The border between NSW and Victoria closed this morning with Greater Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire entering six weeks of stage three COVID-19 restrictions from midnight tonight.
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by The Age's city editor Bianca Hall to discuss how Victoria is coping with the impending lockdown and the impact on the rest of the country.

The border between NSW and Victoria closed this morning with Greater Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire entering six weeks of stage three COVID-19 restrictions from midnight tonight. In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Fby%2Ftory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-4970">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by The Age's city editor&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Fby%2Fbianca-hall-hvece" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/bianca-hall-hvece" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-4971">Bianca Hall</a>&nbsp;to discuss how Victoria is coping with the impending lockdown and the impact on the rest of the country.

'Horror and resignation': how will Melbourne cope with a second lockdown?

Indonesia is tipped to become Asia's third coronavirus epicentre with daily infection rates expected to rise to 4000 per day by October. 
Yesterday, the 17,000 islands reported 1209 new cases and 70 deaths.
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by South-East Asia correspondent James Massola to discuss the challenges Indonesia faces in trying to contain the virus.

Indonesia is tipped to become Asia's third coronavirus epicentre with daily infection rates expected to rise to 4000 per day by October.&nbsp; Yesterday, the 17,000 islands reported 1209 new cases and 70 deaths. In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Fby%2Ftory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-3750">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by South-East Asia correspondent&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Fby%2Fjames-massola-hvf20" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/james-massola-hvf20" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-3751">James Massola</a>&nbsp;to discuss the challenges Indonesia faces in trying to contain the virus.

Indonesia: the coronavirus hotspot next door

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the border between Victoria and New South Wales will close at midnight on Tuesday after an alarming surge of coronavirus infections. Today, Victoria reported 127 new cases, this is the state's highest daily increase since the pandemic began.
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by The Age's news director Patrick Elligett to discuss the escalating coronavirus crisis in Victoria.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the border between Victoria and New South Wales will close at midnight on Tuesday after an alarming surge of coronavirus infections. Today, Victoria reported 127 new cases, this is the state's highest daily increase since the pandemic began. In this episode, national editor&nbsp;Tory Maguire&nbsp;is joined by The Age's news director&nbsp;Patrick Elligett&nbsp;to discuss the escalating coronavirus crisis in Victoria.

Take two: NSW-Victoria border to shut as cases rise

Australia has joined the United Kingdom in offering Hong Kong residents refuge after the territory was engulfed by a fresh wave of protests and arrests over China’s new security laws. 


In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by China correspondent Eryk Bagshaw to discuss the unrest in Hong Kong and how it may impact our diplomatic relations with China.

Australia has joined the United Kingdom in offering Hong Kong residents refuge after the territory was engulfed by a fresh wave of protests and arrests over China&rsquo;s new security laws.&nbsp;
 In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-9185">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by China correspondent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/eryk-bagshaw-hvf7y" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/eryk-bagshaw-hvf7y" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-9186">Eryk Bagshaw</a>&nbsp;to discuss the unrest in Hong Kong and how it may impact our diplomatic relations with China.

Police state: the future of life in Hong Kong

Australia's entertainment industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, KPMG released an audit report of the Sydney Theatre Company that cast 'significant doubt' over the company's chance of staying afloat. At the same time, international circus group Cirque due Soleil announced they were in almost $1 billion in debt and needed to cut at least 3,500 staff. 
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by senior culture writer Nathanael Cooper to discuss the future of the Sydney Theatre Company and the now-bankrupt Cirque du Soleil.

Australia's entertainment industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, KPMG released an audit report of the Sydney Theatre Company that cast 'significant doubt' over the company's chance of staying afloat. At the same time, international circus group Cirque due Soleil announced they were in almost $1 billion in debt and needed to cut at least 3,500 staff.&nbsp; In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-6407">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by senior culture writer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/nathanael-cooper-gmdimj" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-6408">Nathanael Cooper</a>&nbsp;to discuss the future of the Sydney Theatre Company and the now-bankrupt Cirque du Soleil.

