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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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