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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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    St John LEAKED memo reveals 90 job cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 5:03


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    More Latham allegations & Albo meets pandas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 12:51


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks allegations Mark Latham took secret photos of female MPs. Plus, Albanese meets pandas in China & new jobs data makes RBA rate cut likely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Latham allegedly took pics of female MPs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 1:07


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    Albo met pandas as China trip ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:31


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    Jobs data makes RBA cut likely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 3:59


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    WA schools bullying FAIL & Albo in Shanghai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 8:19


    In today’s epsiode, Ben O’Shea reveals the BIZARRE strategy WA schools are using to combat bullying. Plus, Albanese’s balancing act in Shanghai & the MAGA Epstein outrage explained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Albanese's Shanghai juggling act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:37


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    MAGA Epstein outrage EXPLODES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 1:28


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    WA schools BIZARRE bullying strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 1:10


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    Missing backpacker update & Rudd's “secret” Trump meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 9:14


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has the latest on the disappearance of German backpacker Carolina Wilga, confirming that police forensics have combed her van after it was located broken down in remote WA bushland. Plus, a snippy Anthony Albanese says Rudd-Trump meeting is old news despite scare details on ‘secret’ golf encounter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Missing Backpacker: Forensics combed Carolina Wilga's van

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 3:15


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    Rudd's secret Trump meeting explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 4:49


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    Carolina Wilga update, leaked Trump audio & Antisemitism plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 14:46


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals new details on missing backpacker Carolina Wilga. Plus, leaked Trump audio uncovers “bomb the s...” out of Moscow comments & antisemitism envoy’s plan released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Antisemitism Plan: Uni funding & social media highlighted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 11:17


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    LEAKED Trump audio: “Bomb the s… out of Moscow”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 0:54


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    Carolina Wilga: New details on missing backpacker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:38


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     CCTV in childcare & Trump's tariff war rages on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 10:38


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea explains why CCTV in childcare centres doesn’t make alleged abuse go away. Plus, a world renowned expert reveals the BEST way to deal with Trump amid a raft of new tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Trump's Tariff War: Expert's BEST strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 8:20


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    CCTV in childcare is risky business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 1:12


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    RBA shocker, violent antisemitism & Albo to meet Xi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 21:49


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea explains why the RBA shocked the nation with its latest decision. Plus, action urged on violent antisemitism & Albanese will meet Xi Jing Ping on China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    RBA SHOCKER: Why rates stayed hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:14


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    Rising violent antisemitism demands action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 8:08


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    Xi Jing Ping to woo Albo from America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 7:31


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    Erin Patterson guilty in mushroom murder trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 4:22


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    Childcare outrage, Albo on Trump tariff deadline & UFC at the White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 8:46


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea explains why Education Minister Jason Clare’s outrage over the shocking child abuse allegations to hit Australia's childcare sector this week isn’t good enough. Plus, Anthony Albanese urged to meet with Donald Trump before the President’s 90-day tariff pause ends. And why the US President’s WILD plan for UFC at the White House would have the greats turning in their graves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Minister's childcare OUTRAGE isn't enough!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 1:27


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    Albo urged to act as tariff deadline looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 5:25


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    UFC at White House – Trump's WILD plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 1:02


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    Childcare predators, Bali ferry disaster & Diddy verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 9:46


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    Bali ferry disaster a reminder of travel risks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 1:02


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    DIDDY VERDICT: Months not years in jail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 0:59


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    Profession predators in childcare revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 6:47


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    Qantas hack explained & dodgy taxi driver crackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 12:41


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks an expert what to do if your data was stolen in the Qantas hack. Plus, dodgy Perth taxi drivers scam Transport Minister Rita Saffioti, prompting a crackdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Dodgy Perth taxi drivers face crackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 1:06


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    Was your Qantas data hacked? Here's what to do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 10:28


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    “Bomb cyclone” explained & NDIS changes arrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 14:08


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea explains what a “bomb cyclone” is before it hits NSW. Plus, cost of living benefits are coming for millions of Aussies & NDIS changes could impact families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    What is a “BOMB cyclone” as NSW braces for it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 1:08


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    SAVINGS as cost of living measures land today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 4:03


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    NDIS changes TODAY will impact families

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 8:02


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    BUPA fined $35m & anti-Semitism at Glastonbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 9:07


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the fallout from punk act Bob Vylan’s anti-Semitic Glastonbury show. Plus, BUPA fined $35m for duping customers & why China wants Australia to spend less on defence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Bob Vylan's anti-Semitic Glasto chants investigated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 1:38


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    BUPA fined $35m for DUPING customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 0:49


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