Every morning Monday to Friday Walkley award winning journalist James Campbell updates you on the news that matters to Victorians. With expert interviews and analysis, The Splash is your morning briefing to keep you informed, prepared and up to date on all the news across Victoria, Australia and the World
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As the tech giant takes the extraordinary step of stopping news being posted to its platform, Tom Minear talks through the issue and the government response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/18/2021 • 25 minutes, 57 seconds
Front page: Was the lockdown necessary?
Health editor Grant McArthur joins the show to answer the question - did we need the five day lockdown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/17/2021 • 22 minutes, 7 seconds
Front page: The pandemic press gang
There was a hint of optimism in the daily coronavirus press conference yesterday. James Campbell and Alex White were there. They discuss the latest in lockdowns, the government response and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/16/2021 • 19 minutes, 17 seconds
News today: Polls and needles in vaccine push
Tom Minear joins the show to outline a new survey that shows many Australians are wary of the COVID vaccine. Meanwhile Shannon Deery outlines a day at the Dan press conference.- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/2021 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
Front page today: The PM and the pandemic
Prime Minister Scott Morrison sat down with the Herald Sun's Tom Minear to talk COVID, the recovery, China and whispers of an early election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2021 • 20 minutes, 54 seconds
News today: contact concern
Contact tracing is under the spotlight as Melbourne grapples with outbreak fears. Tom Minear joins the show to discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/11/2021 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Front page: Eddie's exit
Eddie McGuire has announced his presidency of the Collingwood Football Club is over. Football writer Mick Warner discusses how it's come to this and where to from hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/9/2021 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
News today: more quarantine concern
A second hotel quarantine worker has tested positive for coronavirus in Victoria. Kieran Rooney joins the show to discuss the implications for the system and the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/2021 • 22 minutes, 6 seconds
News today: disturbing data on antidepressants
Health reporter Sue Dunlevy joins the show to report on a rise in prescriptions being written for children.
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2/7/2021 • 19 minutes, 49 seconds
Front page today: hotel quarantine deja vu
As Victoria grapples with the spectre of another outbreak, political reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to discuss what we know about the latest COVID quarantine scare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/4/2021 • 15 minutes
Front page today: hotel scare
Health authorities are on alert after the virulent UK strain of the coronavirus reportedly jumped between quarantine hotel rooms. Kieran Rooney joins the show with more. Meanwhile Tom Minear outlines potential changes to the JobSeeker program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/3/2021 • 20 minutes, 19 seconds
News Today: Emergency State
State politics reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to go through the government plan to extend the state of emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/2021 • 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Pies’ bombshell racism report
Mick Warner, the journalist who broke the story of the footy club’s secret report speaks with James Campbell about the findings and the fallout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/2021 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
News today: Albo's shuffle and jab answers
Political eyes have turned to Canberra both to see the leader of the opposition's reshuffle, and for COVID vaccine makers to explain the rollout of the jab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/28/2021 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
News today: the politics of the return to school
As kids start to head back to school, state politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show to discuss the issues around covid and the classroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/27/2021 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
News today: Childcare concern and Oz Day debate
Susie O'Brien joins the show to outline concerning new data about Melbourne's childcare industry. Meanwhile Tom Minear discusses the political debates around Australia Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/26/2021 • 21 minutes, 40 seconds
News today: everything you need to know about the COVID jab
News Corp health reporter Sue Dunlevy joins the show to discuss the rollout of the Coronavirus vaccine in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/2021 • 31 minutes
In the mail
Federal politics editor Tom Minear joins James Campbell to discuss the latest in the ongoing Australia Post saga, and we hear about Labor’s latest painsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/2021 • 23 minutes, 39 seconds
Front page today: Testing times for cricket fans
In the final episode of 2020, the state government has boosted the number of people allowed to attend the Boxing Day Test, but many fans will miss out. State politics editor Shannon Deery with more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/2020 • 27 minutes, 44 seconds
Front page today: Hole lot of trouble at West Gate
It could be a bleak Christmas for workers at the city's troubled tunnel project as jobs are set go because of delays that have plagued the construction. Matt Johnston joins the show with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/9/2020 • 26 minutes, 43 seconds
News today: Toxic soil saga
Efforts to solve the toxic soil problem that has delayed the West Gate Tunnel have been thrown into turmoil. Kieran Rooney with more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/8/2020 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Front page today: Christmas energy gift
One of Australia's energy retailers is set to cut electricity prices in the New Year. Federal politics editor Tom Minear explains what Victorian consumers will save. Meanwhile James Campbell outlines turbulent times for the state Liberal party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/2020 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
Front page today: COVID normal
It’s news Melbourne and Victoria have been waiting for: greater easing of restrictions. Kieran Rooney was at the press conference. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose reports on concern over two German travellers who were not put in hotel quarantine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/6/2020 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Front page today: Point Cook tragedy, cash for teachers
Teachers who work at disadvantaged schools have been given bonuses. Alex White joins the show to explain. Meanwhile Alannah Frost joins to outline the latest news from the Point Cook blaze that claimed three lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/3/2020 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
Front page today: Free Melbourne
New South Wales has lifted more COVID restrictions while Victorians wait for the state government to announce more freedoms. Shannon Deery joins the show with more. Get the latest on these stories and more at https://www.heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/2/2020 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
News today: Post-pandemic commuting, NZ grief and China anger
Hundreds of extra services and discount fares are among the changes in a massive shake-up of the city’s train network. Kieran Rooney with more. Get more information about aall the stories in this episode from heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/1/2020 • 28 minutes, 25 seconds
Front page today: A scathing Lawyer X commission report
Victoria Police will set up a new taskforce in response to the findings from the Lawyer X royal commission. Genevive Alison has the details. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/2020 • 20 minutes, 14 seconds
Front page today: Melbourne CBD open for business
Today's the day that CBD traders have been waiting for, as business starts bringing back its city workforce. Genevieve Alison joins the show to talk about what we can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/2020 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
Front page today: Country trains in turmoil
Victorians face regional rail chaos in the lead up to Christmas after the industrial umpire gave the green light to work bans stopping maintenance on V/Line trains from the middle of next week. Kieran Rooney and James Campbell discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/2020 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
Front page today: Budgets, bikies and more
The state government is under fire over transparency of their budget costings. Shannon Deery with more. Meanwhile Aneeka Simonis outlines a day in court for Mongols bikie boss Toby Mitchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/25/2020 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
Front page today: Your state budget guide
James Campbell talks with Herald Sun reporters as they react to the State Government's 2020 budget, handed down yesterday. Find out what it means for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/24/2020 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds
Front page today: big spending on new hospital
The government has flagged a massive investment in a new city medical precinct to allow the redevelopment of the Royal Melbourne hospital. Health editor Grant McArthur has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2020 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
Front page today: COVID immunity breakthrough
