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News today: police murders conviction quashed Nov 10, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: Melbourne's speed camera setup Nov 09, 2020

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As many Melburnians get ready to get back on the road after lockdown, Wes Hosking has some news about the city's speed cameras.

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Front page today: A nod for Joe, a poll for Dan and more freedom for Vic Nov 08, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: the US contest continues Nov 05, 2020

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James Campbell is joined by The Australian's Greg Sheridan to talk about the ongoing race for the White House.

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Front page: Neck and neck in the USA Nov 04, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: The Melbourne Cup and the US race Nov 03, 2020

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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.

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Front page today: Fight over conviction compo after Lawyer X case Nov 01, 2020

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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.

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Front page: The arguments over Alcoa Oct 29, 2020

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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.

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Front page: A bionic breakthrough, contact tracing and the boxing day test Oct 28, 2020

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Melbourne scientists have created a world first brain implant that allows people with spinal injuries control devices with their thoughts. Grant McArthur explains.

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Front page today: The politics of Melbourne opening Oct 27, 2020

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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 minister

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