10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Nearly 1 in 3 Australians say they're in financial distress, with cuts to JobSeeker and JobKeeper just weeks away

Nearly one in three Australians say they're experiencing financial distress, according to the University of Melbourne. The figures "suggest that not everyone is seeing the benefits of the economic upturn," said report author Professor Guay Lim.

Mining giant Fortescue has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030, as billionaire owner Andrew Forrest outlines a new green vision

Fortescue has brought forward its carbon neutral target by a full decade, claiming it will achieve neutrality by 2030. The push will be accelerated by new plans unveiled by chair Andrew Forrest to push into green hydrogen and renewable projects to both use and produce clean energy.

Hobart joins the federal government's half-price flights plan, as industry groups call out holes in the $2.1 billion tourism package

On Sunday, Hobart was added to the government's list of travel destinations for half-price flights set to run from April to July 2021. It joins additional flights to Townsville, Darwin and Adelaide following criticism of the government's $1.2 billion tourism package.

Openpay will let Australians split up the cost of private hospital procedures, marking new territory for buy now, pay later platforms

Openpay has signed a new partnership with St John's of God Health Care to allow customers to split the cost of medical procedures. Claiming to be the first of its kind to make such a deal, Openpay said it would give Australians without private health insurance more treatment options.

'Sweat tech' is on the rise, with 39% of Australians turning to digital platforms, apps and at-home fitness technology in the last year

39% of Australians used digital platforms to exercise during the national lockdown last year, according to a new study by Deakin University. Experts believe the increase in the use of digital platforms will continue, as Australians invest further in wearable fitness tech, at-home fitness equipment, and apps.

'The convenience of life': DoorDash's new Australian general manager wants the food delivery app to expand to cover more grocery stores and small businesses

Food delivery app DoorDash wants to expand further into grocery delivery and small business locally, according to its new Australian general manager.

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