Hello hello. We awaken this beautiful Wednesday to news that Victoria is still a growing point of concern in the Australian coronavirus recovery. Let's dig in.
LinkedIn has found Australian job seekers are more likely to apply for a job outside an industry they are in. This is especially the case for people in industries hardest hit by COVID-19 restrictions, such as travel and recreation.
The Australian economy has ticked back to growth for the first time since shutdown, according to the Commonwealth Bank's Flash PMI. The growth was largely attributed to the services sector as business reopen and Australians rush back to hair, beauty and massage parlours.
Australian design company Canva has nearly doubled in value and is now worth US$6 billion ($8.7 billion). The new, increased valuation comes after the company raised US$60 million in a new private funding round.
TikTok has opened an office in Australia, hiring former Google executive Lee Hunter as its General Manager. The establishment of a Sydney base comes as the popularity of TikTok in Australia continues to rise.
There are two remaining bidders vying to drive Virgin Australia rescue bid. Bain Capital and Cyrus Capital Partners have each made their final, binding offer to the airline's administrators, who now have one week to choose one.
Apple is finally giving in and letting iPhone users change their default web browser and mail app. The change is coming in the next version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 14, and will allow iPhone users to swap Safari for Chrome and Mail for Gmail (among other options).
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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