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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia Folks, welcome to Monday. Today is all about the app. We're entering a new week with the government's shiny new coronavirus tracking app, which as I understand it is sort of like a government-developed Candy Crush, except the prize is we get to go to the pub again.

Business and medical groups are set to lead the charge to encourage Australians to download the government's new coronavirus tracing app Business and medical groups have urged Australians to download the Morrison government's new COVIDSafe app, saying it would help chart a path back to economic recovery.

As the coronavirus turns the immigration tap off, the Australian economy looks increasingly exposed Australia's economy has long depended on immigration, which is now under threat from COVID-19. As restrictions see the immigration tap turned off temporarily, other visa workers have returned home to see out the pandemic.

The Australian economy has been put into 'hibernation'. These are the next stages to recovery. Federal, state, and territory governments have effectively placed the Australian economy into hibernation to protect it from the worst of the coronavirus outbreak.

Fitness Australia says gyms should be reopened if they follow strict guidelines – but an expert says the conditions aren't right 'just yet' Industry body Fitness Australia believes gyms should be reopened if they follow strict guidelines. These include temperature checks on arrival, a lot of cleaning and sanitation and spacing equipment.

Flight Centre has introduced caps on cancellation fees, following criticism from customers who had to axe bookings because of the coronavirus Flight Centre has introduced a cap on its flight cancellation fees after complaints from its customers. The company previously charged a $300 fee if a customer wanted a refund for a flight cancellation.

Economists have varying opinions on when Australia will reopen, from 'the end of June' to much later in the year Economists expect the concerns about a second wave COVID-19 hit, as seen in Singapore, will mean policy advisers will be reluctant to lift restrictions until June in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) expectations.

The 15 coding languages with the highest salaries, and how to learn them online at no cost If you're self-isolating and have extra time on your hands, or if you recently became unemployed and are looking to gain an in-demand skill, learning how to code could help your career.

Savings and term deposit accounts which will do your money proud, even while official interest rates are low Savings and term deposit rates have plummeted significantly in the past year, following multiple cuts to the official cash rate by the Reserve Bank of AAlison Cheung

22% of Aussies had a New Year's resolution to clear their debt. Here are 3 tips for consolidating what you owe. With Aussies racking up more than $18 million worth of credit card debt over the Christmas period, it's no wonder 22 per cent of them listed getting out of debt as their top New Year's resolution for 2020.

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