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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.

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    30,000 Aussies lost jobs, why Minns is attacking Albo & sports tourism questioned

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 17:22


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals 30,000 Aussies lost jobs as nation hits worst unemployment mark in 4 years. Plus, why NSW Premier Chris Minns is REALLY attacking Albo & sports tourism questioned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    30,000 Aussies lost jobs as nation records worst unemployment in 4yrs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 5:27


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    No Love Lost: Why NSW Premier Chris Minns is REALLY attacking Albo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 4:43


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    Game Over? Sports tourism questioned as WA Govt struggles to justify ROI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 5:40


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    More ISIS brides coming, CGT snafu grows & Ebola World Cup fears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 14:17


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why a second cohort of ISIS brides will face “full force of the law”. Plus, foreign investors hit with backdated CGT change, Ebola World Cup fears & fuel voucher fallout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    CGT DEBACLE: Foreign investors face 20yr backdated charges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:51


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    New ISIS bride cohort faces “full force of the law” as return looms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 3:47


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    Ebola Outbreak: 134 dead as World Cup fear grows over DRC's attendance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 1:26


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    WA Govt CAVES to criticism & offers “donate” option for $100 fuel payment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 5:03


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    Can Albo be trusted on GST, dangerous illicit booze floods bottle-Os & recession fear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 16:09


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks if PM Albanese can be trusted on the GST carve-up after the negative gearing backflip. Plus, illicit booze with deadly methanol flooding bottle-Os & new recession fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    GRIM forecast from RBA chief economist sparks recession fear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 4:04


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    Can we trust Albo on GST after negative gearing backflip?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 4:56


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    How to spot illicit booze with deadly methanol in Aussie bottle-Os

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 5:36


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    Angus Taylor preferred PM, Ebola outbreak & WA Govt fines kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 18:14


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the shock poll result that found Angus Taylor was our preferred PM. Plus, WHO declares Ebola outbreak is an “emergency” & the WA Govt fines kids for “free” bus rides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Preferred PM: Angus Taylor's shock poll result as Albo falters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 6:49


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    Ebola Outbreak: 87 dead, WHO declares emergency of “international concern”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 6:09


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    WA Govt fines 8200 kids for FREE bus rides, totalling $800k

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 3:35


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    Hantavirus Aussies are BACK & Budget war of words over “toxic taxes”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 14:42


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    They're back! New details of Hantavirus Aussies quarantine revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 3:30


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    BUDGET: Angus vs Chalmers in war of words over “toxic taxes”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 3:42


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    Hantavirus found in semen 6 YEARS after infection. Should we worry?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 6:01


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    Coles GUILTY of dodgy discounts, Coalition targets migrants & Trump's Xi bromance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 20:33


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Coles faces a HUGE fine after being found guilty of dodgy discounts. Plus, Coalition pledges to strip migrants of welfare & unpacking Trump’s China visit and Xi bromance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Trump in China: Bromance with Xi Jinping as AI deal looms large

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 5:59


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    Migrants STRIPPED of welfare in Coalition's Budget reply

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 5:49


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    GUILTY! Coles' dodgy discounts will cost MILLIONS in fines, says 7News chief reporter Chris Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 7:24


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    Budget wrap with Mark Riley's Budget analysis & Hantavirus Aussies latest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 26:47


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the Budget with 7News political editor Mark Riley. Plus, the WA Premier “in the dark” about Hantavirus arrivals & how the Budget started a war for new home builds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    BUDGET 2026: Investors to fight first-home buyers over new builds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 4:43


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    BUDGET 2026: Boomers vs young people in battle royale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 5:47


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    Hantavirus: WA Premier “in the dark” about passenger arrivals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 4:56


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    Mark Riley's Budget Analysis: “Risky breach of trust”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 9:54


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    Trump says Iran peace deal “on life support” in BIZARRE press conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 1:28


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    Pilots refuse to fly Hantavirus Aussies home & Iran peace deal on “life support”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 7:12


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why flight crews are refusing to fly Hantavirus Aussies home. Plus, Trump says the Iran peace deal is on “life support” in BIZAARE White House press conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Hantavirus Latest: Aussie passengers delayed as flight crews refuse to fly them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 3:51


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    Farrer fallout, Hantavirus Aussies return & Budget backflip looms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 15:40


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the Farrer by-election fallout & why it’s BRUTAL for one pollie. Plus, what will happen to Aussie Hantavirus cruise passengers headed for Perth, Sydney & Budget backflip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Hantavirus Outbreak: Where returning Aussies will be kept

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 1:19


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    BUDGET 2026: Leaks & backflips as Chalmers, Albo brace for criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 5:41


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    Farrer result great for Pauline, Albo & Ley but BRUTAL for Angus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:26


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    ISIS brides front court, Farrer by-election prediction & Budget rumours

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 13:03


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea outlines details of the three 'ISIS brides' who fronted court on alleged slavery and terror offences. Plus, why commentators are tipping One Nation's David Farley to win the Farrer by-election this weekend. Also, millions of Aussies are set to receive a cash boost in next week’s federal budget, but experts warn this could push inflation even higher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    ISIS brides front court on alleged crimes against humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 1:40


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    FARRER: One Nation riding protest vote to victory but who is biggest loser?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 5:39


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    FEDERAL BUDGET: Are rumours of tax offset giving us $$$ legit?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 4:45


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    Diesel could top $4/L, Hantavirus cruise outbreak & Epstein suicide note

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 14:02


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals diesel could top $4/L despite Iran peace deal rumours. Plus, Epstein’s alleged suicide note has been UNSEALED & could deadly Hantavirus cruise ship become next pandemic?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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