72 hours, symptoms of acute respiratory infection or loss of taste and smell; and Must not be awaiting a COVID-19 test result (other than in accordance with routine surveillance testing of asymptomatic persons). All people who are at a Residential Aged Care Facility (other than resident or child under 12 years of age) must wear a single use surgical mask which covers their mouth and nose at all times when in the presence of other people (unless they are eating or drinking). A person working at a Prescribed Residential Aged Care Facility with a confirmed case of COVID-19 must not attend any other place of employment during that time. This does not apply to those attending in an emergency as either as emergency management or law enforcement. *Note- the information above only highlights the changes key made and does not reflect all requirements under the Residential Aged Care Facilities No 15. Members of the public and Essential Travellers are encouraged to see the full direction for further information. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

24.01.2022 South Australian State Budget 2020/21 is all about backing business. Get the facts. www.statebudget.sa.gov.au

24.01.2022 A good way to end the working week, with no new #covid_19 cases recorded today

23.01.2022 There are no new COVID-19 cases in South Australia today.

22.01.2022 IMPORTANT: South Australia COVID-19 update - 28 November, 2020

21.01.2022 Want to know what the most expensive piece of art is at The Art Gallery of South Australia? Listen as Dr Lisa Slade, Assistant Director of Art Gallery of South Australia discusses the gallery's most valuable art pieces and its latest exhibition, Open Hands, celebrating contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. https://bit.ly/2UiW4wR Image credit: Rohan Thomson, courtesy the artists and APY Art Centre Collective. #tarnanthi #apyartcentres

20.01.2022 From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physic...al presence of other people on the premises. All people includes: care providers patients clients residents administrative and other staff employees visitors students contractors any other person on the premises There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility. The definition of a health care setting includes GP clinics, public and private hospitals and specialist practices (including drug and alcohol facilities), pharmacies, allied health services, dental services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. To learn more about which kind of health services are included under this Direction and the exceptions for mandatory mask use: Check out our FAQs: www.bit.ly/3ohagUh Read the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

19.01.2022 There are no new cases of COVID-19 in South Australia today.

19.01.2022 Today's live COVID-19 update for South Australia will be at 10am.

19.01.2022 One of the real joys of the festive season is being able to spend it with loved ones, family and friends, whether they are near or far. Thank you to all South Australians, who by working together have kept our state safe and strong. May we all enjoy a little holiday cheer this year!

19.01.2022 The Tour Down Under Santos Festival of Cycling kicks off at 6pm ACDT tonight! Visit www.tourdownunder.com.au for program details.

19.01.2022 South Australians are reminded that today is a total fire ban. Please stay safe in the heat and follow SA Country Fire Service for updates.

18.01.2022 Today marks the start of summer and the best way you can stay safe this summer is to prepare and plan for this bushfire season. We are calling on all South Australians to play their part and be bushfire ready! Are you bushfire ready? Do your 5 Minute Bushfire Plan today. Follow the SA Country Fire Service or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bebushfireready to find out more.... #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan See more

17.01.2022 IMPORTANT: South Australia COVID-19 update - 1 December, 2020

17.01.2022 Update to COVID-10 restrictions in SA from 12.01am 1 December for two weeks. For more information as it comes available, please visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au

15.01.2022 There have been two new cases of COVID-19 in South Australia today. One is a returned traveller from overseas, who is in a medi-hotel. The other is an old infection that requires no further public health action. Please visit www.sa.gov.au for more information.

14.01.2022 Today, a range of restrictions have been eased across South Australia. It is expected restrictions will be further eased in 2 weeks as we chart our course towar...ds Christmas. Here are some answers to common questions we are receiving. Please visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibiliti/faqs to view more questions and answers. I'd like to thank all South Australians for the sacrifices you have made in this unprecedented year.

13.01.2022 One new case today from a returned traveller, which poses no risk to the community.

12.01.2022 South Australia will open its border to Victoria, from 1 December, as long as no new #COVID cases emerge, with travellers from Victoria not required to quarantine. The news, announced today, comes as the border between SA and Western Australia opens tomorrow.

09.01.2022 With only two more sleeps to go, we reflect on what a challenging year this has been for all, as COVID-19 disrupted our daily lives. And so we took to the streets to ask our fellow South Australianswhat is your wish this festive season? Share yours with us below.

