10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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'You'd rather be here than almost anywhere else': The Australian economy is beginning its recovery, with Victoria set to lead the pack

Deloitte economists expect Australia's economy to rebound strongly in 2021. Australia will grow by 4.4% this year, with Victoria to be the standout performer, with its economy bouncing 5.3%, chief economist Chris Richardson said.

International travel is likely off the cards until 2022, says the head of Australia's health department

International travel is unlikely to resume in any significant way before 2022, according to former Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy. While Australia's vaccine candidates have been proven safe and effective against COVID-19, Professor Murphy said questions remain about their effectiveness in stemming the spread of coronavirus.

A company gave back $1.7 million in JobKeeper payments after a spike in sales – but the treasurer says other businesses don't need to do the same

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says companies which recorded strong profits over the last financial year won't be required to pay back the JobKeeper subsidy payments they may have accrued.

77% of Australians say they're willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new survey – but rules for those who refuse are still in question

Many Australians are willing to take a coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available, according to new findings from Roy Morgan. The market research firm's survey found 77% Australians would take the jab.

The world is 'on the brink of a catastrophic moral failure' by failing to get vaccines to poorer countries, the WHO warns

The world was on "on the brink of catastrophic moral failure,' over vaccine distribution, the head of the World Health Organisation said Monday. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was not right that younger, healthier adults in rich countries are vaccinated before health workers and older people in poorer countries.

Some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters are at risk of being delayed if the vaccine rollout doesn't pick up

Many Hollywood movie premieres could be delayed as the vaccine rollout fails to hit key targets set by the Trump administration. James Bond's "No Time to Die" and Marvel's "Black Widow" are among films that are likely to be further delayed if vaccine distribution doesn't speed up.

JB Hi-Fi's online sales soared 161% which, together with Black Friday deals, more than made up for lockdown store closures

JB Hi-Fi Group reported stellar sales results for the first half of the 2021 financial year. In the company's preliminary, unaudited financial results, it reported $4.9 billion in sales, an increase of 23.7%.

Airwallex are currently offering a corporate expense card with up to $500 cashback

Australian fintech Airwallex is celebrating their fifth birthday with a corporate expense card offer. Businesses can earn up to $500 cashback. Visit Business Insider Australia's homepage for more stories.

If you have the skills to keep up with a chef, you could win a gourmet BBQ lunch for you and 9 mates

This year has been a weird one, to say the least. With the pandemic keeping us apart from almost everyone we care about, we've all definitely earned some fun. And now that summer is finally starting (and restrictions are easing), we're looking towards warmer days spent with friends and family.

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