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Thursday 21 May 2020

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Morning team. Today we've got it all: superannuation fraud, retail collapse, and that coronavirus you've been reading so much about. As always, if you have hints, tips or yarns to fling to Business Insider, do not hesitate to email me.
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An Australian couple almost had $20,000 of superannuation stolen. The scam has exposed serious flaws in the federal government's early access scheme.

Australians are being targeted by scammers using the federal government's early access to super scheme to get their hands on up to $10,000 of retirement savings per victim.
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Afterpay's share price has hit another record high as its passes 5 million users in the US

Afterpay's share price briefly surpassed $45 on Thursday, cementing a new all-time high for the buy now, pay later company. The tear upwards was sparked by news that Afterpay has amassed more than 5 million active users in the US, its key growth market.
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These are the Australian regions hit hardest by unemployment right now

A staggering 5.6 million workers lost hours in April, according to the latest ABS data. Of those, single parents with young or dependent children were more significantly impacted than other demographics.
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Safe Work has revised its guidance on social distancing in lifts, after businesses worried about huge lines forming in office buildings

Strict social distancing rules for lifts, which would have created havoc for office workers around the country, have been ditched after pressure from landlords and the property industry who argued they were unworkable and may stall the COVID-19 recovery.
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Trump orders American flags to be flown at half-staff as coronavirus death toll in US nears 100,000

Democratic leaders urged President Donald Trump to lower the US flag from all public buildings as the country nears its 100,000th coronavirus-related death.
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Sweden's former health chief says the country's coronavirus strategy 'hasn't been the smartest' and it should have spent at least a month locked down

Sweden's lockdown-free pandemic strategy is a global outlier. The country has recently seen its coronavirus death rate soar, with many of the oldest, frailest people left vulnerable to catching the virus.
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Netflix is rolling out an unexpected policy that will save forgetful people money — shutting down accounts that aren't being used

Netflix is notifying users about inactive accounts and deleting subscriptions for those who don't respond. Users can reactivate their account within 10 months if they want to keep the same profile.
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Throw out the sauvignon blanc, here are three sensational Australian chardonnays to drink tonight

Chardonnay is a relative newcomer to Australia's vinous landscape, introduced in the Hunter Valley in the late 60s and early 70s via the pioneering efforts of the late wine greats Murray Tyrrell of Tyrrell's Wines and Dr Max Lake of Lakes Folly.
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4 tips for setting up a home bar without breaking the bank

Setting up your very own home bar can seem like a daunting task, particularly if you're trying to go from nothing to something all in one go. Rather than rush, it often works out better if you allow it to evolve over time, accounting for your own unique tastes and budgets.

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