The Splash

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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Health reporter Sue Dunlevy outlines the latest science news surrounding the outbreak, including trials of heartburn medication to ease recovery. National political editor Tom Minear talks education, and British political strategist John McTernan also joins the show to describe the latest UK parliamentary maneuvers. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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News.com.au's political editor Samantha Maiden joins the show to talk about the effects of school closures on vulnerable children. Meanwhile The Australian's Adam Creighton debates with James whether the lockdowns have been worth it. Get the latest coronavirus news at heraldsun.com.au  

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Erin Cook is an Australian journalist who covers Southeast Asia for a number of publications. Today she talks with James about how the region is dealing with the crisis. Also joining the show is News Corp political reporter Samantha Maiden to talk about the latest from Canberra. Get updates at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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Yesterday on the show, Malcolm Turnbull joined the show to talk about leadership and poliyics in the time of pandemic. Listen now to an extended interview with the former prime minister. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au  

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