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News today: Toxic soil saga Dec 08, 2020

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Efforts to solve the toxic soil problem that has delayed the West Gate Tunnel have been thrown into turmoil. Kieran Rooney with more.

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Front page today: Christmas energy gift Dec 07, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: COVID normal Dec 06, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: Point Cook tragedy, cash for teachers Dec 03, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: Free Melbourne Dec 02, 2020

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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.au

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News today: Post-pandemic commuting, NZ grief and China anger Dec 01, 2020

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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.au

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Front page today: A scathing Lawyer X commission report Nov 30, 2020

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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.au

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Front page today: Melbourne CBD open for business Nov 29, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: Country trains in turmoil Nov 26, 2020

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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 discuss

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Front page today: Budgets, bikies and more Nov 25, 2020

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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.

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