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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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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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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As the city finally looks at eases restrictions, Shannon Deery outlines the latest. Get more   

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The state government held off its latest restrictions news yesterday. Shannon Deery goes through the implications. Meanwhile Michael Warner joins James to analyse the Tigers’ Grand Final won.  

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Police say they'll be out in force to stop Melbournians breaking COVID restrictions with sneaky Grand Final get-togethers. Aneeka Simonis joins James with more. Tom Minear outlines some interesting spending by Australia Post, and Peter Rolfe has some unusual data about footy's biggest day  

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Captains of industry have written to the Premier asking him to open the state up to retail and commerce. Tom Minear has the story. Meanwhile Alex White has news of a bombshell from the hotel quarantine inquiry.  

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It’s the talk-about story: New Zealand tourists finding themselves south of the Murray. Tom Minear joins the show to talk the ins and the outs and the politics.  

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Premier Dan Andrews has outlined the easing of some restrictions in Melbourne. Federal politics editor Tom Minear was at the announcement and joins James to discuss what it all means. Meanwhile footy scribe Michael Warner brings talks about the biggest game in town  

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It's dire times for hospitality in the city. Investigations editor Matt Johnston explains. Tom Minear has good and bad news on the jobs and travel front, and Alex White describes a fiery day at Dan's press conference.  

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