10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just announced they're taking a 'step back' from the royal family after months of rumours

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday that they would take a "step back" from the royal family. The couple said they would split their time between the UK and North America and plan to launch a "new charitable entity."

Iran's retaliation for Qassem Soleimani's death may not be finished. The real revenge could take years to materialise.

Iran launched more than a dozen missiles on two Iraq military bases that housed US troops, in what it says it retaliation for the US killing of top military commander Qassem Soleimani.

The government's first home buyer loan deposit scheme just kicked off. Here's why it won't help the people who need it.

The first home loan deposit scheme began on 1 January, but has already been criticised for its flaws. The income thresholds are too high, according to CoreLogic head of residential research Eliza Owens, who says it advantages high-income earners over other Australians.

Uber launched a public transport payment option on its app in the US – and it could be coming to Australia in the future

Uber expanded its Uber Transit ticketing option to Las Vegas this week, which lets users buy bus tickets through the Uber app. While Uber doesn't have any immediate plans to launch ticketing in Australia and New Zealand, it is pushing to bring the option down here in the future.

There are now three unemployed Australians for every job vacancy. This is why it's your problem.

The latest job vacancy figures show the Australian labour market is in worse shape than it was last year, as the ratio of unemployed people to vacancies shoots up to 3.

From Instagram comedian to a $45 million bushfire fundraiser: Here's what you need to know about Celeste Barber

Australian actor and comedian Celeste Barber has been making headlines for her fundraiser that has made more than $45 million for the NSW Rural Fire Service.

You should probably stop sharing these misleading viral 'maps' of the Australian bushfires

Enormous bushfires are raging across swathes of land in Australia. However, a number of maps and satellite photos have gone viral, which misrepresent the scale of the fires.

How coffee and socialisation can facilitate a more creative environment in your office

Whether you work in finance or design, a thriving atmosphere of creativity is integral to the functioning of any business. Unbound by the constraints of its artsy connotations, creativity as a concept can influence problem-solving, produce new avenues of business and introduce collaborative ways of working.

The simplest ways to strengthen company culture

Achieving the kind of culture that makes your employees excited to come to work is one of the most important things a manager can do, and it's instrumental in ensuring that employees feel like they have a healthy work-life balance.

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