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The new jobkeeper and the quarantine inquiry Jul 20, 2020

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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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Masks on in Melbourne Jul 19, 2020

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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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Cases surge, masks in aged care and Johnny Depp in court Jul 16, 2020

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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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Footy's gone, but is the financial cavalry coming? Jul 15, 2020

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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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Cracks in the system as Stage 4 questions asked Jul 14, 2020

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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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The virus hits aged care Jul 13, 2020

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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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Home schooling is back, but is the Grand Final gone? Jul 12, 2020

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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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Can Victoria eliminate the virus? Jul 09, 2020

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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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Businesses' overwhelming lockdown burden Jul 08, 2020

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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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Lockdown (again) Jul 07, 2020

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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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