How long a coronavirus vaccine will last has been a vexed question since the pandemic broke out. Now Melbourne scientists may have an answer. Health editor Grant McArthur has the details. Plus he and Tamsin Rose outline changes to restrictions and border openings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/22/2020 • 22 minutes, 41 seconds
Front page today: The war crimes inquiry
Defence Chief Angus Campbell has revealed how Australian Special Forces soldiers were allegedly involved in the unlawful killing of 39 people. News Corp's Charles Miranda has covered the story extensively and sits down with James to talk through the findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/19/2020 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
Front page today: Ambos under strain, SA under lockdown
VICTORIA’S rural ambulance service is at breaking point with crews being diverted from Melbourne to country Victoria to deal with the caseload, paramedics have warned. State politics editor Shannon Deery joins with moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/18/2020 • 25 minutes, 35 seconds
Front page today: Covid couch to gym health warning
Victorians jumping back into life after spending months inactive during COVID-19 lockdowns may be leading to an alarming increase in heart attacks, breathing difficulties and other serious illnesses. Health editor Grant McArthur joins with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/2020 • 21 minutes, 52 seconds
Front page today: Tragedy in Mernda, COVID concern in Adelaide
Tributes are flowing for Mernda woman Celeste Manno who was found dead in her home yesterday. Crime reporter Aneeka Simonis with more. Meanwhile state politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show to talk about COVID in Adelaide and the implications for Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/2020 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Front page today: Big changes to tennis and footy
Melburnians can look forward to a big summer of tennis, as the Australian Open's lead up events are relocating to Melbourne. And fans could even be courtside to see the action. Peter Rolfe joins the show to explain. Michael Warner looks at AFL rule and draft changes, and Tamsin Rose brings news of the Prime Minister coming to Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/2020 • 30 minutes, 45 seconds
Front page today: A special prosecutor for alleged war crimes
PM Scott Morrison is setting up a special prosecutor to investigate allegations made against Australian Special Forces soldiers in Afghanistan. Federal politics editor Tom Minear has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/2020 • 33 minutes
Front page today: Melbourne makes diabetes breakthrough
Victorian medical researchers are starting trials into a drug that could virtually do away with insulin injections. Health editor Grant McArthur Joins the show with more. Meanwhile Alex White outlines what's bound to be a controversial plan on personalised number plates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/2020 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
News today: police murders conviction quashed
The conviction of Jason Roberts over the Silk-Miller police murders has been sensationally quashed and a retrial ordered. Herald Sun investigative journalist Anthony Dowsley joins the show with more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/2020 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
Front page today: Melbourne's speed camera setup
As many Melburnians get ready to get back on the road after lockdown, Wes Hosking has some news about the city's speed cameras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/2020 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Front page today: A nod for Joe, a poll for Dan and more freedom for Vic
The state government has announced more easing of restrictions. Alex White was at the press conference. Meanwhile new polling has come out on how Dan Andrews is going. Tom Minear also joins to talk about how a Joe Biden presidency will affect Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/2020 • 37 minutes, 53 seconds
Front page today: the US contest continues
James Campbell is joined by The Australian's Greg Sheridan to talk about the ongoing race for the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/5/2020 • 32 minutes, 50 seconds
Front page: Neck and neck in the USA
President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden were counting the votes last night. Herald Sun Columnist Rita Panahi joins James from New York to discuss. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose has more news about a COVID vaccine, and how Canberra sees the US poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/4/2020 • 22 minutes, 15 seconds
Front page today: The Melbourne Cup and the US race
Senior Herald Sun writer Patrick Carlyon was one of the few people to see the Cup live at Flemington. He talks with James Campbell about the day. Meanwhile business columnist Terry McCrann dissects yesterday's rate cut and today's US election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/3/2020 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Front page today: Fight over conviction compo after Lawyer X case
New laws to stop gangland crooks like Tony Mokbel getting back millions of dollars in seized assets even if their convictions are overturned are being considered. Anthony Dowsley has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/1/2020 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Front page: The arguments over Alcoa
Thousands of jobs and $800 million would be stripped from the country’s economy if Victoria’s aluminium smelter shuts, as deals to secure its operations hang in the balance. Investigations editor Matt Johnston joins the show with more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/29/2020 • 20 minutes, 41 seconds
Front page: A bionic breakthrough, contact tracing and the boxing day test
Melbourne scientists have created a world first brain implant that allows people with spinal injuries control devices with their thoughts. Grant McArthur explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/28/2020 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Front page today: The politics of Melbourne opening
The Premier today announced more details of the city’s easing of restrictions. Shannon Deery brings details, as well as news of a new skirmish with the former health ministerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/2020 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Front page today: Melbourne opening
As the city finally looks at eases restrictions, Shannon Deery outlines the latest. Get more
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10/26/2020 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Front page today: the restrictions waiting game
The state government held off its latest restrictions news yesterday. Shannon Deery goes through the implications. Meanwhile Michael Warner joins James to analyse the Tigers’ Grand Final won.
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10/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 5 seconds
Front page today: Eyes in the sky for grand final BBQs
Police say they'll be out in force to stop Melbournians breaking COVID restrictions with sneaky Grand Final get-togethers. Aneeka Simonis joins James with more. Tom Minear outlines some interesting spending by Australia Post, and Peter Rolfe has some unusual data about footy's biggest day
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10/21/2020 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Front page today: Business' open letter to Dan
Captains of industry have written to the Premier asking him to open the state up to retail and commerce. Tom Minear has the story. Meanwhile Alex White has news of a bombshell from the hotel quarantine inquiry.
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10/20/2020 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Front page today: the NZ tourists controversy
It’s the talk-about story: New Zealand tourists finding themselves south of the Murray. Tom Minear joins the show to talk the ins and the outs and the politics.
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10/19/2020 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Front page today: what the new restrictions mean
Premier Dan Andrews has outlined the easing of some restrictions in Melbourne. Federal politics editor Tom Minear was at the announcement and joins James to discuss what it all means. Meanwhile footy scribe Michael Warner brings talks about the biggest game in town
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10/18/2020 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
Front page today: Melbourne pubs in peril
It's dire times for hospitality in the city. Investigations editor Matt Johnston explains. Tom Minear has good and bad news on the jobs and travel front, and Alex White describes a fiery day at Dan's press conference.
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10/15/2020 • 31 minutes, 1 second
Front page today: The Shepparton outbreak
As country Victoria looks nervously at the state’s newest COVID hotspot, Kieran Rooney outlines the latest.
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10/14/2020 • 27 minutes, 56 seconds
Front page today: The good and bad of the polls on Dan
New polling has sent a warning to the government on what Victorians will put up with during the lockdown. State political editor Shannon Deery explains. Meanwhile Alex white joins the show to talk about court moves against our current restrictions.
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10/13/2020 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Front page today: Restrictions, Resignations and the death of a notorious bikie
In a tumultuous day for the Victorian government there was more talk of easing lockdown restrictions and also the resignation of Dan Andrews' right hand man. Kieran Rooney explains. Crime reporter Mark Buttler joins the show to talk about the death of bikie Shane Bowden, and Tom Minear goes through the latest news from Canberra.
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10/12/2020 • 24 minutes, 39 seconds
Front page today: the road to lockdown freedom
After some heavy scrutiny over Melbourne’s continued lockdowns, Premier Dan Andrews has announced some easing is on the way. Alex White explains. Meanwhile Michael Warner outlines all the drama on the field and Essendon’s woes off it.
