The Splash

President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden were counting the votes last night. Herald Sun Columnist Rita Panahi joins James from New York to discuss. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose has more news about a COVID vaccine, and how Canberra sees the US poll.

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Senior Herald Sun writer Patrick Carlyon was one of the few people to see the Cup live at Flemington. He talks with James Campbell about the day. Meanwhile business columnist Terry McCrann dissects yesterday's rate cut and today's US election.

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New laws to stop gangland crooks like Tony Mokbel getting back millions of dollars in seized assets even if their convictions are overturned are being considered. Anthony Dowsley has the details.

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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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