09.01.2022 Sign up for all the latest news and information from Growth State - the South Australian Government's partnership with businesses and industry to create more jobs, investment and economic opportunities for the future. Subscribe now: http://ow.ly/AoBh50D5VoS #GrowthState

08.01.2022 Listen in to Our State on FIVEaa to hear Local Recovery Coordinators Alex Zimmerman and Rob Manton discuss the progress of the ongoing recovery effort in Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island following the devastating 2019/20 bushfires. Learn more about the locally-led approaches that are driving the repair of properties, restoring the economy and environment and establishing bushfire resilience projects. Listen now: http://ow.ly/u89J50DbYxm

07.01.2022 COVID SAfe Check-In will roll out from tomorrow, to enhance contact tracing and keep our community COVID safe. The mySA GOV app will host the COVID SAfe Check-I...n feature, which once opened, will allow you to scan a business’s QR code. The app securely collects limited personal information as you enter a business or venue. Your details will only be kept for 28 days and will only be released to SA Health for official contact tracing purposes. Download the free mySA GOV app Available now on Google Play Available on the App Store from Tuesday afternoon As Apple finalises its requirements, users are able to sign in manually until available on the App Store from Tuesday afternoon. If you have already downloaded the app make sure you have the latest version. More information is available at www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in

06.01.2022 The COVID SAfe Check-In is here! To start using COVID SAfe Check-In: 1 Download the free mySA GOV app on your iPhone or Android device. If you already have the app, make sure you have the latest version, which may require you to download the app update or remove and reinstall the app. 2 Select the COVID SAfe Check-In tile from the homepage of the app as you enter a business or venue.... 3 Follow the prompts to scan the venue’s unique QR code and check in. You will not be required to sign up for a mySA GOV account to use the COVID SAfe Check-In. You also do not need to provide a driver’s licence or vehicle registration details to use it. The app securely collects limited personal information as you enter a business or venue. Your details will only be kept for 28 days and will only be released to SA Health for official contact tracing purposes. For more information visit: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in

06.01.2022 Staying bushfire safe is a shared responsibility and we all have a role to play. Join the SA Country Fire Service Assistant Chief Officer, Brett Loughlin on Our State with FIVEaa as he discusses the simple steps people can take to be bushfire ready, including why a bushfire plan is so important and his outlook on conditions and risks ahead for the 2020 / 21 bushfire season. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3mD1WxL

05.01.2022 Warradale COVID-19 pop-up testing clinic. Open until 10 December. 8am - 6pm, 7 days. Corner of Morphett Rd and Cook Cres.... No booking or referral needed. All ages. Get tested if: You have any symptoms of COVID-19, even if mild, as soon as symptoms appear. You have been at the affected locations at the specified date and time. You have been asked by SA Health to get a test. After your test: Go straight home. Avoid contact with other people. Stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result. Find more information and testing options at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting

04.01.2022 It would hardly surprise anyone that in South Australia, home to some of the greatest wine regions in the world, wine tech is very much a thing. Read more http://ow.ly/jIoO50CxHGb #growthstate #AdvanceAgSA

04.01.2022 The state’s new Energy and Mining Strategy gives the sector, which employs more than 44,000 people and contributes 8 per cent of our state’s economy, the support and confidence to grow jobs and exports, including maximising access to infrastructure and minimising impact on the environment. Find out more : http://ow.ly/wYt150CxExQ