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10/11/2020 • 26 minutes, 9 seconds
News today: Albo's budget reply and the West Gate repairs
It was the opposition's chance last night to put forward their budget vision for the country, Tom Minear takes a look. Meanwhile Wes Hosking outlines how the West Gate bridge is 'moving downward' and needs to be fixed, and Alanah Frost joins the show to outline health concerns caused by isolation.
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10/8/2020 • 21 minutes, 2 seconds
News today: Detention provisions scrapped
The state government has removed contentious provisions from a bill. State political editor Shannon Deery with more. Tom Minear joins to run through the fallout from the budget, and Mark Dunn joins James to celebrate 30 years of the Herald Sun.
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10/7/2020 • 32 minutes, 17 seconds
News today: the budget. Your complete audio guide
As the government last night laid out its plans for Australia’s COViD-affected economy, Herald Sun journalist were analysing what it means for you. In this special edition, James Campbell talks with our reporters and editors about the winners and losers in this year’s budget.
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10/6/2020 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
News today: income tax update
A day before the budget and the government is hinting at welcome news for taxpayers. Tom Minear has more. Meanwhile Shannon Deery has the latest covid and lockdown updates as well as some insights into the latest news on Cardinal George Pell.
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10/5/2020 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
News today: budget roads boost for Victoria
Ahead of if the federal budget, federal politics reporter Tamsin Rose outlines a government road spending plan. Meanwhile Michael Warner looks at the latest on and off the footy field.
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10/4/2020 • 22 minutes, 31 seconds
News today: commission takes aim over aged care covid planning
The handling of the coronavirus in nursing homes had come under fire from a royal commission. Tamsin Rose outlines the report. Tom Minear joins to talk about more budget news and Alex White discusses yesterday’s covid press conference.
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10/1/2020 • 25 minutes, 47 seconds
News today: Vic manufacturing boost in budget
The state’s beleaguered manufacturing sector is looking to win from the federal budget next week. Tom Minear has the details. Meanwhile Kieran Rooney goes through the latest coronavirus news as well as the fight within Labor over Jenny Mikakos’ successor.
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9/30/2020 • 22 minutes, 6 seconds
News today: Kickstarting Victoria after the crisis
Today, the Herald Sun launches a new campaign to restart our state. Mandy Squires with the details. Tom Minear outlines some early budget news and Shannon Deery on Dan Andrews' presser performances and how long he'll stay in the top job.
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9/29/2020 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
News today: latest on hotel enquiry
State Political Editor Shannon Deery on the latest hotel quarantine inquiry bombshell, and more on the upcoming budget and the response to COVID with Federal Political Editor Tom Minear
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9/28/2020 • 23 minutes, 40 seconds
News today: end of the curfew
Some happy lockdown news for Melbourne, Alex White on who might replace Jenny Mikakos, the week ahead in footy with Mick Warner and the sad passing of Dean Jones.
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9/27/2020 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
Today's news: Dan delayed but Mikakos fronts the inquiry
The Premier is set to front the hotel quarantine enquiry today, but it was the health minister's turn yesterday. Reporter Ellen Whinnett saw the proceedings. Meanwhile Kieran Rooney talks about the latest moves to ease te lockdown
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9/24/2020 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
News today: detention laws and health minister under fire
The government is under pressure over its controversial planned covid detention laws. State political editor Shannon Deery joins to discuss. Meanwhile James Campbell outlines new criticism of health minister Jenny Mikakos. Tom Minear also appears to talk new insolvency laws
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9/23/2020 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
News today: a class action over hotel quarantine
As lawyers prepare a historic class action over Melbourne’s covid quarantine, Mandy Squires joins the show with more detail. Tom Minear joins to talk about a vaccine plan for the virus, and Alex White outlines the latest from the state government’s response to the virus and the Westgate Tunnel.
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9/22/2020 • 26 minutes, 10 seconds
Government set to pay for Westgate Tunnel solution
Taxpayers are set to fork out hundreds of millions of dollars to help get rid of West Gate Tunnel’s toxic soil. Kieran Rooney explains his exclusive report. Meanwhile Ellen Whinnett outlines the latest happenings at the hotels inquiry.
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9/21/2020 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
The road out of lockdown
Professor Tony Blakely joins the show again to discuss Victoria’s path out of lockdown and the how soon restrictions may ease. Meanwhile, Mick Warner goes through all the latest on the footy field.
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9/20/2020 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Concussion, the AFL and Shaun Smith
In the wake of the landmark payout to AFL high-flyer Shaun Smith, Michael Warner explains how it will affect the competition in the future. Meanwhile Tom Minear outlines some dire news about the nation’s COVID recovery
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9/17/2020 • 18 minutes, 40 seconds
Sutton takes the stand at the hotel inquiry
As Melbourne overtakes Wuhan as the world's lockdown capital, more tough questions are being asked at the hotel quarantine inquiry. James Campbell and Ellen Whinnett swap notes. Meanwhile Tom Minear joins the show to talk citizenship tests and energy policy.
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9/16/2020 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Inquiring minds want to know
As the inquiry into the hotel quarantine fiasco heats up, Tom Minear goes through all the latest. Meanwhile Shannon Deery outlines a challenge to the state’s lockdown curfew.
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9/15/2020 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Covid cash news for sole traders and hospitality
As regional Victoria looks to easing restrictions, the government has more news for business feeling the lockdown pain. Kieran Rooney and Shannon Deery with more. And away from virus news, Tom Minear shares some interesting developments in energy dependency.
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9/14/2020 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Carrots and sticks from Spring St
The state government has announced a raft of measures aimed to get business back on its feet after the pandemic, but not everyone is happy. Alex White with more. Meanwhile Michael Warner goes in depth on a weekend of footy news.
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9/13/2020 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Curfew Confusion
It's the biggest mystery in Victoria: who asked for the COVID curfew? Kieran Rooney joins James Campbell to discuss. Meanwhile, Shannon Deery reveals some poll data that should send a shiver down the state government's spine.
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9/10/2020 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
The Curfew Blues
Answers about the real reason Melbourne's stuck under curfew have shocked both the public and politicians. Kieran Rooney with more. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose joins the show to discuss James Campbell's exclusive interview with the boss of CSL.
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9/9/2020 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Without a Trace
Victoria is looking to New South Wales to help sharpen its COVID contact tracing. Alex White explains. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose goes through the federal response, as well as the latest security misgivings over social video giant, TikTok.
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9/8/2020 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
Questions over COVID targets
Not all epidemiologists are in lockstep with the Andrews government’s approach on the disease. Alannah Frost explains. Meanwhile Shannon Deery and Tamsin Rose explain the state and federal fallout from Sunday’s announcement.
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9/7/2020 • 21 minutes, 33 seconds
Melbourne resigned to longer lockdown
The government announces extensions to the lockdown, leaving business groups seething. State politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show with more. Meanwhile footy has been rocked by more problems with its bubble. Michael Warner explains.
