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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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    • May 15, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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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.

    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


    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    REVEALED: Epstein suicide note brags cops “FOUND NOTHING!!!”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 1:23


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    Will deadly Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak become next global pandemic?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 6:06


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    FUEL CRISIS: Diesel could top $4/L despite Iran peace deal rumours

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 4:52


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    Kumanjayi Little Baby latest, ISIS brides face arrest on return & $10b fuel plan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 13:28


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals NT child protection staff have been SACKED after six reports on Kumanjayi Little Baby didn’t save the 5yo. Plus, ISIS brides face arrest & Albo’s $10b fuel plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petrol Crisis: Albo's $10b plan to future-proof Australia's supply

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 3:40


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    ISIS Brides face ARREST after securing flights to Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 3:58


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    Kumanjayi Little Baby: Child protection staff SACKED after 6 reports failed to save 5yo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 4:24


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    Author Craig Silvey pleads GUILTY, Bondi RC Day 2 & RBA rates hike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 15:48


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea crosses to the courtroom where kids author Craig Silvey pleaded GUILTY to child exploitation today. Plus, RBA rates hike explained & Bondi RC told “they came to kill us”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why alleged killer Jefferson Lewis was EXCUSED from court today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 3:47


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    Bondi RC Day 2: "They came to kill us"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 3:00


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    RBA Rates Hike: Everything you need to know about brutal hike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 5:04


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    GUILTY: Kids author Craig Silvey admits child exploitation charges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 2:31


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    Iran Warship: Aussie submariners sent to bunks before strike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 4:20


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    Bondi Royal Commission Day 1, Aussies vs Iran warship & recession fears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 14:18


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks a harrowing Day 1 of the Bondi Royal Commission. Plus, why Aussie submariners were sent to their bunks before Iran warship strike & NAB’s recession fear grows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS: Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg talks humans on the moon & Katy Perry in space

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 19:48


    As the first astronaut to train under the Australian flag, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has become a national trailblazer. Chosen from a field of more than 22,000 applicants, she completed her intensive basic training in 2024 as part of an elite class of six. In this special bonus episode of News Worthy, Ben O’Shea speaks with Katherine about her journey from space engineer to qualified astronaut, diving into the European Space Agency’s rigorous selection process and what it really takes to make the grade. Katherine discusses common misconceptions about life in orbit and explains why missions like Artemis are vital for driving innovation and inspiring future generations back on Earth. Plus, she reveals her thoughts on the rise of space tourism and Katy Perry’s infamous Blue Origin flight. Katherine Bennell-Pegg is coming to Perth for a special breakfast held by The Nightly at Crown Perth on Wednesday May 27. Head to sevenwestevents.com.au for further details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bondi Royal Commission: Harrowing stories on Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 4:15


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    NAB CEO drops R-Word (recession) amid profit PLUNGE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 4:12


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