04.01.2022 An update has been made to the public activity restrictions in South Australia. The Emergency Management (Public Activities No 13) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has... been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 14) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as of 12:01am Tuesday 1 December 2020. The new Direction provides an update to density requirements, gathering provisions, requirements for fixed seating venues, the COVID-SAfe Check in & mask requirements for health services. . DENSITY REQUIREMENTS The following density requirements apply: Indoor Place (other than a private function)- 1 person per 4sqm Outdoor Place- 1 person per 2sqm People must use their best endeavours to implement physical distancing and remain 1.5m from people they do not know. Note- The occupier/owner of a place must calculate the density requirements based on the space available for members of the public to use for the defined activity (not including bathrooms etc). This does not include staff areas and staff who are working are not calculated in the capacity number. . GATHERING PROVISIONS The following gathering provisions apply: Private function (including wedding and funerals)- 150 people max 1 person per 2 sqm Private residence- 10 people per house (unless more than 10 people permanently reside at the residence) Private place- 150 people max Holiday accommodation- The maximum number of people permitted to sleep at the place as set by the accommodation provider Caravan park or camping ground- 6 people max per site and no more than 6 visitors. Children under the age of 16 are not included. Note- Children and infants of any age are counted in the above gathering and density provisions, other than at caravan parks where children under the age of 16 are not included. . CONSUMPTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES Food and beverages which are served for consumption at venues (including pubs, cafes, clubs, restaurants, wineries, etc.) must be consumed whilst seated when indoors. Food and beverages can be consumed whilst standing or seated when outdoors. Communal food and beverages are not permitted. If people are sitting at a bar there must be no food preparation taking place. . PRIVATE FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING WEDDINGS/FUNERALS) Private functions include weddings, funerals, parties or any other function which is by invite only that is held at licensed premises. The function must be in a designated area which has no public access and where possible separate bathroom facilities from the rest of the venue. Guests must use their best endeavours to remain segregated from other patrons at the premises. The maximum number of people permitted is 150 people and the density provision of 1 person per 2sqm applies regardless of whether the function is indoors or outdoors. Food and beverages must have no shared utensils but can be consumed while standing. Dancing is also permitted. . CINEMA, THEATRE & OTHER FIXED SEATING VENUES Any indoor cinema, theatre or any other place where the activity includes a fixed seating must implement a ‘checkerboard’ seating arrangement and must not have over 50% of their standard capacity in patrons. . FITNESS, RECREATION ACTIVITIES & SPORT Fitness, recreation activities & sport can resume. Swimming or other activities at swimming pools used by the public are permitted to operate providing there are no more than 50 people in a pool at any one time. . COVID-SAFE CHECK IN Any operation with a COVID Safe Plan must also use an approved contact tracing system which includes the COVID-SAfe Check in, Scan Tek or any other electronic platform which is approved by the state coordinator. Those who have a COVID Safe Plan will be issued with a QR code which will be attached to the approved plan & must be displayed in the premises/business/venue. A person who participates in a defined public activity or who enters a venue must upload their relevant contact details. If the system is not working or the person is unable to upload their details they must provide their details to the venue operator & these details must be retained. A reminder that all defined public activities (other than home health services) must have a COVID Safe Plan which can be completed here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au This is the responsibility of the person who has care and control of the place or where the place is used by several people the owner/primary caretaker must ensure these systems are in place. *****NOTE***** The SA Health requirement for the Health Services Sector to generate COVID Safe Plans with QR codes is a new and significant change for a large group of organisations; Given this cohort has not previously been required to have COVID safe plans a period of 72 hours is being provided to allow SA Health the opportunity to further communicate with the Sector & allow organisations go online and generate COVID safe plans with associated QR codes. During this period enforcement action will not be taken, but all business must implement the requirements as soon as possible, & within the 72 hour grace period. . HEALTH CARE, RESIDENTIAL CARE, DISABILITY SUPPORT & AGED CARE SERVICES Masks must be worn in defined health care, residential care, disability support or aged are services. A full list of these services can be found in Schedule 2 of the Direction: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-/public-activities A single use surgical mask which covers the nose & mouth must be worn by all people including: care providers, patients, clients, residents, admin & other staff, employees, visitors, students, contractors & any other person when they are in the presence of other people. Note- a person is exempt where; the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility. . PERSONAL CARE ACTIVITIES People providing personal care services must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) if they are providing these services at hairdressers, barbershops, beauty and nail salons, tattoo parlours, wellness centres/day spas/massage parlours, saunas/bathhouses and any other place which beauty therapy/tanning/waxing/piercing/body modification takes place. . INDOOR PLAY CENTRES, AMUSEMENT PARKS & ARCADES Indoor play centres, amusement parks and arcades are not permitted to open. These facilities must remain closed & must not allow any member of the public to enter the facilities. . COVID MANAGEMENT PLANS A SA Health approved COVID Management plan is required where more than 1000 people are expected to attend, or to operate a night club at relevant licensed premises. . COVID MARSHAL A reminder that a COVID Marshal is required for the onsite purchase & consumption of food or beverages, ceremonies, private function, supermarkets, hardware stores, distribution centres, gymnasiums and fitness centres, swimming pools used by the public, sporting clubs or any event with a COVID Management Plan. COVID Marshals are not permitted to undertake any other activities where there are more than 200 people. For more information visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-/covid-marshals . FURTHER COVID-19 ADVICE The SA Government has released updated COVID-19 advice due to the Parafield cluster. Please note that the wearing of masks is recommended does not form part of the Direction. South Australian residents should wear a mask when physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be observed, e.g. on public transport. It is acknowledged how broad these restrictions are, but they are critical in dealing with the spread of COVID-19. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

02.01.2022 There is one new case of COVID-19 in South Australia today from a returned overseas traveller who has been in a medi-hotel since arrival.

02.01.2022 From us, to you - our fellow South Australians’ - we wish you a safe and merry festive season. Happy holidays!

02.01.2022 We love seeing the best of our South Australian people, projects and priorities showcased to the rest of Australia. The Australian’s six-page Special Report highlights why Adelaide is a safe, and smart, place for business to grow. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-re/future-adelaide #futureadelaide #growthstate #InvestinSA... Woodside Cheese Wrights Primary Industries and Regions SA Department for Trade and Investment Steven Marshall The University of Adelaide Great Wine Capitals Global Network Consilium Technology Lot Fourteen Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia Australian Space Agency Fleet Space Technologies University of South Australia Defence SA Food South Australia Beerenberg Pendleton Olive Estate

01.01.2022 A new industry-guided plan to grow and develop South Australia’s hi-tech sector to $365 million by 2030 has been launched. The Hi-Tech Sector Plan 2030 sets out an ambitious vision for SA to become a globally recognised leader in hi-tech innovation. To view the plan, visit http://ow.ly/8iVt50Cw6Zz #growthstate #investinSA