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9/6/2020 • 20 minutes, 44 seconds
Lockdown limbo for Melbourne
Business is reeling after the Herald Sun revealed a draft plan to get the state out of lockdown. Alex White talks about the latest in saga, while Tom Minear, the reporter who broke the story, goes into more detail.
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9/3/2020 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Footy final flees north
It's the nail in the coffin for Victoria's AFL season, as a Gabba Grand Final is announced. Footy writer Michael Warner joins the show with more. Tom Minear and Kieran Rooney outline Australia's move to recession and the latest moves at state parliament. And Wes Hosking outlines a new rule for our roads.
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9/2/2020 • 26 minutes, 36 seconds
The Lawyer X Files
The council assisting the Lawyer X royal commission has released a damning report into one of Victoria's biggest legal scandals. Anthony Dowsley joins the show to go through the findings. Meanwhile Kieran Rooney outlines the latest political maneuvers around the lockdown.
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9/1/2020 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Political frenemies
The war of words is heating up between the state and federal governments over restrictions. Tom Minear with more. Meanwhile Rebekah Cavanagh reports from a very unusual court case. Read more at heraldsun.com.au
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8/31/2020 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
The woes of a welfare state
It's dire economic news for Victoria. Tamsin Rose joins the show to outline that latest. And in happier news, Michael goes through what's happening on the footy field. Get the latest news at: heraldsun.com.au
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8/30/2020 • 21 minutes, 8 seconds
The long shadow of Lawyer X
Crime writer Anthony Dowsley joins the show to outline the latest twist in the long-running Lawyer X saga. Meanwhile Tom Minear outlines the ongoing strained relationship between PM Scott Morrison and Premier Dan Andrews. Get all the latest at: heraldsun.com.au
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8/27/2020 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
Canberra belts Victoria's China deal
The federal government has moved to squash Victoria's belt and road deal with China. Tom Minear joins the show to discuss his exclusive report about the development. Meanwhile Aneeka Simonis outlines her report about new moves by the AFP to go after the assets of the spouses of organised crime figures. Read the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/26/2020 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Ire over emergency plan
Dan Andrews has tried to calm concerns over the move to extend the state of emergency. As Shannon Deery reports however, there's no shortage of people lining up against it. Meanwhile, Tom Minear outlines whispers the federal Liberal party are eyeing an intervention at the state Liberal level. Get more at: heraldsun.com.au
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8/25/2020 • 20 minutes, 48 seconds
Emergency state
As the government looks to extend the state of emergency, Shannon Deery joins the show to discuss the fight in parliament over the move. Health editor Grant McArthur describes work inside our hospitals' covid wards, and Tom Minear talks about the return of federal parliament. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/24/2020 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Post pandemic projects blueprint for Melbourne
Infrastructure projects are being planned to kickstart Melbourne's economy after the COVID threat passes. Matt Johnston with more. Tamsin Rose outlines border closures, and Michael Warner talks about the week ahead in footy. For more on all today's stories, go to heraldsun.com.au
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8/23/2020 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Are we on the road to recovery?
As Melbourne hits the halfway point of stage 4 restrictions, epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely joins the show to talk for an extended discussion about what's next. Meanwhile, Alex White outlines the latest in the government's response. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/20/2020 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
Plans for eyes in the sky over Victoria
Military spy aircraft tracking your movements from 2km above — it was the government’s eerie plan to crack down on Victorians during lockdown. Tom Minear joins to explain why it didn't happen. Kieran Rooney also joins the show to talk about the latest covid numbers and new train stations for Melbourne. Get more at heraldsun.com.au
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8/19/2020 • 18 minutes, 38 seconds
Australia prepares for a vaccine
Tom Minear joins the show to outline the federal government's plan to get us all inoculated if and when a vaccine becomes available. Ellen Whinnett reports the latest from the hotels inquiry, and Kieran Rooney explains news of train line closures and upgrades. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/18/2020 • 29 minutes
Off and racing at the hotel inquiry
Ellen Whinnett joins the show to describe the opening salvos in the hotel quarantine inquiry. Meanwhile Sophie Elsworth goes through some good and bad news about superannuation in lockdown. And Shannon Deery talks through the latest COVID numbers. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/17/2020 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Bomber speaks. Part 2
Michael Warner joins the show again to talk about the second installment of his exclusive interview with footy legend Mark 'Bomber' Thompson, as well as the week in footy ahead. Meanwhile Alex White explains the extension of the state of emergency within Victoria. Getstories and more at heraldsun.com.au
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8/16/2020 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
BONUS EPISODE: Bomber speaks
AFL writer Michael Warner joins the show to talk about his exclusive interview with footy legend Mark 'Bomber' Thompson. And hear audio of Bomber himself as he discusses the lessons he's learned and the peace he's found.Michael Warner's investigation at heraldsun.com.au
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8/15/2020 • 19 minutes, 42 seconds
The trend is our friend
Do only journalists care about the ADF's role in hotel quarantine? Political reporter Alex White joins the show for more. Meanwhile Tom Minear goes through the simmering tensions between state and federal governments.
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8/13/2020 • 18 minutes, 14 seconds
The battle over the ADF and the virus
State political reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to outline the ongoing skirmish over the role of the ADF in the hotel quarantine scheme. Meanwhile columnist Susie O'Brien looks at a new study on the changing face of Australian families, and how the pandemic may be changing household roles. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/12/2020 • 20 minutes, 2 seconds
Andrews in the spotlight
On the front page today, premier Dan Andrew appeared at a state parliament committee to defend his government's role in the hotel quarantine failures. Political editors Shannon Deery and Tom Minear dissect his performance. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/11/2020 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
The hotel quarantine video
Investigations editors James Campbell and Matt Johnston discuss their front page story on an in-house video featuring the bureaucrats in charge of the hotel quarantine scheme. Meanwhile federal political editor Tom Minear relays the latest from the aged care royal commission.
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8/10/2020 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Melbourne strong and footy strange
Alannah Frost joins the show to talk about a dire day for Victoria and a heartfelt from a disaster survivor. Meanwhile Micheal Warner goes through a weird week in the AFL. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au
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8/9/2020 • 21 minutes, 21 seconds
Questions over data sharing
Today political journalist Tamsin Rose reports on concern the state government has been holding back data from their federal counterparts on the coronavirus disaster. Meanwhile Tom Minear talks about changes to the Jobkeeper program. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/6/2020 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Business crisis, the hotel inquiry and the rumour mill
Federal politics editor Tom Minear joins the show to talk restrictions and concern about the supply chain. Meanwhile Shannon Deery describes the first day of the quarantine inquiry. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/5/2020 • 24 minutes, 42 seconds
Politics on the covid front line
Alex White describes strange scenes in parliament as the state faces tougher enforcement of lockdown restrictions. Meanwhile Tom Minear goes through the economic costs to the nation of Victoria's new lockdown. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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8/4/2020 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Victorian business in shock
The state feels the economic pain with the news that wide sections of Victorian business will halt because of lockdowns. State political editor Shannon Deery talks through the latest news. Canberra correspondent Tim Minear talks about the federal government's help plan, and columnist Terry McCrann gives his view on the impact of the closures. Get the latest at www.heraldsun.com.au
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8/3/2020 • 32 minutes, 3 seconds
Stage 4
In an extraordinary announcement, the premier announced new restrictions within Melbourne and Victoria. Health editor Grant McArthur outlines the latest rules and what they mean to you. Professor Tony Blakely gives his opinion on the current restrictions. Finally, footy writer Michael Warner talks about the latest news from the season. Get the latest news at www.heraldsun.com.au
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8/2/2020 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
A dark day for Victoria
Politics reporter Alex White gives an update on the latest in the fight against the coronavirus including news employers could be prosecuted for failing in their duty of care during the crisis. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose outlines a 2018 report into aged care that resonates today. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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7/30/2020 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
How long will the lockdown last?
