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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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    Will Trump bomb Iran & Erin Patterson trial update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 10:44


    In today episode, Ben O’Shea asks a former Pentagon consultant if Trump will bomb Iran. Plus, Erin Patterson trial closing arguments & WA Budget Surplus has GST sharks circling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    GST sharks circling for WA Budget surplus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 1:26


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    Will Trump bomb Iran? Former Pentagon analyst weighs in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 3:46


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    Erin Patterson Trial: Defence closing arguments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 4:23


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    Optus cops $100m fine, toppling Tehran & horror flu season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 15:55


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why Optus copped $100m fine for DOG ACT. Plus, an expert explains why topping the Iranian regime may backfire & what’s behind WA’s horror flu season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Toppling Tehran: What regime change looks like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 8:04


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    WA's horror flu season explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 6:09


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    Dog Act: Optus cops $100m fine from ACCC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:01


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    Israel-Iran to hit petrol prices & did Trump SNUB Albo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 15:13


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals how Israel vs Iran could send petrol above $2/litre AND hit interest rates. Plus, did Trump snub Albanese at G7?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Did Trump SNUB Albanese at G7?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 4:19


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    Wait time for ADHD diagnosis is RIDICULOUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 8:22


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    Israel vs Iran: Petrol & interest rates impacted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:19


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    Albo at G7, Israel vs Iran & EU defence pact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 18:58


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea crosses to Mark Riley in Calgary to preview Anthony Albanese’s G7 meeting with Trump. Plus, Israel-Iran conflict claims Revolutionary Guard chief & EU defence pact on the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Albo Dundee sparks EU defence deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:36


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    G7: Mark Riley previews Albanese vs Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 7:59


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    Top Iran chief killed as Israel conflict escalates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 9:16


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    Air India crash, Israel strikes Iran & Albo at G7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 31:32


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea talks to experts to explain the Air India crash. Plus, Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear weapons program and we wonder if Albanese will meet Trump at G7?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Israel goes ROGUE with Iran strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:21


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    Israel attacked Iran. What now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:45


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    What happened in Air India cockpit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:55


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    Air India Crash: “Some theories are wrong”, says expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 13:11


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    Will Albo meet Trump at G7?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:26


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    Trump reviews AUKUS, WA power bill increase & sunscreen shocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 15:29


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks an expert if Trump’s AUKUS review will scupper the defence deal. Plus, WA power bills are to rise as Cook Government inflicts pain & 16 of 20 sunscreens FAILED this SPF test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    HUGE power bill increase coming for WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 5:17


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    Will Trump's AUKUS review scupper sub deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 8:46


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    Sunscreen shocker has fatal consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 1:21


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    America SLAMS Aussie Israel sanctions & LA riots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 9:35


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks America’s BRUTAL response to Aussie sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers. Plus, an expert dissects Donald Trump’s justification for deploying troops in LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    LA Riots: Will courts stop Trump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:35


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    Aussie Israel sanctions SLAMMED by US

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:55


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    Monash IVF scandal, Marines in LA & RFK sacks vax panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 18:27


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea speaks to an expert about the Monash IVF wrong embryo fiasco. Plus, RFK Jr sacks CDC vax council, US Marines deployed in LA & what Albanese said at Press ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    LA Riots: US Marines deployed. What next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:12


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    Wrong Embryo: Monash IVF scandal explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:28


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    Albanese at Press Club: Key takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 5:33


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    Is RFK Jr a loony for sacking CDC vax panel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 1:08


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    ScoMo DESERVES King's honour & Labor's super tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:46


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea explains why Scott Morrison actually deserves his spot on the King’s Birthday Honours list. Seriously. Plus, the Greens will pass Labor’s super tax - with a few conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    ScoMo DESERVES King's honour. Seriously.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:27


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    Super Tax: Greens back Labor – with some conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 8:20


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    Elon vs Trump war, Pheobe Bishop & e-scooter crackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 11:12


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals how the Elon vs Trump feud ESCALATED so fast. Plus, missing teen Pheobe Bishop’s housemates charged with murder & Perth e-scooter crackdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Elon & Trump declared war… ON EACH OTHER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 1:44


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    Murder charges for Pheobe Bishop's housemates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 3:40


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    Perth e-scooter CRACKDOWN coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 5:50


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    Fatality prompts e-scooter ban & councils blowing ratepayer money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 8:51


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the City of Perth’s suspension of e-scooter hiring after a fatality. Plus, councils spending ratepayer money on champagne and oysters, and ANOTHER Liberal controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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