The West Live is your daily talk show hosted by The West Australian’s Ben O'Shea. He’ll tell you the stories behind the stories and break down what is happening in and around Perth and WA. It’s live, it’s local and it’s the news made for you, when you want it.

News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks King Charles’ decision to strip Andrew of all titles and evict him from the Royal Lodge. Plus, National Political Editor Andrew Greene explains why Sussan Ley’s failure to land a blow while PM Anthony Albanese is overseas is a missed opportunity. Plus, cracks grow for the Coalition crippled by internal division and a lack of consensus over net-zero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals a major Gus Lamont update as cops DRAIN farm dam where 4yo vanished. Plus, an Aussie spy who sold secrets to Russia pleads guilty in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals an UPDATE on the cold case investigation into the suspected murder of Lisa Mott. Plus, an inflation spike spells bad news for a Melbourne Cup rate cut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why the NSW Govt is considering a legal defence for drivers on medicinal cannabis. Plus, Snapchat RELUCTANTLY accepts Albanese Govt’s U16 social media ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks a US Navy report of a helicopter & fighter crash in the South China Sea. Plus, why is Australia still importing Russian “blood oil”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, the Federal Government’s new environmental laws could kill off a WA critical minerals project lauded by Donald Trump this week during his historic meeting with Anthony Albanese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has completed a successful trip to Washington D.C. National Political Editor Andrew Greene explains why China has accused Australia of ‘bloc confrontation’ following the PM’s AUKUS endorsement from President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Latika Bourke gives a fly on the wall account of the historic meeting between President Trump and Anthony Albanese in Washington. From the take-down of Kevin Rudd, to the critical minerals bonanza deal with Australia, The Nightly’s Writer at Large also tells Natalie Bonjolo how reporters in the room were told not to play ‘Candy Crush’ on their phones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why Anthony Albanese’s Trump timing is perfect. Plus, Barnaby Joyce is headed for a messy divorce from the National Party. But will he get into bed with Pauline Hanson?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, on the eve of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s face to face with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Federal Political reporter Katina Curtis previews what’s on the dance card. Plus, why Jim Chalmers has rejected US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's calls to "decouple" from China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea speaks to Victoria’s Alpine Shire mayor about Porepunkah opening to tourists again. Plus, how today’s unemployment spike may influence the RBA’s rates call next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals what made Mark McGowan & Julie Bishop DUMP on Trump. Plus, a senior Liberal calls for Sussan Ley’s “apology tour” to end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why SA police have expanded the search for 4yo Gus Lamont as new theories emerge. Plus, the Albanese Govt spends $14m to sell U16 social media ban to Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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