Political editors Tom Minear and Shannon Deery join the show to weigh in on the likelihood of a continued lockdown and the growing tension between Spring St and Canberra. Meanwhile Alannah Frost reports on a potential breakthrough in the fight against dementia. Get all the latest breaking news at www.heraldsun.com.au
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7/29/2020 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
Tough choices on elective surgery and hospitals
The government has announced halts to a raft of elective surgeries as it battles the pandemic. Health editor Grant MacArthur with more. Meanwhile political reporter Kieran Rooney talks about the latest plans around aged care. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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7/28/2020 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Could the end of the second wave be in sight?
The Chief Health officer hinted there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the outbreak. Kieran Rooney with more. Meanwhile Tom Minear updates the latest news with the virus in nursing homes. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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7/27/2020 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Drama for Hawthorn and new COVID battle lines
A Hawks legend makes salary cap claims about the club. AFL writer Michael Warner with more. Meanwhile Canberra reporter Tamsin Rose outlines the battle to protect nursing homes and an outbreak in Colac. Get more at heraldsun.com.au
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7/27/2020 • 22 minutes, 42 seconds
Economic gloom with a side order of pandemic
Both state and federal governments yesterday handed down updates on the financial situation. Our state and federal reporters tell James what the outlook is, and what it means. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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7/23/2020 • 22 minutes, 56 seconds
Masks, money and the navy
Life in Melbourne changes again today with the introduction of mandatory masks on city streets. State political editor Shannon Deery talks through the latest news from the front line. Meanwhile Tom Minear joins to talk about help from the navy and dire budget warnings. Get more breaking news at heraldsun.com.au
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7/22/2020 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
Debates around jobseeker and pay raises
The announcements around jobkeeper and jobseeker are out and now the politics has started. Tom Minear with more. Meanwhile investigations editor Matt Johnston talks about the latest outbreaks in Victoria and pay raises for public servants.
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7/21/2020 • 22 minutes, 34 seconds
The new jobkeeper and the quarantine inquiry
As the probe into Melbourne's quarantine hotels starts, state political editor Shannon Deery joins the show to set the scene. And as the Prime Minister prepares to announce sweeping changes to jobkeeper and jobseeker, Tom Minear outlines the changes. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au
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7/20/2020 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Masks on in Melbourne
The Andrews government has put down new rules about wearing masks. Political reporter Alex White goes through the details. Meanwhile footy writer Michael Warner goes through the latest in the AFL season.
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7/19/2020 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds
Cases surge, masks in aged care and Johnny Depp in court
Another day of bad news for Victorians as the COVID crisis continues. Alex White joins to go through the latest figures. Tamsin Rose outlines changes to aged care in the crisis. And in a world away from the pandemic, Europe correspondent Stephen Drill sits in on the bizarre Johnny Depp defamation case. Get the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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7/16/2020 • 27 minutes, 18 seconds
Footy's gone, but is the financial cavalry coming?
Footy writer Michael Warner joins the show to mourn the loss of Victorian footy for the rest of the home and away season. Meanwhile national politics reporter Tamsin Rose reveals a government reskilling scheme, and Alex White outlines all the latest coronavirus news. Get the latest at https://www.heraldsun.com.au
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7/15/2020 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Cracks in the system as Stage 4 questions asked
A potential workplace corona crisis is averted as Victorians start asking whether stage 4 restrictions are on the cards. Matt Johnston and Shannon Deery join the show for more. Meanwhile reporter Wes Hosking explains why Melbourne's speeding cameras may have been strangely silent, and Tamsin Rose talks Tiktok and Chinese influence.
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7/14/2020 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
The virus hits aged care
Spring St reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to outline the worrying trend of transmission into aged care homes. From Canberra, Tamsin Rose talks about the country's economy, and sports affairs reporter Peter Rolfe tells James about changes to one of our favourite horse races.
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7/13/2020 • 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Home schooling is back, but is the Grand Final gone?
Medical reporter Alannah Frost outlines the government's plans for remote learning. Meanwhile Michael Warner talks with James about the real possibility of an interstate Grand Final, and Tamsin Rose describes the latest political maneuvers with China.
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7/12/2020 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
Can Victoria eliminate the virus?
Epidemiologist Prof Tony Blakely joins the show to expand on his column in the Herald Sun today, arguing how Victoria can eliminate the virus. Reporter Alex White outlines the work done yesterday to battle the pandemic in Melbourne and crime writer Mark Buttler tells James about a fresh push to solve a decades-old murder.
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7/9/2020 • 38 minutes, 15 seconds
Businesses' overwhelming lockdown burden
What aid is going to be put in place to help struggling Melbourne businesses and workers now that the city is in lockdown again? Tom Minear joins the show to talk about Canberra's response to the COVID crisis. Get the latest news at https://www.heraldsun.com.au
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7/8/2020 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
Lockdown (again)
As Melbourne is locked down yet again, state political editor Shannon Deery joins to talk through the new restrictions. Meanwhile Tom Minear joins from Canberra to explain the national implications for the state's hardship.
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7/7/2020 • 24 minutes, 59 seconds
Will Melbourne be locked down again?
As suburbs in the inner north and west of Melbourne move into stage 3 restrictions and New South Wales closes its borders, the Herald Sun's political editors join the show to talk about the response to the threat, and the likelihood of more lockdowns. For all the latest news, go to www.heraldsun.com.au.
