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Carrots and sticks from Spring St Sep 13, 2020

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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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Curfew Confusion Sep 10, 2020

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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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The Curfew Blues Sep 09, 2020

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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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Without a Trace Sep 08, 2020

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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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Questions over COVID targets Sep 07, 2020

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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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Melbourne resigned to longer lockdown Sep 06, 2020

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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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Lockdown limbo for Melbourne Sep 03, 2020

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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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Footy final flees north Sep 02, 2020

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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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The Lawyer X Files Sep 01, 2020

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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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Political frenemies Aug 31, 2020

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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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