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The Splash

by Herald Sun

Every morning Monday to Friday Walkley award winning journalist James Campbell updates you on the news that matters to Victorians. With expert interviews and analysis, The Splash is your morning briefing to keep you informed, prepared and up to date on all the news across Victoria, Australia and the World If you're looking for your news headlines quickly, search our other daily news podcast Herald Sun News Feed wherever you get your podcasts, or ask your speaker to "play the news from the Herald Sun"

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Episodes

  1. Labor and Libs' plans post election

    With the writing seemingly on the wall for the ALP, James Campbell and Shannon Deery ask what's next for the two parties. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show in your podcast app. And you can catch the video version of the show on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Debt, promises and The Greens

    James Campbell, Shannon Deery and Carly Douglas comb over the political news of the week - including who's promising what in November and where The Greens are at. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show in your podcast app. And you can catch the video version of the show on YouTube. See...

  3. Dan's statue and the country vote

    James Campbell and Shannon Deery cast an eye on the latest polls, talk about Labor's concerns for the west and talk about the mysterious statue and the former premier's reaction that it wouldn't be finished. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show in your podcast app. And you can catch the...

  4. The Splash: New polls, bad comments and Ben's weird wharfie call

    In this week's edition of The Splash, James Campbell and Shannon Deery discuss election ads, the latest polls and dogs in pubs. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show in your podcast app. And you can catch the video version of the show on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  5. Labor's hopes, the Nationals' fears and the Liberals' choice

    James Campbell and Shannon Deery discuss the ALP's chances in November, as well as the Nats' country stronghold under threat. See The Splash on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTMZM3xkiqnU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Potholes, Pauline and the last week of Parliment

    Herald Sun politics journalists James Campbell and Shannon Deery discuss One Nation controversies and our dangerous roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Prisoners, potholes and work from home

    James Campbell and Shannon Deery discuss the latest news from the election campaign including the Libs' push for hybrid trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Dentists and Dan statues

    James Campbell and Shannon Deery talk the Libs' new plan-on-a-page, Melbourne's nervous legal establishment and more. Like The Splash? Leave us a review, share the show and go to heraldsun.com.au for more state politics news and views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. Emergency episode: SRL madness

    James Campbell breaks into your regularly-scheduled podcast with analysis of the SRL secret tax with Major Projects Editor Matt Johnston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Ben Carroll’s awkward TV interview

    The Splash feed returns ahead of Victoria’s state election. Join James Campbell and Shannon Deery for the latest in Victoria state politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. No news on Facebook

    As the tech giant takes the extraordinary step of stopping news being posted to its platform, Tom Minear talks through the issue and the government response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Front page: Was the lockdown necessary?

    Health editor Grant McArthur joins the show to answer the question - did we need the five day lockdown? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Front page: The pandemic press gang

    There was a hint of optimism in the daily coronavirus press conference yesterday. James Campbell and Alex White were there. They discuss the latest in lockdowns, the government response and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. News today: Polls and needles in vaccine push

    Tom Minear joins the show to outline a new survey that shows many Australians are wary of the COVID vaccine. Meanwhile Shannon Deery outlines a day at the Dan press conference.- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Front page today: The PM and the pandemic

    Prime Minister Scott Morrison sat down with the Herald Sun's Tom Minear to talk COVID, the recovery, China and whispers of an early election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. News today: contact concern

    Contact tracing is under the spotlight as Melbourne grapples with outbreak fears. Tom Minear joins the show to discuss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Front page: Eddie's exit

    Eddie McGuire has announced his presidency of the Collingwood Football Club is over. Football writer Mick Warner discusses how it's come to this and where to from here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. News today: more quarantine concern

    A second hotel quarantine worker has tested positive for coronavirus in Victoria. Kieran Rooney joins the show to discuss the implications for the system and the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. News today: disturbing data on antidepressants

    Health reporter Sue Dunlevy joins the show to report on a rise in prescriptions being written for children. Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 available 24/7 Text 0477 13 11 14 Chat online lifelife.org.au 7pm-midnight Text 0477 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Kidshelpline.com.au Beyond Blue - 1300...

