10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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IT'S OFFICIAL: Australia is in its first recession in 29 years, as the feeble state of the economy becomes undeniable

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg confirmed the country is in a recession on Wednesday. The acknowledgement comes after the first quarter GDP figures show the economy shrunk 0.3% largely before businesses were even shut by the government.

How Australian businesses like Canva and Culture Amp are committing to support the black community amid worldwide protests for racial equality

Australia has shown its solidarity with US protestors fighting against racial inequality following the death of George Floyd. Black Lives Matter rallies have been held in Sydney and Perth, with more to happen in other states over the coming weekend.

200,000 Australian charity jobs are at risk as the coronavirus pandemic sees cash donations dry up

Australia's charity sector has warned 200,000 job cuts may need to be made if government support programs end in October. Analysis by Social Ventures Australia (SVA) and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) shows 88% of JobKeeper eligible entities would instantly be operating at a loss if their revenues fell by 20%.

This new interactive map shows which parts of Australia are open to travellers

A new interactive map published by Tourism Australia shows which parts of Australia are open to travellers. As Australia gradually reopens, some states and territories appear to be considering setting up their own travel bubbles.

Woolworths is giving shares to 100,000 workers to 'thank and recognise' them for working through the bushfires and coronavirus pandemic

Woolworths is giving more than 100,000 workers shares in the company as a 'thank you' for making it through a turbulent period marked by bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic.

Mattis unloads on Trump in blistering statement saying he's turning Americans against each other during nationwide protests

In a blistering statement given to The Atlantic, former Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis sharply criticised President Donald Trump and his handling of the current nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died at the hands of police last week.

Australian police chief says officer who knocked an Indigenous teen to the ground 'had a bad day'

A video showing a Sydney police officer knocking an Indigenous teen to the ground has raised concerns about police violence against Aboriginal Australians.

'Star Wars' actor John Boyega led Black Lives Matter protests in London: 'I don't know if I'm going to have a career after this, but f--- that'

"Star Wars" actor John Boyega was one of the speakers during a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Wednesday afternoon. "I'm speaking to you from my heart," he said to the crowd. "Look, I don't know if I'm going to have a career after this, but f--- that."

Director of the company that created 'Fires Near Me' explains how they developed the app, which became essential during bushfire season

Since his employment as general manager and now director of Arq Group, Tim Kuusik is the proud leader of the organisation that created 'Fires Near Me', the app that connects fire agencies with people in bushfire zones to communicate the risk level, location and recommended action.

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