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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia Good morning, folks.

Australian demand for early super access has outstripped the government's original estimates, with 5 months still left to run The latest APRA figures show Australians have applied for $29.7 billion in super withdrawals. With the government originally forecasting $29.5 billion, the scheme has already eclipsed expectations, with five months left to run.

Google and Facebook are pushing ahead on content deals with Australian publishers, as the ACCC prepares to unveil a new compulsory code of conduct Google and Facebook are pushing ahead with plans to strike licensing deals with local publishers as Australia's competition regulator prepares to unveil a compulsory code that will force the tech giants to pay for use of news content.

New South Wales is pausing stamp duty for first home buyers, as it aims to boost house construction through the pandemic New South Wales is putting a hold on stamp duty as it aims to boost house construction and jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth': How Xinja got smashed by COVID-19, and how it plans to get back up Prior to COVID-19, Australian neobank Xinja was on top of the world, having sealed a $433 million investment from Dubai World Investors. However, with the pandemic putting that deal on ice, Xinja has been forced to shore up local equity as it rides out one of the most uncertain economic periods in Australia's history.

No, your entry to Bunnings isn't a human right enshrined in law, according to a legal expert Footage from a Bunnings in Victoria has shown a woman invoking her human rights after being refused entry because she wasn't wearing a mask. The mandatory mask order, Australia's first, was implemented earlier this month to combat the rising number of coronavirus infections.

Twitter contractors reportedly spied on the accounts of Beyoncé and other celebrities by creating fake help desk tickets Twitter contractors in charge of monitoring account security and fraud improperly accessed data from the accounts of celebrities, including Beyoncé, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Qantas and British Airways retired their Boeing 747 fleets after 50 years. Here are the jet's 12 coolest features that passengers will miss. The Boeing 747 revolutionised air travel when it debuted as the world's largest passenger jet in 1969. The first-of-its-kind shape and design of the plane allowed airlines to get creative, offering luxurious amenities such as onboard bars, restaurants, and lounges.

This estate in South Australia looks like a castle and is a popular venue for weddings. Take a look inside. The Manor Basket Range estate in South Australia looks just like a castle. It was originally built as a private homestead for Albert Pinchbeck, with construction completed in 1935.

The 3 biggest perceived issues stopping people from choosing electric vehicles According to the 2019 Nielsen report 'Caught in the Slow Lane,' only 16% of Australians believe they are adequately informed about electric vehicles. That's a lot of people in the dark when it comes to adopting a sustainable technology that can lessen their impact on the environment.

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