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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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    King STRIPS Andrew's titles & Coalition's shocking week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 3:45


    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.

    King STRIPS titles, home from Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:31


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    SHOCKER: Coalition's own goals give Albo a pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 3:45


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    Gus Lamont update & Aussie spy's Russia crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 10:56


    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.

    Gus Lamont: Cops DRAIN dam on property

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:00


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    Aussie spy GUILTY of selling secrets to Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 4:24


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    Lisa Mott cold case update & inflation spikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 9:19


    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.

    Inflation spike bad news for Melb Cup rate cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 5:19


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    UPDATE: Lisa Mott cold case has grim twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 2:24


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    Legalising stoned drivers & Snapchat agrees to U16 ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 9:08


    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.

    Snapchat RELUCTANTLY agrees to U16 social media ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 3:38


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    NSW Govt considers legalising stoned drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 3:56


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    US Navy crashes in South China Sea & Russian blood oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 11:19


    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.

    Police union fear sovereign citizen threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 3:44


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    US Navy fighter, chopper crash in South China Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:38


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    Australia importing Russian “blood oil”. Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 3:18


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    Could the Federal Government's new environmental laws kill off a WA critical minerals project?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 5:58


    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.

    Environmental law shift threatens WA plant key in $13b deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 3:06


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    Beijing's warning after PM scores Trump AUKUS endorsement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:40


    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.

    PM wraps up D.C. trip & China's blunt warning over AUKUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:40


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    Aussie journalist's come-back after Donald Trump swipe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 8:05


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    Donald Trump backs-in AUKUS to get it DONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 1:39


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    BIG bucks behind US critical minerals deal with Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 4:48


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    Brutal insult behind Trump's embarrassing take-down of Aussie Ambassador

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 7:17


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    INSIDE the Trump Albo love fest - Latika Bourke's fascinating first hand account

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 21:59


    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.

    Albo's Trump timing pays off & Barnaby's messy Nats divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 10:39


    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.

    Telethon smashes record with $90m total

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 7:05


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     Barnaby's messy Nats divorce & One Nation dalliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 5:14


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    Albo's Trump timing is perfect. Here's why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 3:58


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    Albanese-Trump meeting preview & US calls for China "decoupling"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 10:03


    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.

    What to expect when Albo meets with Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 6:03


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    Jim Chalmers rejects top US officials' calls to ‘decouple' from China

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 2:56


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    Porepunkah opens to tourism & unemployment spike

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 14:52


    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.

    Unemployment spike fuels rates cut speculation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 6:34


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    Local mayor pitches Porepunkah as tourism reopens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 7:02


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    McGowan and J-Bish DUMP on Trump & Lib friendly fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 7:44


    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.

    Roger Cook cuts deal with Feds on environmental approvals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 5:08


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    Dump on Trump: Mark McGowan & Julie Bishop unload on President

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:22


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      Top Lib says Sussan Ley's “apology tour” must end

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:26


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    New search for Gus Lamont & Govt sells U16 social media ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 11:21


    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.

    Govt's $14m ad BLITZ to sell U16 social media ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 5:12


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    GPs say they can fix WA's health crisis. Will Cook listen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 7:17


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