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7/6/2020 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
Virus field hospitals and all the footy latest
As the government takes the extraordinary step of creating a coronavirus field hospital, health editor Grant McArthur joins the show to go through the latest. Meanwhile with footy teams taking flight to keep the season alive, AFL writer Michael Warner explains the latest with the code and the real prospect of no games in Victoria. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au
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7/5/2020 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
Hotel quarantine fallout and schools concern
As more questions are asked of the way hotel quarantine was set up in Melbourne, state politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show to discuss the political fallout. Meanwhile health editor Grant McArthur explains how genetic testing of the virus is helping pinpoint outbreaks, as well as the continued implications for students and teachers as the next school term approaches. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au
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7/2/2020 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
Quarantine hotels and the spectre of home schooling
What's happening in Melbourne's quarantine hotels and will COVID force kids away from the classroom? Political reporter Kieran Rooney joins guest host Matt Johnston with the latest from the new coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile Tom Minear joins the show to outline where the defence budget windfall may land. Get more of these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au
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7/1/2020 • 21 minutes, 48 seconds
Suburbs in lockdown, states guard borders
Investigations editor Matt Johnston joins James to talk about the suburbs in lockdown and what's gone wrong with our hotel quarantine program. Tom Minear joins to talk about the national impact on Victoria's lockdowns. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au
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6/30/2020 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
More cases in Victoria, cyber-security moves and doubts over footy
Is the worst coronavirus news yet to come in Melbourne? Tom Minear goes through the numbers. He and James Campbell also talk about the government's plans to boost the nation's cyber security. Meanwhile footy writer Michael Warner joins the show to talk about how the game is being affected by the virus. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.au
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6/29/2020 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds
Melbourne's COVID clusters and a 40-year-mystery
Kieran Rooney joins the show to talk through the latest attempts to get the coronavirus under control, and what this means for your suburb. Mark Buttler, outlines a Melbourne cold case that's under the spotlight again. Tom Minear also joins to go through the latest political moves. Get more on all of these stories in the Herald Sun or heraldsun.com.au
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6/28/2020 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
BONUS EPISODE: Somyurek speaks
The man at the centre at the ALP stacking scandal sits down with James Campbell to talk about his rise and downfall.
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6/27/2020 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Qantas bleeds, Vic's virus nerves and footy mourns Kennedy
As the national airline cuts jobs to stablise itself in a dire economic environment, John Rolfe joins the show to outline the latest. Tom Minear goes through Melbourne's coronavirus numbers, and footy writer Glenn McFarlane says goodbye to one of the game's greats. Get more at heraldsun.com.au opick up a copy of the Herald Sun
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6/25/2020 • 32 minutes, 33 seconds
Military in Melbourne, defamation in court and a plea to the banks
The Victorian government has called for boots on the ground to contain coronavirus. Tom Minear joins the show with more. Business reporter outlines a request to the banks to help lenders, and court reporter Genevieve Alison explains a curious court case. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au
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6/24/2020 • 23 minutes, 43 seconds
COVID crisis grows, CFA anger and a cop-killer's day in court
Tom Minear joins the show to talk about the latest in Victoria's growing COVID crisis. Shannon Deery outlines a growing rift in our firefighters. Anthony Dowsley on convicted cop killer Jason Roberts' court appeal.
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6/23/2020 • 31 minutes, 12 seconds
Victoria's virus second wave fears
State political editor Shannon Deery joins the show to outline the latest coronavirus figures in Melbourne as well as the government response. Tom Minear updates the latest from Canberra, meanwhile Suzan Delibasic outlines which shopping centres have the highest problems with crime.
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6/22/2020 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Victoria faces another lockdown
Political editor Tom Minear joins the show to outline his exclusive Page 1 report on the latest on the Puneet Puneet saga. Europe correspondent Steven Drill reports on the Reading stabbing attack and Professor Tony Blakely discusses what Melbourne and Victoria must do now to quash the coronavirus.
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6/21/2020 • 33 minutes, 35 seconds
University blues
The cost for some university degrees is set to soar under a plan to encourage more job-ready graduates. Tom Minear and James Campbell discuss. they also go over Labor's latest troubles. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au
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6/18/2020 • 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Court showdown looming for ALP
Unions are set to launch a court bid against the radical planned takeover of the Victorian Labor branch. Political reporter Kieran Rooney joins James to discuss the move. Meanwhile, Aneeka Simonis reports on the death of a teenage boy in Deer Park, and Tom Minear has the latest post-COVID economic news from Canberra.
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6/17/2020 • 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Another day of Labor turmoil
Former Premier Steve Bracks and ex-deputy federal leader Jenny Macklin will take control of Victorian Labor under a bold intervention that also suspends all voting rights until 2023. James Campbell and Tom Minear discuss the implications for the state. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au
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6/16/2020 • 21 minutes, 33 seconds
State Labor in shock
National political editor Tom Minear joins James Campbell to dissect an extraordinary day in state politics. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au
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6/15/2020 • 21 minutes, 42 seconds
An Australian on death row in China
The nation was shocked over the weekend to hear the plight of Victorian man Karm Gilespie after he was sentenced to die by a Chinese court. Political reporter Tamsin Rose outlines his case, while Peter Jennings from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute talks about how the judgement plays into the current tensions between the two countries. Meanwhile, Tom Minear talks about the latest restrictions easing and Kieran Rooney explains a new move to give bikes more space on our roads. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au.
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6/14/2020 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
The global winners and losers from the pandemic
John McTernan joins the last episode of the current format of the Coronavirus podcast to talk about the big takeouts of the virus and the world's response to it. Keep subscribed to this feed and join us on Monday for a new show.
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6/11/2020 • 38 minutes, 3 seconds
What will we take from the pandemic?
After months of restrictions, footy's finally back at the MCG and the politicians are back in Canberra. Stephen Duckett from the Grattan Institute talks about what's going back to the status quo and what's changed in health, government and other areas of life.
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6/10/2020 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
The land with no beer
The Herald Sun's UK correspondent Steven Drill talks about the fallout from Britain's response to the virus. Meanwhile, News.com.au's Samantha Maiden talks about troubles with the government's COVIDSafe app
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6/9/2020 • 34 minutes, 3 seconds
After the protests
The AMA and other groups have rushed to ask protesters at the weekend's Black Lives Matter rally to self isolate. Reporter Kieran Rooney talks about the political fallout. He and James also discuss the growing numbers of entrepreneurs emerging from isolation. News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden and China expert Alex Joske also join the show.
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6/8/2020 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
Protests and public health
As thousands prepare to protest on the streets of Melbourne, authorities are concerned about the exposure risks of having so many people at the same place at the same time. Tom Minear joins the show with more. Meanwhile food writer Wendy Hargreaves discusses the latest easing of restrictions in the hospitality industry.
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6/4/2020 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
What we've leaned on the front lines
Intensive care specialist Professor Steve Webb joins the show to talk about how the treatment for COVID-19 has evolved over the short time it's been affecting our lives. Meanwhile, Tom Minear explains the government's home builders boost plan.
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6/3/2020 • 32 minutes, 36 seconds
Dire straits for local music
Entertainment reporter Cam Adams joins James to explain how the local music scene is being affected by the virus. Sue Dunlevy talks about the problem of 'sticky blood', super-spreaders and COVID 19. Meanwhile Tom Minear goes through the latest political moves.
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6/2/2020 • 34 minutes, 52 seconds
Public transport and pandemic
Transport reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to talk about how public transport operators in Melbourne are struggling to balance services with social distancing. Sue Dunlevy talks about the latest in vaccine research and Samantha Maiden and James discuss the politics of a renovation-based recovery.
