10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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The government has announced it will extend JobKeeper and JobSeeker while slashing the rate of both. Here's what it has planned.

The federal government has revealed it will extend the JobSeeker allowance and JobKeeper wage subsidies, while effectively slashing the rate of both.

'Inadequate and needs bolstering': Here's how Australia is reacting to the government's JobKeeper and JobSeeker changes

The Australian government will slash JobKeeper and JobKeeper payments from September under new versions of the programs. The revised JobSeeker will run from September to December, while a modifed JobKeeper will taper off through to March.

The RBA has directed the Australian government to spend its way out of the crisis, but warns there's no 'free lunch' in printing money

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has given the Morrison government the green light to increase debt levels and lock in a budget deficit this Thursday of more than $200 billion to support the economy during its recovery from the virus crisis.

'She's on the Money' podcast host Victoria Devine on helping millennial women feel more empowered when it comes to their finances

"She's on the Money" is a podcast designed to empower women when it comes to their finances. Financial advisor Victoria Devine started the podcast after her experience creating workshops for women about money.

Click Frenzy Julove 2020: The best deals on tech, fashion, and travel

Well, folks – if you were labouring under the misapprehension that the end of the financial year meant no more sales, you'd be sorely mistaken. Kicking off on Tuesday night, the awkwardly named Click Frenzy Julove is offering up a bunch of solid deals on tech, travel and more.

Ola is the latest rideshare company to add a business travel feature, as employees start returning to work

Rideshare company Ola has launched a business travel feature. 'Ola Corporate' allows employees to pay for a trip through a centralised account.

'I just wish her well': Trump comments on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's recently arrested aide and sex-trafficking suspect

During Tuesday's coronavirus briefing, President Donald Trump sent his well-wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently arrested on charges related to child sex trafficking.

Scammers are using COVID-19 to squeeze millions out of Australians. Here's how they're doing it.

Scams cost Australians hundreds of millions of dollars every year. In 2019, the dollar figure was just shy of $143 million according to Scamwatch, with 2020 already clocking in a loss of more than $52 million.

T2, CUA, Patagonia and Kickstarter have all achieved success off social good – here's how their strategy works

In 2020, it's becoming clear that the priorities of large businesses have shifted immensely. More than ever, businesses are making an effort to break the status-quo by using profits to foster their consumer community for the greater good, becoming leaders in their fields in the process.

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