10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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The Morrison government is being warned off messing with compulsory super for the 'vague promise' of a wage increase

Findings from the government's Retirement Income Review has already stirred up debate, after opening the door for another freeze of compulsory super.

Apple and Google have told the ACCC that their app marketplaces encourage competition – but a major developer disagrees

After first focusing on the media, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is now taking a close look at how decisions by the major platforms are affecting the development and use of mobile applications.

You can now actually buy products from IKEA's app in Australia

IKEA has launched a new app that finally lets customers purchase items. Previously, you could only browse on the platform. Customers can also create shopping lists and add items to their favourites.

Aussie scientists have found a new way to make diamonds – and it could have broader implications

Australian scientists are part of a team that have developed a different way to make diamonds. The team, which includes scientists from the Australian National University and RMIT, found a way to make the type of diamonds used for engagement rings and another type of diamond called Lonsdaleite by using pressure, rather than high temperatures.

Coronavirus vaccine czar said Moderna will seek an emergency use authorization for its vaccine by the end of November

Moderna, the biotech company that last week announced the results of its COVID-19 vaccine, will apply with the Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use authorization by the end of the month, Moncef Slaoui, the head of the White House Operation "Warp Speed" said Sunday.

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is 'embarrassed that more people in the party aren't speaking up' against Trump's refusal to concede

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan said on Sunday that he's "embarrassed" members of his own party are staying silent while President Donald Trump continues to refuse to concede to Joe Biden.

Bitcoin is 'here to stay' thanks to huge demand from millennials, BlackRock's Rick Rieder says

Bitcoin is "is here to stay," BlackRock's chief investment officer of fixed income Rick Rieder told CNBC on Friday. Rieder pointed to millenials openness to cryptocurrencies and digital payments as one reason why the popular crypto currency isn't going anywhere.

A coffin maker says he feels 'cheated' after he sold a rare meteorite that smashed through the roof of his home for $14,000 but reports say its worth $1.8 million

A 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite crashed through the roof of an Indonesian coffin maker's home. Josua Hutagalung, 33, was working on a coffin outside his house in Kolang, North Sumatra, when he heard a loud booming sound and decided to investigate and found the 2.1kg rock.

Harley Davidson tattoos exemplify a major branding concept. TED Talk regular Simon Sinek explains how.

For those with a keen interest in business and self-development, the name Simon Sinek is likely one you've already heard.

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