10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawah says the government could do more to support the electric vehicle industry

Only 16% of Australians believe they are adequately informed about electric vehicles. BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawah says the industry as a whole is keen to see more government support in the space.

The average Australian is $10,000 poorer due to COVID-19, as the pandemic smashes the job market like never before

Jobs ads fell by 43% during the three months to May, the largest fall on record, the latest labour force figures show. It's the latest evidence of the enormous strain on the Australian labour market, with economists urging the federal government to reconsider cutting its JobKeeper program.

Atlassian is building the world's tallest hybrid timber building in Sydney as its new headquarters. Here's what it will look like.

Atlassian has revealed plans to build a 40-storey building as its new headquarters in Sydney. At 180 metres, this will be the tallest hybrid timber building in the world.

Australia's economy looks to be in surprisingly decent shape, according to the IMF, as it navigates a worsening global recession

The Australian economy has improved its standing in the eyes of the IMF as it upgrades its forecasts. The economy will still shrink by an mighty 4.5% this year, but it's a big improvement on the 6.5% fall the IMF forecast in April.

Dow climbs 300 points in volatile trading as investors weigh virus impact on economic reopening

US stocks gained Thursday as investors weighed the impact of the coronavirus on economic-reopening efforts. Bank stocks led a mid-day reversal into positive territory after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. rolled back post-financial crisis rules.

15 stunning photos of the Milky Way galaxy that will make you feel small

Every year, travel and photography website Capture the Atlas shares stunning photos of the Milky Way from around the world. Selections from the collection include images of the galaxy lighting up the sky in Antarctica, the Sahara Desert, and Utah.

The US may have seen 8.7 million coronavirus cases in March alone, new research shows — meaning millions went undiagnosed

The US had 8.7 million coronavirus infections during the last three weeks of March, according to a new study. Only 100,000 cases were officially recorded during that time.

At Taronga Zoo's eco-friendly resort, you can wake up with koalas to support local tourism and bushfire recovery for $542 a night

Taronga Zoo has an eco resort named the Wildlife Sanctuary where you can stay in luxury right on the cusp of a koala enclosure. Reopening on July 2 following the coronavirus pandemic, the cost per night has been cut to $542.

Many Australians turned to further education during their time in isolation – and these people are proof a career change is possible

As LinkedIn Learning has seen a 15% increase in the number of people using the service, it's safe to suggest that the desire to upskill during lockdown was at the forefront of many Australians' minds.

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