10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Virgin Australia is slashing 3,000 jobs and axing budget airline Tigerair. Here's what else it has planned under new owner Bain Capital.

Virgin Australia has revealed its plans after its was bought out of administration by Bain Capital. Its new changes include simplifying its fleet and slashing 3,000 jobs.

The Queensland border is once again closing to travellers from NSW and the ACT

Queensland is banning travellers from NSW and the ACT once again. Travellers from those jurisdictions will not be allowed to enter Queensland from 1am on Saturday, August 8.

Deliveries of household essentials like bread and milk could be slashed by a third under Melbourne's stage four restrictions, logistics companies warn

Deliveries of household essentials like bread and milk to Melbourne supermarkets could be slashed by one-third if new rules that restrict staffing in warehouses go ahead, logistics companies have warned.

TikTok won't be banned in Australia after the government deemed it does not pose a national security threat

TikTok will remain in Australia after the federal government decided against banning the app, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. It comes after concerns were raised about the potential of the app to pose a national security threat.

The University of Melbourne is cutting 450 jobs in an effort to stave off $1 billion in losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic

The University of Melbourne is slashing 450 jobs in an effort to combat financial losses incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic. The university faces $1 billion in losses over the next three years.

The ACCC says influencers must disclose when they post sponsored content – but admits it has never penalised anyone for breaking the rules

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says influencers must clearly mark posts if they are advertising or sponsored content No Australian influencer has ever been sanctioned or faced a penalty from the ACCC for not marking their posts as sponsored.

Woolworths is trialling its own contact tracing tool in Victoria and New South Wales

Woolworths is trialling a contact tracing system across some of its stores. It will involve customers voluntarily using a QR code to check in and register their contact details.

The deadly explosion that devastated Beirut appears to have been far more powerful than the 'Mother of All Bombs'

A warehouse area at a port in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, exploded Tuesday, causing high numbers of casualties and extensive damage. The explosion is under investigation, a focal point of which is thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly-explosive material, improperly stored in the area.

Where to work on the Gold Coast if you're after decent WiFi and a beautiful view

It's hard to go without Wi-Fi at the best of times, and especially so when you have work to get through – but does that mean you should sacrifice good views?

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