  20. Front page today: hotel quarantine deja vu

    As Victoria grapples with the spectre of another outbreak, political reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to discuss what we know about the latest COVID quarantine scare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. Front page today: hotel scare

    Health authorities are on alert after the virulent UK strain of the coronavirus reportedly jumped between quarantine hotel rooms. Kieran Rooney joins the show with more. Meanwhile Tom Minear outlines potential changes to the JobSeeker program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. News Today: Emergency State

    State politics reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to go through the government plan to extend the state of emergency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. Pies’ bombshell racism report

    Mick Warner, the journalist who broke the story of the footy club’s secret report speaks with James Campbell about the findings and the fallout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. News today: Albo's shuffle and jab answers

    Political eyes have turned to Canberra both to see the leader of the opposition's reshuffle, and for COVID vaccine makers to explain the rollout of the jab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. News today: the politics of the return to school

    As kids start to head back to school, state politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show to discuss the issues around covid and the classroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. News today: Childcare concern and Oz Day debate

    Susie O'Brien joins the show to outline concerning new data about Melbourne's childcare industry. Meanwhile Tom Minear discusses the political debates around Australia Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. News today: everything you need to know about the COVID jab

    News Corp health reporter Sue Dunlevy joins the show to discuss the rollout of the Coronavirus vaccine in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. In the mail

    Federal politics editor Tom Minear joins James Campbell to discuss the latest in the ongoing Australia Post saga, and we hear about Labor’s latest pains See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Front page today: Testing times for cricket fans

    In the final episode of 2020, the state government has boosted the number of people allowed to attend the Boxing Day Test, but many fans will miss out. State politics editor Shannon Deery with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. Front page today: Hole lot of trouble at West Gate

    It could be a bleak Christmas for workers at the city's troubled tunnel project as jobs are set go because of delays that have plagued the construction. Matt Johnston joins the show with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. News today: Toxic soil saga

    Efforts to solve the toxic soil problem that has delayed the West Gate Tunnel have been thrown into turmoil. Kieran Rooney with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. Front page today: Christmas energy gift

    One of Australia's energy retailers is set to cut electricity prices in the New Year. Federal politics editor Tom Minear explains what Victorian consumers will save. Meanwhile James Campbell outlines turbulent times for the state Liberal party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. Front page today: COVID normal

    It’s news Melbourne and Victoria have been waiting for: greater easing of restrictions. Kieran Rooney was at the press conference. Meanwhile Tamsin Rose reports on concern over two German travellers who were not put in hotel quarantine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. Front page today: Point Cook tragedy, cash for teachers

    Teachers who work at disadvantaged schools have been given bonuses. Alex White joins the show to explain. Meanwhile Alannah Frost joins to outline the latest news from the Point Cook blaze that claimed three lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. Front page today: Free Melbourne

    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.

  36. News today: Post-pandemic commuting, NZ grief and China anger

    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.

  37. Front page today: A scathing Lawyer X commission report

    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.

  38. Front page today: Melbourne CBD open for business

    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.

  39. Front page today: Country trains in turmoil

    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.

  40. Front page today: Budgets, bikies and more

    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.

  41. Front page today: Your state budget guide

    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.

  42. Front page today: big spending on new hospital

    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.

  43. Front page today: COVID immunity breakthrough

    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...

  44. Front page today: The war crimes inquiry

    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…

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  45. Front page today: Ambos under strain, SA under lockdown

    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.

  46. Front page today: Covid couch to gym health warning

    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.

  47. Front page today: Tragedy in Mernda, COVID concern in Adelaide

    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...

  48. Front page today: Big changes to tennis and footy

    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…

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  49. Front page today: A special prosecutor for alleged war crimes

    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.

  50. Front page today: Melbourne makes diabetes breakthrough

    Victorian medical researchers are starting trials into a drug that could virtually do away with insulin injections. Health editor Grant McArthur Joins the show with more. Meanwhile Alex White outlines what's bound to be a controversial plan on personalised number plates. See…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Every morning Monday to Friday Walkley award winning journalist James Campbell updates you on the news that matters to Victorians. With expert interviews and analysis, The Splash is your morning briefing to keep you informed, prepared and up to date on all the news across Victoria, Australia and the World If you're looking for your news headlines quickly, search our other daily news podcast Herald Sun News Feed wherever you get your podcasts, or ask your speaker to "play the news from the Herald Sun"

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