A nightclub and a backpackers hostel in Adelaide's CBD have been issued with hefty fines for failing to comply with coronavirus directions over the weekend.
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The two Adelaide businesses were fined more than $5,000 each
Ten venues were also found not to have the proper safety plans in place
Police last week said they were concerned with large crowds in the CBD
South Australian police checked 111 licensed venues across the Adelaide CBD between Friday and Sunday, with two businesses — a Waymouth Street hostel and Zhivago nightclub on Currie Street — each receiving a $5,060 fine.
In a statement, Zhivago's management said the establishment would be contesting the fine, saying "every endeavour" had been made "to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all patrons and staff".