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6/1/2020 • 31 minutes, 45 seconds
PM's plan for tradies as restrictions ease
News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden joins the show to talk about Scott Morrison's plan for tradie jobs and home renovations. Meanwhile health reporter Sue Dunlevy updates the latest in the medical fight against the virus. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/31/2020 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Public transport in crisis and a new cold war
Tom Minear joins the show to talk about Melbourne's public transport woes and tensions between the states. Meanwhile in part two of James' interview with economic historian Niall Ferguson, the two talk about the rise of China and a post-pandemic cold war. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/28/2020 • 48 minutes, 28 seconds
Power, tourism and junior sport
Economic historian, author and documentary maker Niall Ferguson joins the show to talk about the effect of the virus on the world economy. Tim Minear gives an update how smaller energy retailers are struggling in the pandemic and the good news that junior footy is on the road back in Victoria. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/27/2020 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
The lockdown variables for Victoria
Epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely joins the show to talk about the options for easing lockdowns in the state, while Tom Minear talks about the government and unions talking to ways to move forward in the post pandemic world. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/26/2020 • 41 minutes, 7 seconds
Helping kids cope with back to school
Author and educator Chrissie Davies joins the show to talk about how to help children cope with a return to the classroom. Health reporter Sue Dunlevy explains why there's a new pessimism about vaccines. And politics reporter Tamsin Rose talks about Australia's ongoing tourism tensions. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 11 seconds
Finally getting footy back
Sport reporter Lauren Wood joins the show to outline the AFL's plans to get back on the field. Meanwhile, News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden talks about Dan Andrews' moves to ease restrictions after the Herald Sun's Kickstart Victoria campaign. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/24/2020 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
School not soon enough for some
The Victorian government has outlined its plans for the return to school. Tom Minear joins the podcast to go through the details. Medical reporter Sue Dunlevy drops by to outline the latest trials to combat the virus and Greg Sheridan from The Australian discusses the ongoing tensions with China. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/21/2020 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
Give us a date, Dan
Victorian tourism operators are keen to get the industry open again and are calling on the government for certainty on the start date. Tom Minear talks through the debates around the beleaguered industry and border closures. Meanwhile Stephen Duckett from the Grattan Institute talks about the effects of the virus on private health. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/20/2020 • 37 minutes, 1 second
Kickstarting Victorian tourism
With school holidays around the corner, Tom Minear joins the show to discuss ways to get the local economy going. Meanwhile Sue Dunleavy talks about the vaccine trials being undertaken by US biotech firm Moderna. James also talks with McKinsey's Jenny Child about how Australians are embracing e-commerce. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/19/2020 • 38 minutes, 12 seconds
A cloud over childcare and holidays
Tom Minear joins the show to outline the fight over free childcare and why none of us will be packing our bags for a Queensland holiday any time soon. Meanwhile Terry McCrann discusses the ongoing economic effects of the crisis and the role of luck in the pandemic. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/18/2020 • 40 minutes, 15 seconds
Ahead of the curve in opening pubs
Tom Minear joins the show to outline the Victorian government's plans to get pubs, restaurants and cafes back open. Samantha Landy looks at the road ahead for the property market, and Sue Dunlevy talks about the latest scientific developments. Get the latest updates at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/17/2020 • 37 minutes, 59 seconds
Dark economic clouds but a silver sporting lining
Victoria is bracing for an unemployment shock, as Tom Minear reports. He also discusses with James the welcome news that the AFL is set to announce the resumption of the game. Political analyst John McTernan also joins to talk China and its relationship with the UK in the coronavirus age. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/14/2020 • 32 minutes, 47 seconds
Victoria's economic toll and our beef with China
Grim news as it was revealed that more than 130 Victorian businesses have already gone bust since the crisis began. Tom Minear goes through the numbers and also talks about the strange case of Queensland trying to buy an airline. Health reporter Sue Dunlevy talks about antibody tests, and Weekly Times editor Ed Gannon takes a deep dive into Australia's brewing beef war with China. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/13/2020 • 29 minutes, 45 seconds
Victorian hospitality in limbo
While the state's students and parents have some certainty around getting back in the classroom, restaurants, cafes and bars haven't been so lucky. Food writer and broadcaster Wendy Hargreaves explains the plight of the sector. Meanwhile Sue Dunlevy goes through the latest science and Tom Minear looks at all the goings on in Canberra. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/12/2020 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds
Back to school in Victoria
The Victorian government finally announced when schools will reopen this morning, and heath editor Grant McArthur has the details. Also joining James is political reporter Samantha Maiden to talk about childcare subsidies and an international student with a warning about Australia's reputation as an education destination. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/11/2020 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Lifting the lid on Victoria's lockdown
It's D-Day for Dan Andrews to spell out what Victoria's moves to open the lockdown will be. Stats political editor Tom Minear joins James to go through the options. Meanwhile an advisor to ex-US President Obama explains why Australia may be one of the few countries to have a V-shaped recovery. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/10/2020 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
Can the show go on?
While TV and streaming services may have been a godsend for many during the lockdown, the entertainment industry itself is in shock. James is joined by film critic Leigh Paatsch to talk about what's in store on the big and small screen. Meanwhile political editor Tom Minear goes through what measures may ease in the ongoing lockdown. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/7/2020 • 37 minutes, 33 seconds
Cedar Meats and the Melbourne outbreak
The Weekly Times' Ed Gannon talks about the virus outbreak at the meat processing plant and the implications for farming in Victoria. Meanwhile Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson discusses problems with the government's COVIDSafe app, and Tom Minear gives the latest on easing the lockdowns. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/6/2020 • 32 minutes, 57 seconds
Why a coronavirus could happen again
Professor Sarah Palmer from the Westmead Institute for Medical Research joins the show to talk about what we're learning about COVID-19 and the real possibility of coronavirus pandemics in the future. Meanwhile Tom Minear outlines how school closures are affecting the economy and the recent meatworks virus cluster. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/5/2020 • 31 minutes, 24 seconds
Melbourne's University blues
Professor Andrew Norton joins James to discuss the impact of the crisis on Victoria's higher education sector - and the wider hit on our economy. Herald Sun political editor also drops by to outline the latest moves in Canberra, and the national cabinet's special guest. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/4/2020 • 32 minutes, 4 seconds
The vaccine race
Health reporter Sue Dunlevy joins the show to discuss the many trials to beat COVID-19. Lauren Wood outlines the latest plans to get the AFL back on track and Samantha Maiden goes through the fight over schools. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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5/3/2020 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
The corona wars
Time to lift the lid or time to keep restrictions? Stephen Duckett from the Grattan Institute joins the show to talk about the underlying positions influencing Australia's pandemic politics. Tom Minear also talks with James about restarting the AFL and the status of Mothers' Day. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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4/30/2020 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds
All the President's woes
The Australian's Washington correspondent Cameron Stewart joins James to outline the troubles President Trump finds himself in. Meanwhile health reporter Sue Dunlevy talks about a new drug that could aid recovery, and political editor Tom Minear updates the latest in Australia's strained relationship with China. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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4/29/2020 • 26 minutes, 58 seconds
From heartache to heartburn
Health reporter Sue Dunlevy outlines the latest science news surrounding the outbreak, including trials of heartburn medication to ease recovery. National political editor Tom Minear talks education, and British political strategist John McTernan also joins the show to describe the latest UK parliamentary maneuvers. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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4/28/2020 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
