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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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    • Jun 15, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Unpacking Trump's Iran peace deal & Albo hints at fuel excise cut extension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 18:13


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Trump’s peace deal with Iran and examines who REALLY won the war. Plus, Albo hints fuel excise cut could be extended & a Labor deal with Greens looms on tax reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Labor must deal with Greens to pass tax reforms. What does that look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 5:56


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    Albo hints at fuel excise cut extension amid polls putting Pauline in front

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 3:45


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    IRAN: Trump declares peace but who REALLY won the war?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 6:48


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    Govt's $47b housing plan under fire, Newcastle nuclear sub base & goblin shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 13:44


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea finds out why the Albanese Govt’s $47 billion housing plan has only delivered 1432 houses. Plus, will Newcastle get a nuclear sub base & first ever vid of rare goblin shark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Math Isn't Mathing: Govt's $47b housing plan delivers 1432 homes. What gives?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 5:27


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    Nuclear sub base for Newcastle? There's just one small (not small) problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 5:52


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    First EVER footage of goblin shark in the wild captured by Aussie scientists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 1:08


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    More AUKUS doubts, social media ban is failing & Pauline Hanson gets emotional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 23:05


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals AUKUS doubts over UK sub production. Plus, why Australia’s top cyber safety expert says Govt’s U16 social media ban has FAILED & Pauline Hanson gets emotional in WASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Expert: Govt's U16 social media ban FAILED. Here's why

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 9:20


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    More AUKUS doubts as UK sub production under fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 4:37


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    Pauline Hanson reveals DV past, gets emotional at WA event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 7:47


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    JAILED: Sovereign citizen & convicted child sex offender gets 6 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 3:13


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    Is Albo preparing to back down on tax reforms & Pauline Hanson woos WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 20:13


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks 7News Political editor Mark Riley if Albo is preparing to back down on tax reforms. Plus, protestors expected at Pauline Hanson’s Perth event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pauline Hanson in WA: Police prepare for protestors at event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 3:38


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    Mark Riley: An Albo back down on tax reforms is possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 11:26


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    Chinese diplomats accused of THUGGERY at Perth pro-democracy event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 3:44


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    Could Angus Taylor lose seat to One Nation & Trump's BRUTAL warning to Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 12:00


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals there is concern Libs Leader Angus Taylor could lose his seat to One Nation. Plus, Trump warns Bibi he could be “left alone” with Iran if he doesn’t respect a ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Left alone” with Iran: Trump BRUTAL warning to “f…king crazy” Netanyahu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 1:25


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    Could Angus Taylor lose seat to One Nation? Labor & some Libs think so

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 5:21


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    James Dalamangas ARRESTED & One Nation tops Labor in poll shocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 11:32


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the shock poll that has One Nation AHEAD of Labor. Plus, fugitive James Dalamangas arrested in Greece 27yrs after alleged stabbing murder & “ditch the witch” billboards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pauline's advice for Vic Premier Jacinta Allan after “Ditch the witch” billboards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 3:26


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    Poll Shocker: One Nation tops Labor as most popular party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 5:11


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    James Dalamangas: ARRESTED in Greece, 27yrs after alleged stabbing murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 1:53


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    NSW couple stabbed, alleged intruder shot & Barnaby's TV CLANGER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 12:40


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has the latest on the elderly NSW couple who were stabbed before shooting an alleged intruder. Plus, Barnaby’s TV CLANGER & Albo’s post-budget sales pitch ramps up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Barnaby Joyce's TV CLANGER over permanent resident home ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 1:31


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    Albo ignores tax reform controversy as post-Budget sales pitch ramps up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 5:26


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    Elderly NSW couple stabbed, alleged home invader shot as new details emerge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 3:50


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    Govt's tax reforms pass Lower House, Trump's tariffs & Chinese spies on LinkedIn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 17:27


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals how Chinese spies are targeting us on LinkedIn. Plus, the Albanese Govt’s tax reforms pass the Lower House & Donald Trump’s anti-slavery tariffs explained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are Chinese spies targeting your LinkedIn? Five Eyes alliance issues warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 4:26


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    Govt's tax reforms PASS Lower House but Senate stoush looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 5:24


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    Trump's Tariffs: REAL reason for new tariffs is not anti-slavery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 6:06


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    Does Govt want house prices to fall, economy slows & why Albo is going viral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 16:11


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the impact of the Albanese Government’s Budget on house prices. Plus, new GDP data shows a slowing economy & why Albo is going viral with young people (not in a good way).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Albo is going VIRAL with young people (not in a good way)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 4:26


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    New GDP data shows slowing economy, making rate rise less likely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 4:19


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    Does the Albanese Govt want house prices to plummet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 5:43


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    Millions just got a pay rise, Australia's Ebola plan & second-hand AUKUS subs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 17:16


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals how millions of workers getting a raise could drive a rate rise. Plus, what happens if Australia gets an Ebola case & why we’re getting secondhand AUKUS subs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EBOLA OUTBREAK: Should we close borders & what happens if there's a case?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 6:48


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    AUKUS concerns after deal changed to ONLY second-hand sub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 4:24


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    Millions of workers just got a pay rise, will interest rate rise follow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 4:44


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    Govt's tax reform nightmare continues & Tony Abbott is BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 13:00


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    Govt's tax reform will CRUSH housing supply according to new modelling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 6:39


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