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Sydney records major spike in cases as Australia turns to crisis mode

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4 years ago

August 13, 2021

Australia’s most populated state is heading into a bigger crisis, with Sydney recording 390 new cases today

The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian has been told by other state leaders that she must consult national cabinet with an agreed plan to manage a rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19 in her state.

According to the The Sydney Morning sources with knowledge of the national cabinet discussions, state that Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and West Australian Premier Mark McGowan warned against unilateral action from individual states.

Under the national plan, states are supposed to use lockdowns and restrictions to pursue zero daily cases of COVID-19 transmitted in the community until at least 70 per cent of eligible Australians are vaccinated, with further freedoms granted at 80 per cent.

“We are currently in lockdown. Lockdown plus some level of easing of restrictions is possible once we get to 50 per cent and 60 per cent rates of vaccination,”
Ms Berejiklian said.

Melbourne gets tough on Sydney as COVID lockdowns continue in both states

Victoria’s lockdown was extended for another week on Wednesday after the state recorded another 20 cases of coronavirus, with six of those people in the community during their infectious period.

The Premier of Victoria has also moved to further tighten borders with New South Wales as the state continues to record high numbers of COVID-19.

Sydney’s COVID cluster spreads to Regional New South Wales

The regional city of Dubbo has recorded 25 cases. Five additional cases were also recorded in the Hunter New England area.

Traces of coronavirus have been detected in sewage in Bathurst, Parkes and Bourke.

No new cases were recorded in Armidale, Tamworth and the Northern Rivers.Ms Berejiklian said case numbers were stabilising in the Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown region, but were on the rise in Blacktown and Mount Druitt.

The Capital in Lockdown

Australia’s capital of Canberra has also been plunged into lockdown after new cases had been detected in the ACT.

Three further cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Canberra as the city entered a snap seven-day lockdown.

Ticker News can confirm the three additional cases detected are all close contacts of the original positive case found in a man in his 20s yesterday.

The man is the capital’s first local case of COVID-19 in more than a year and is believed to have been infectious in the community.

This outbreak total now stands at four positive infections.

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Trump escalates pressure on the Federal Reserve with Powell probe

Trump administration investigates Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns over political pressure on monetary policy and economic stability.

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1 hour ago

January 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump administration investigates Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns over political pressure on monetary policy and economic stability.

The Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, dramatically escalating tensions between the White House and the central bank.

The probe centres on Powell’s testimony over a controversial renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters, raising alarm over whether political pressure is being applied to monetary policy decisions.

The move has sparked fierce debate in Washington, with critics warning it could undermine investor confidence and destabilise economic expectations.

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Iran at a crossroads as White House weighs nuclear talks and military action

White House considers Iranian nuclear talks proposal amid rising tensions, balancing military options with diplomacy.

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1 hour ago

January 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

White House considers Iranian nuclear talks proposal amid rising tensions, balancing military options with diplomacy.

The White House is considering an Iranian proposal to restart nuclear talks, opening the door to a possible diplomatic breakthrough after months of rising tension. The move signals that negotiations may still be on the table, even as uncertainty dominates Washington’s next steps.

President Trump has indicated talks could be on the horizon, but he is also openly weighing strong military options. That dual-track approach highlights the high stakes of the moment and the pressure on US leadership to balance deterrence with dialogue.

Trump is expected to meet with senior aides to discuss strategy and decide the best course of action on Iran, as global markets and allies closely watch every signal coming from the administration.

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Sendle shuts down, small businesses left scrambling

Sendle’s sudden closure leaves small businesses reeling as they scramble for shipping solutions

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18 hours ago

January 12, 2026

Ahron Young

Sendle’s sudden closure leaves small businesses reeling as they scramble for shipping solutions

In Short:
– Sendle has unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving small businesses without courier services and cancelled pickups.
– Customers are frustrated and searching for alternatives, while competitor firms are reaching out to fill the gap.

Aussie courier service Sendle has ceased operations unexpectedly, affecting many small businesses that relied on its services. Announced via email on January 11, the company warned customers that existing parcels would be delivered at the “discretion of the delivery partner.”

Additionally, all scheduled pickups from January 12 were cancelled.

Customers have been left confused and frustrated, lacking guidance on how to fulfill orders.

Sendle expressed regret for the disruption but did not provide a detailed explanation for the closure. A banner on their website confirmed the halt in services, with social media accounts disabled and customer inquiries no longer being monitored.

The shutdown comes as Sendle had recently merged with US logistics firms to create FAST Group, but that merger has now reportedly unraveled due to financial issues.

Small business owners, many of whom had turned to Sendle for better pricing compared to competitors like Australia Post, are now scrambling to find alternative delivery options.

Unexpected Closure

Many business owners shared their experiences on social media, highlighting the immediate need to find new courier services. One owner reported significant losses and mentioned having to repackage orders that were scheduled for shipment.

The collapse of Sendle has raised concerns about job losses, though the company has not disclosed the number of affected employees.

Competitors have begun reaching out to small businesses in response to the demand created by Sendle’s sudden exit from the market.

Aramex Australia says it “is aware that Sendle has halted all bookings for parcel pick-ups and deliveries in Australia with immediate effect. Aramex recognises that this development may create uncertainty for businesses that rely on Sendle to ship their goods.”

“While Aramex cannot comment on the specific circumstances surrounding Sendle’s operations, we are ready to support e-comm and B2B businesses that are seeking an alternative courier partner moving forward. Aramex has the infrastructure, global network, national coverage and local franchise expertise in place to assist customers who need ongoing delivery services without disruption. Our priority is providing certainty, reliability and continuity of service for Australian businesses.”

“Sendle is a tech platform that has enabled business customers to book courier services. Aramex has a long history of delivering for Sendle customers. Aramex operations continue as normal, providing reliable courier services to our customers.”