Kids, classes and COVID-19
News.com.au's political editor Samantha Maiden joins the show to talk about the effects of school closures on vulnerable children. Meanwhile The Australian's Adam Creighton debates with James whether the lockdowns have been worth it. Get the latest coronavirus news at heraldsun.com.au
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4/27/2020 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Neighbours in peril
Erin Cook is an Australian journalist who covers Southeast Asia for a number of publications. Today she talks with James about how the region is dealing with the crisis. Also joining the show is News Corp political reporter Samantha Maiden to talk about the latest from Canberra. Get updates at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus
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4/26/2020 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Bonus episode: Malcolm Turnbull interview
Yesterday on the show, Malcolm Turnbull joined the show to talk about leadership and poliyics in the time of pandemic. Listen now to an extended interview with the former prime minister. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/25/2020 • 58 minutes, 35 seconds
Turnbull's views on the virus
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to talk leadership, spending and the world view in this time of pandemic. Hearld Sun health editor Grant McArthur also drops by to update the latest health news. Go to heraldsun.com.au for the latest news
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4/24/2020 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Seismic changes in the financial world
Economic historian Professor Adam Tooze joins the show to do a deep dive on how the virus has radically altered markets around the world. Herald Sun national political editor speaks with James Campbell about the latest in Victoria and Australia. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/22/2020 • 32 minutes, 17 seconds
Rental realities in the virus age
James Higgins from Gordon Legal joins the show to talk about what the covid crisis means for both landlords and renters. Meanwhile News Corp Technology editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson talks with James about the federal government's proposed app and the controversy around it. Get the latest updates from heraldsun.com.au
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4/21/2020 • 36 minutes, 23 seconds
The spectre of reinfection
News Corp personal finance writer Sophie Elsworth joins the show to talk about accessing superannuation early during the coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile Grant McArthur talks in-depth about the possibility of reinfection. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/20/2020 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
The virus and our kids
Joining the show today is Associate Professor Margie Danchin from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, to talk about the effects of the virus and isolation on Victoria's children. Grant McArthur and Tom Minear also join to talk about the latest health and political news. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/19/2020 • 26 minutes, 13 seconds
Know your enemy
Health Editor Grant McArthur has visit hospitals on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. He reports on what he saw. Infectious diseases expert Sarah Garner also joins James to take an in-depth look at the virus and how it works. Get latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/16/2020 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
A post-pandemic Melbourne on the move?
Journalist and author George Megalogenis and James Campbell debate the effect the pandemic will have on the different cities in Australia. Tom Minear also joins to talk about the rocky start to home schooling in Victoria. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/15/2020 • 28 minutes, 52 seconds
Why we can't expect a 'post-war' bump
Journalist, author and political commentator George Megalogenis joins the show to talk about the economics of the pandemic in Australia and its recovery. Meanwhile Tom Minear and Grant McArthur update the latest political and health developments. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.au
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4/14/2020 • 31 minutes, 52 seconds
A virus passport?
Science writer Tom Chivers joins the show to discuss ways of getting safe groups of the population out of the house. Meanwhile news.com.au's Samantha Maiden discusses the latest political moves around the outbreak. Get all the latest at heraldsun.com.au
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4/14/2020 • 35 minutes, 52 seconds
Australia's delicate viral balancing act
Epidemiology Professor Tony Blakely from the University of Melbourne joins the show to talk about the various scenarios for how the current lockdowns may end. We're also joined by Grant McArthur and Tom Minear about the latest heath and political updates around the country. Get the latest news at www.heraldsun.com.au
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4/9/2020 • 43 minutes, 51 seconds
Where to now for the AFL?
Herald Sun sport reporter Lauren Wood joins the show again to talk about the plight of the AFL and sport around the country. Tom Minear and Grant McArthur give updates on the latest from the front lines of fighting the virus. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com
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4/7/2020 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
Wargaming the pandemic
In 2008, Dr Adam Kamradt-Scott modelled how an outbreak would hit Australia. He joins the show to discuss the lessons we learned then and what to expect in the current crisis. Grant McArthur and Tom Minear join as usual to talk about the impact on Melbourne and Victoria. Get the latest virus news at heraldsun.com.au
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4/6/2020 • 37 minutes, 12 seconds
The virus and the race
American pollster and strategist Patrick Ruffini joins the show to talk about the potential impact the crisis will have on the presidential race. Regulars Grant McArthur and Tom minear also join to talk about the latest COVID-19 updates for Melbourne and Victoria.Latest updates at www.heraldsun.com.au
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4/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Dark clouds and silver linings in Melbourne
Today on the show, Grant McArthur takes an in-depth look at the situation in Victoria while Tom Minear outlines changes to childcare provisions announced by the federal government. Europe correspondent Stephen Drill also phones in to describe London in lockdown. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au
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4/2/2020 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
America feels the strain
Cameron Stewart, The Australian's man in Washington, joins the show to talk about the tenuous situation in America. James is also joined by Tom Minear to discuss the so-called 'bonk ban' and Grant McArthur for the latest COVID-19 news from Victoria and around Australia. Get updates at www.heraldsun.com.au
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4/1/2020 • 22 minutes, 6 seconds
Your workplace rights during the crisis
Today, employment lawyer Fiona Rothville joins the show to talk about the new government relief package, stand downs and other workplace issues caused by the outbreak. Get the latest breaking news at www.heraldsun.com.au
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3/31/2020 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
When Australian sport goes on hold
Herald Sun AFL writer Lauren Wood joins James today to talk about the effects of the coronavirus on the code and other sport around Australia. We also go through all the latest health and politics news with reporters Grant McArthur and Tom Minear. Latest update on the virus at www.heraldsun.com.au
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3/30/2020 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Time to hold the line
Today, health editor Grant McArthur gives an update from the fight to combat the virus, Tom Minear updates on latest moves from Canberra and economist Saul Eslake talks about the potential long-term effects of the outbreak. get updates at heraldsun.com.au
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3/29/2020 • 26 minutes, 37 seconds
A year in which decades are happening
James checks in with regular guests health editor Grant McArthur and political editor Tom Minear about the day's coronavirus news. He also talks with political analyst John McTernan about what the world may look like after the epidemic passes. For all the latest updates, go to www.heraldsun.com.au
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3/26/2020 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
Nurses: critical
Today James gets the latest with health editor Grant McArthur, the Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Smith and the Grattan Institute's Stephen Duckett.Get the latest at www.heraldsun.com.au
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3/25/2020 • 33 minutes, 5 seconds
The UK's reverse ferret
Today James talks with Herald Sun health editor Grant McArthur about the situation in Victoria, national political editor Tom Minear and the associate editor of the Times, Daniel Finkelstein, for a view from the UK.
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3/24/2020 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
Canberra's calls
Today James talks with Herald Sun health editor Grant McArthur about the latest in Melbourne, political editor Tom Minear and business columnist Terry McCrann. Get the latest updates from the Herald Sun at www.heraldsun.com.au
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3/24/2020 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
Lockdown
Today on the coronavirus update, James Campbell talks with Investigations Editor Matt Johnston about Victoria's decision to go into lockdown and with The Australian's Cameron Stewart about the US response so far. Get the latest news on the outbreak at www.heraldsun.com.au
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