The Splash

Victorian tourism operators are keen to get the industry open again and are calling on the government for certainty on the start date. Tom Minear talks through the debates around the beleaguered industry and border closures. Meanwhile Stephen Duckett from the Grattan Institute talks about the effects of the virus on private health. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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With school holidays around the corner, Tom Minear joins the show to discuss ways to get the local economy going. Meanwhile Sue Dunleavy talks about the vaccine trials being undertaken by US biotech firm Moderna. James also talks with McKinsey's Jenny Child about how Australians are embracing e-commerce. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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Tom Minear joins the show to outline the fight over free childcare and why none of us will be packing our bags for a Queensland holiday any time soon. Meanwhile Terry McCrann discusses the ongoing economic effects of the crisis and the role of luck in the pandemic. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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Tom Minear joins the show to outline the Victorian government's plans to get pubs, restaurants and cafes back open. Samantha Landy looks at the road ahead for the property market, and Sue Dunlevy talks about the latest scientific developments. Get the latest updates at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus   

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Victoria is bracing for an unemployment shock, as Tom Minear reports. He also discusses with James the welcome news that the AFL is set to announce the resumption of the game. Political analyst John McTernan also joins to talk China and its relationship with the UK in the coronavirus age. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus If you or someone you know is in need of help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 636  

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Grim news as it was revealed that more than 130 Victorian businesses have already gone bust since the crisis began. Tom Minear goes through the numbers and also talks about the strange case of Queensland trying to buy an airline. Health reporter Sue Dunlevy talks about antibody tests, and Weekly Times editor Ed Gannon takes a deep dive into Australia's brewing beef war with China. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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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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