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.

Electric vehicles transform last mile delivery market

Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

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15 hours ago

October 1, 2025

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Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for last mile delivery is accelerating globally, with Australia expected to see significant growth.

Companies and retailers are increasingly adopting greener solutions, driven by supporting government initiatives.

Joe Sofra from ANC discussed the current state of the last mile EV market.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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1 day ago

October 1, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

In Short:
– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.