10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Morning, team. Before we turn to the stuff that's actually happening in Australia, a lot happened in the United States over the weekend – from riots and civil unrest on the ground, to rockets shooting into space. Let's unpack that.

SpaceX's new 'Endeavour' spaceship just made history by docking to the International Space Station with 2 NASA astronauts inside

SpaceX on Saturday launched its first humans into space: veteran NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley. On Sunday morning, the astronauts caught up to the International Space Station inside their Endeavour spaceship - their new name for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft - and docked it there.

Elon Musk said he was 'overcome with emotion' over SpaceX launch and the task of bringing astronauts home: 'I'm getting choked up, I'm sorry.'

Elon Musk said he was "overcome with emotion" after SpaceX's first-ever astronaut launch on Saturday. Though his adrenaline was at "100%" during the first launch attempt on Wednesday, the SpaceX CEO said he didn't feel nervous at all this weekend.

Photos show the George Floyd protests across US cities that sparked curfews, states of emergency and National Guard deployments

Protests over the death of George Floyd, who died Monday while being subdued in police custody, began Wednesday in Minnesota's twin cities have While many protestors across the US have been peaceful, protests also turned violent, including fatalities, looting, and property destruction.

Afterpay says it 'rejects' the notion of performing credit checks on its customers. Here's why their arguments don't add up.

Afterpay co-founder and CEO Anthony Eisen has said the company "rejects" the notion of credit checks in its submission to a Senate Committee on fintech regulation.

Amazon tweeted an extraordinary statement about the 'inequitable and brutal treatment of Black people' in support of George Floyd protesters

As protests over George Floyd's death turned to riots across the country, Amazon offered an extraordinary show of support for the protesters and the Black community.

7 in 10 Australian businesses have seen revenue loss due to the coronavirus, according to new ABS figures

A survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics found 7 in 10 businesses have had their revenue decline because of the coronavirus pandemic. The survey also noted that the pandemic has led 70% of businesses to change the way they operate.

New Zealand has no new coronavirus cases and just discharged its last hospital patient. Here are the secrets to the country's success.

New Zealand has reported zero new coronavirus cases over the last five days, and just discharged its last hospital patient. The country naturally had things going for it - like being a sparsely populated collection of islands with obedient citizens - but also implemented key public health measures to control the spread.

'We have had enough': Michael Jordan calls for change in statement on the death of George Floyd

Michael Jordan put out a statement calling for systemic change in response to the death of George Floyd. "I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour in our country," Jordan said. "We have had enough."

Quality sound has never been more important for businesses. Here's how to make sure yours can achieve it.

Given the current landscape, working remotely is becoming more prevalent, and an often overlooked factor in its success is sound quality. Poor sound quality has the power to derail a meeting, ruin a customer relationship, and promote miscommunication.

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Good morning, and a very hearty TGIF to you. League is back, restrictions are further lifting... there's a lot to look forward to right now.

The RBA has warned that hundreds of thousands of Australians could be out of work at a 'critical point' unless JobKeeper is extended

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe has warned Australian workers are headed for a "critical point" in September. Lowe flagged the initial six-month limits placed on measures like mortgage repayment deferrals and particularly JobKeeper were fast approaching.

Sales at David Jones have dropped 35% amid the coronavirus pandemic, leading its owner to consider further restructuring

David Jones' sales have dropped during the coronavirus pandemic. Parent company Woolworths Holdings recorded a 35.8% decline in sales at the department store chain.

The amount of office space available to sublease in the Sydney CBD has hit the highest level since the recession in the 1990s

The amount of office space in the Sydney CBD available for sublease has hit its highest level since the early 1990s recession and is expected to expand further this year as businesses contract or look for ways to save money as a result of COVID-19.

Pub and restaurant empire Merivale is reopening its venues in Sydney from June 1 as restrictions ease

Merivale is reopening several of its venues for up to 50 guests in June. CEO Justin Hemmes said it "marks the real beginning to hospitality's road to recovery."

Binge and Kayo are Foxtel's last ditch effort to win a new generation after a difficult and troubled history with streaming

With the launch of Binge, in conjunction with sports platform Kayo, Foxtel finally has a strong streaming offering that can compete with the likes of Netflix and Stan.

News Corp Australia will lay off hundreds of staff and stop printing the bulk of its newspaper titles in a major shakeup

One of Australia's largest media businesses is expected to axe hundreds of jobs as it ceases printing many of its community and regional newspapers.

Companies like NAB and Westpac confirm hot desking is out as they begin returning employees to the office

Companies such as NAB and Westpac are gradually getting people back in the office. These companies have introduced measures to ensure worker safety like restrictions on hot desking and physical distancing.

Elon Musk said he spent 3 to 4 years working on SpaceX's new spacesuits and hopes the design gets kids 'fired up' about astronauts

SpaceX designed new spacesuits for NASA astronauts to wear on the rocket company's Crew Dragon spaceship. The company's first crewed launch was originally scheduled for Wednesday but has been pushed back to Saturday. It will be the first time an American spacecraft has carried astronauts since 2011.

Aussie creatives share how you can help keep the industry afloat through the coronavirus pandemic

Despite the gradual ease of lockdown restrictions across Australia, with cafes and pubs reopening under strict new guidelines, the creative industries are still, for the most part, closed until further notice.

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