Australian state marks highest day of case numbers since pandemic began

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4 years ago

October 5, 2021

The Australian state of Victoria has marked a grim new record in its daily COVID-19 tally

Victoria has marked a grim new record in its daily COVID-19 numbers recording 1,763 new cases, as the state announced a blitz on postcodes with low vaccination rates.

Tuesday’s figures are the highest daily number of COVID-19 cases an Australian state or territory has recorded since the pandemic began.

The Victorian Government revealed it will now commence a vaccine blitz in suburbs of Melbourne that have low inoculation numbers in a way to boost the rollout.

27 priority suburbs will be targeted by the health department where current first-dose vaccine rates are at 75 percent or below.

The stark milestone comes after Melbourne became the world’s most locked-down city on Monday

The city has claimed the dubious title from the Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires after passing into its 246th day in lockdown.

Premier Daniel Andrews warned the virus would continue to run through unvaccinated parts of the community.

Meanwhile, the construction industry will resume work after being shutdown by the government two weeks ago over non-compliance and cases emerging within the sector.

Melbourne, along with the rest of the state is preparing to open up once it hits its 70 per cent fully vaccinated milestone, which is expected to be hit on October 26.

Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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20 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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21 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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21 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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