Can the entertainment industry survive the coronavirus curtain call?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a 10-year defence strategy which will open the door to investing in new weapons technology. The strategy includes purchasing long-range anti-ship missiles from the US to support its fleet of Super Hornets fighter aircraft.
In this episode, Sunday Age editor David King is joined by foreign affairs and national security correspondent Anthony Galloway to discuss the strategy and how it will impact Australia geopolitically.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a 10-year defence strategy which will open the door to investing in new weapons technology. The strategy includes purchasing long-range anti-ship missiles from the US to support its fleet of Super Hornets fighter aircraft. In this episode, Sunday Age editor David King is joined by foreign affairs and national security correspondent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/anthony-galloway-p4yvn5" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-3993">Anthony Galloway</a>&nbsp;to discuss the strategy and how it will impact Australia geopolitically.

Why is Australia investing in new weapons technology?

Over the past week, there has been a small spate of encouraging signs pointing towards a rebound in the global economy but does the data actually indicate we're on the road to recovery? 
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by senior business columnist Stephen Bartholomeusz to discuss the state of the global financial markets.

Over the past week, there has been a small spate of encouraging signs pointing towards a rebound in the global economy but does the data actually indicate we're on the road to recovery?&nbsp; In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-8483">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by senior business columnist Stephen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/stephen-bartholomeusz-h0yjtd" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-8484">Bartholomeusz</a>&nbsp;to discuss the state of the global financial markets.

Is pandemic markets mayhem 'unknowable'?

In a confidential briefing to troops at SAS headquarters, Major-General Adam Findlay admitted some elite Australian soldiers committed war crimes in Afganistan. He blamed the atrocities on "poor moral leadership" and also admitted some of the crimes had been deliberately covered up.  
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by investigative journalist Nick McKenzie to discuss the briefing and the long-awaited Bereton report into SAS misconduct that's due to be delivered in the coming weeks.

In a confidential briefing to troops at SAS headquarters, Major-General Adam Findlay admitted some elite Australian soldiers committed war crimes in Afganistan. He blamed the atrocities on "poor moral leadership" and also admitted some of the crimes had been deliberately covered up.&nbsp;&nbsp; In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Fby%2Ftory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-3250">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by investigative journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/nick-mckenzie-hve6q" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-3251">Nick McKenzie</a>&nbsp;to discuss the briefing and the long-awaited Bereton report into SAS misconduct that's due to be delivered in the coming weeks.

'Culture of poor leadership': War crimes in Afghanistan admitted

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The global aviation industry has been decimated by the coronavirus crisis and Australia’s flagship airline has not been spared the pain.
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by business reporter Patrick Hatch to discuss Qantas's three-year plan to save $15 billion in costs. The airline announced the plan yesterday, stating their international flights would not resume for at least the next year and they would have to lose 20% of their staff as a result.

The global aviation industry has been decimated by the coronavirus crisis and Australia&rsquo;s flagship airline has not been spared the pain. In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Fby%2Ftory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-661">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by business reporter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/patrick-hatch-hvf90" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-662">Patrick Hatch</a> to discuss Qantas's three-year plan to save $15 billion in costs. The airline announced the plan yesterday, stating their international flights would not resume for at least the next year and they would have to lose 20% of their staff as a result.

The turbulent future of Australia's aviation industry

On Wednesday afternoon, The ABC announced a range of cost-saving moves under a new five-year strategy aimed at saving $40 million and attracting younger audiences.
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by media and telecommunications reporter Zoe Samios to discuss the measures which will include the loss of 250 jobs, reduced episodes of popular shows like Foreign Correspondent, and the axing of the 7:45 am radio news bulletin.

On Wednesday afternoon, The ABC announced a range of cost-saving moves under a new five-year strategy aimed at saving $40 million and attracting younger audiences. In this episode, national editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-6926">Tory Maguire</a>&nbsp;is joined by media and telecommunications reporter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/zoe-samios-p4yvph" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-6927">Zoe Samios</a>&nbsp;to discuss the measures which will include the loss of 250 jobs, reduced episodes of popular shows like&nbsp;Foreign Correspondent,&nbsp;and the axing of the 7:45 am radio news bulletin.

Why is the ABC restructuring?

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