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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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    Latest episodes from The West Live Podcast

    Israel's Qatar strike & Ghost Shark subs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 9:12


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Donald Trump is “unhappy” about Israel’s F-16 strike against Hamas on US ally Qatar’s soil. Plus, Albanese Govt to spend $1.7b on Ghost Shark autonomous subs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump “unhappy” at Israel's Hamas strike in Qatar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 1:46


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    Govt's $1.7b “Ghost Shark” autonomous sub deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 6:21


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    Iluka Resources: Hundreds of jobs at risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 4:10


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    Drone hits Greta Thunberg's boat & Albo's security deal doubts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 7:05


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the Tunisian government denies a drone strike set fire to Greta Thunberg’s boat. Plus, Albanese’s $500m Vanuatu deal faces doubts as Beijing looms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tunisia DENIES drone hit Greta Thunberg's boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 1:08


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    Albo's $500m Pacific pact at risk as Beijing looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 4:41


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    Erin Patterson sentencing & supermarket giants HUGE penalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 6:18


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Erin Patterson’s BIZARRE gesture to media at her sentencing hearing. Plus, Woolies & Coles face $1 BILLION penalty for Australia’s worst underpayment scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Woolies & Coles face $1 BILLION penalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 1:22


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    Erin Patterson's BIZARRE gesture at sentencing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 3:40


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    Roger Cook's BOLD plan to save WA economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 4:17


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    Lead found in kids hospital water & Albo's Trump call

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 7:49


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the WA Govt didn’t disclose lead contamination in drinking water at Perth Children’s Hospital. Plus, unpacking Albanese’s “warm” phone call with Donald Trump and whether we can expect a face-to-face meeting any time soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Albo's “warm” call to Trump unpacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 2:46


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    Lead found in PCH water & WA Govt said nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 3:50


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    Albo cops Dan Andrews heat & Lisbon tram disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 8:18


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks why PM Anthony Albanese is copping it for Dan Andrews’ bizarre Putin, Kim Jong-un photo opp. Plus, an Aussie caught up in Lisbon tram tragedy that killed 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LISBON TRAM CRASH: Aussie hurt and 15 killed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 1:12


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    Albo under fire for Dan Andrews' dictator pic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 5:46


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    Dezi Freeman manhunt latest & March for Australia Neo-Nazis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 13:39


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea crosses to Porepunkah where Vic Police say they’re “across” Dezi Freeman’s “movements”. Plus, an ex-cop SLAMS March for Australia protester celebrating accused cop killer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    March for Australia: Weapons charges & Neo-Nazis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 3:53


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    Dezi Freeman hero worship: Ex-cop says “Read the room”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 5:29


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    Dezi Freeman Latest: Police “across” fugitive's “movements”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 6:45


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    Accused Porepunkah cop killer manhunt & Minneapolis mass shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 7:48


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has the latest on the manhunt for alleged Porepunkah cop killer Dezi Freeman. Plus, the manifesto of Minneapolis church shooter Robin Westman is revealed, and an accused tobacco store gunman has been denied bail after police revealed his alleged link to a notorious crime boss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    UPDATE: Manhunt for accused Porepunkah cop killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:54


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    Minneapolis school shooting manifesto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:53


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    Tobacco accused denied bail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 2:57


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    Alleged Porepunkah gunman on the run & inflation shocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:53


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea gets the latest on suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman, on the run in dense Victorian bush. Plus, the rise of the sovereign citizen movement & inflation data shocker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    UPDATE on alleged Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 5:58


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    Dangerous sovereign citizen movement growing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 5:10


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    Inflation shocker doesn't bode well for RBA cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 4:21


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    Porepunkah siege update & Iran behind terror attacks in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 10:38


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea provides an update on the Porepunkah siege that claimed the lives of two police officers in rural Victoria. Plus, Iran likely orchestrated anti-Semitic attacks on Australian soil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Iran behind violent anti-Semitic attacks in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 4:28


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    WARNING: Melatonin gummies poisoning kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 3:47


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    Two officers dead in Porepunkah siege

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 1:05


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    Erin Patterson back in court & Virginia Giuffre's memoir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 17:01


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Virginia Giuffre’s tell-all memoir will be released posthumously and what it means for Prince Andrew. Plus, mushroom murderer Erin Patterson faces her victims’ families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Study: 9 in 10 Aussie teachers have “severe stress”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 6:32


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    Erin Patterson: Murderer faces victims' families

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 7:41


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    Virginia Giuffre's tell-all memoir – what we know

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 1:17


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    HUGE childcare safety changes & Freo busted for spying

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 13:27


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Education Minister Jason Clare’s warning that childcare CCTV is a “honeypot” for predators as major national childcare safety reforms are announced. Plus, the Dockers were busted SPYING on the Bulldogs before must-win clash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Childcare CCTV “honeypot” for predators, says Minister

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 5:37


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    Dockers caught SPYING on Dogs before must-win clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 6:37


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    3yo survives murder-suicide & Jewish council blasts Netanyahu, Albo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 16:16


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals a US toddler is the sole survivor of a quadruple murder-suicide. Plus, an Australian Jewish council BLASTS Netanyahu and Albanese, and the economic roundtable gets feisty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Govt's Economic Roundtable gets FEISTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 5:51


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