New South Wales has lifted more COVID restrictions while Victorians wait for the state government to announce more freedoms. Shannon Deery joins the show with more. Get the latest on these stories and more at https://www.heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of extra services and discount fares are among the changes in a massive shake-up of the city’s train network. Kieran Rooney with more. Get more information about aall the stories in this episode from heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police will set up a new taskforce in response to the findings from the Lawyer X royal commission. Genevive Alison has the details. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's the day that CBD traders have been waiting for, as business starts bringing back its city workforce. Genevieve Alison joins the show to talk about what we can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians face regional rail chaos in the lead up to Christmas after the industrial umpire gave the green light to work bans stopping maintenance on ­V/Line trains from the middle of next week. Kieran Rooney and James Campbell discuss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state government is under fire over transparency of their budget costings. Shannon Deery with more. Meanwhile Aneeka Simonis outlines a day in court for Mongols bikie boss Toby Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Campbell talks with Herald Sun reporters as they react to the State Government's 2020 budget, handed down yesterday. Find out what it means for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has flagged a massive investment in a new city medical precinct to allow the redevelopment of the Royal Melbourne hospital. Health editor Grant McArthur has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long a coronavirus vaccine will last has been a vexed question since the pandemic broke out. Now Melbourne scientists may have an answer. Health editor Grant McArthur has the details. Plus he and Tamsin Rose outline changes to restrictions and border openings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Chief Angus Campbell has revealed how Australian Special Forces soldiers were allegedly involved in the unlawful killing of 39 people. News Corp's Charles Miranda has covered the story extensively and sits down with James to talk through the findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VICTORIA’S rural ambulance service is at breaking point with crews being diverted from Melbourne to country Victoria to deal with the caseload, paramedics have warned. State politics editor Shannon Deery joins with more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians jumping back into life after spending months inactive during COVID-19 lockdowns may be leading to an alarming increase in heart ­attacks, breathing difficulties and other serious illnesses. Health editor Grant McArthur joins with more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are flowing for Mernda woman Celeste Manno who was found dead in her home yesterday. Crime reporter Aneeka Simonis with more. Meanwhile state politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show to talk about COVID in Adelaide and the implications for Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melburnians can look forward to a big summer of tennis, as the Australian Open's lead up events are relocating to Melbourne. And fans could even be courtside to see the action. Peter Rolfe joins the show to explain. Michael Warner looks at AFL rule and draft changes, and Tamsin Rose brings news of the Prime Minister coming to Melbourne.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Scott Morrison is setting up a special prosecutor to investigate allegations made against Australian Special Forces soldiers in Afghanistan. Federal politics editor Tom Minear has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian medical researchers  are starting trails into a drug  that could virtually do away with insulin injections. Health editor Grand McArthur Joins the show with more. Meanwhile Alex White outlines what's bound to be a controversial plan on personalised number plates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conviction of Jason Roberts over the Silk-Miller police murders has been sensationally quashed and a retrial ordered. Herald Sun investigative journalist Anthony Dowsley joins the show with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many Melburnians get ready to get back on the road after lockdown, Wes Hosking has some news about the city's speed cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state government has announced more easing of restrictions. Alex White was at the press conference. Meanwhile  new polling has come out on how Dan Andrews is going. Tom Minear also  joins to talk about how a Joe Biden presidency will affect Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Campbell is joined by The Australian's Greg Sheridan to talk about the ongoing race for the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne scientists have created a world first brain implant that allows people with spinal injuries  control devices with their thoughts. Grant McArthur explains.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.