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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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    Bikie assassination Triple-0 call & Trump's State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 10:24


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the Triple-0 audio from the infamous Nick Martin assassination. Plus, the highlights (and lowlights) from Trump’s RECORD BREAKING State of the Union & why inflation is up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    RELEASED: Bikie assassination triple-0 audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 1:15


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    TRUMP: Highs & lows from RECORD State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 2:06


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    Why inflation is up AGAIN & why it's all bad news

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:10


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    Body of Chris Baghsarian found & Gold Coast Trump Tower outrage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 12:38


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals how police found the body of kidnapped 85yo Chris Baghsarian. Plus, Bondi royal commission “limitations” revealed & outrage over a Gold Coast Trump Tower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Gold Coast Trump Tower OUTRAGE as details emerge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 1:56


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    Body of 85yo Chris Baghsarian found in mistaken identity abduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:29


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    Bondi Royal Commission “limitations” REVEALED

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:38


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    Helping ISIS brides a crime? Plus, Bunnings on Uber Eats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 11:06


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor’s plan to make helping ISIS brides a crime. Plus, the pros and cons of Bunnings making 30,000 items available on Uber Eats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Game Changer: Bunnings now on Uber Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 1:22


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    Helping ISIS brides a crime? Angus says it should be

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 3:41


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    AWKWARD: Midland train chaos 24hrs after ribbon cutting  

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 4:43


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    EXPLAINED: Why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 1:36


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    REVEALED: ISIS brides identities listed in handwritten note

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 2:42


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    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest & ISIS brides identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 5:41


    In today’s episode, the bombshell arrest of the late Queen’s favourite son, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sent shockwaves around the world, Ben O’Shea explains why the timing is significant. Plus, the identities of the 11 suspected ISIS brides have been revealed in a handwritten note as repatriation rhetoric heats up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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     “Prepare for war” as Trump mulls Iran strike & Pauline vs Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:26


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the White House has been told to “prepare for war” as Donald Trump considers a military strike on Iran. Plus, Pauline Hanson vs Islam & jobs data sparks rate hike fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Prepare for War: Trump considers Iran strike this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 1:32


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    Pauline Hanson vs Islam: Senator refuses to back down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 2:56


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    Another rate hike? New jobs data could spook RBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 4:35


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    Govt scrambles to find ISIS fighters & whooping cough crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 12:56


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the Govt is scrambling to find 13 Australian ISIS fighters. Plus, new ABS data reveals wages have gone backwards & why health experts fear a whooping cough crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Whooping Cough: Why experts fear deadly outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 4:16


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    Arrested Aussie ISIS fighters have Govt scrambling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 3:14


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    Why wages went backwards in new ABS data

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 3:58


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    Alleged Jan 26 bomber NAMED, NRL star shot & ISIS brides

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 11:47


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals everything we know about Liam Alexander Hall after he was identified as the alleged Jan 26 bomber. Plus, are ISIS brides getting help from a NSW doctor & an NRL star shot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Drive-by Shooting: Former NRL star Matt Utai targeted

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 4:16


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    Alleged Jan 26 bomber NAMED: What we know about Liam Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 2:30


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    ISIS Brides: Sydney doctor allegedly helping repatriation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 3:33


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    85yo mistakenly kidnapped & 15yo charged in illicit tobacco bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 10:10


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has CCTV of 85yo granddad Chris Baghsarian’s kidnapping BY MISTAKE. Plus, a 15yo charged in a massive illicit tobacco bust & Meta grilled over misinformation on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Tobacco Wars: 15yo charged after HUGE bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 3:23


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    Meta GRILLED over misinformation on Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 2:54


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    UPDATE: 85yo Chris Baghsarian kidnapped by mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 1:21


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    Ley QUITS politics after being rolled & aged care is crippling hospitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 19:45


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Angus Taylor tasked with rebuilding Liberals brand as by-election looms with Sussan Ley's former safe seat of Farrer up for grabs. Federal Politics Editor Katina Curtis has the latest from Canberra. Plus, how the nation's aged care crisis is crippling the health system & why singles are celebrating this Valentine's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Ley QUITS politics, may have last laugh on Angus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 9:54


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    The aged care crisis crippling our hospitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 5:13


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    Galentine's & viral single men on biggest Valentine's Day in years

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:32


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    Angus moves to knife Ley & Bondi crashes out over Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 14:04


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals if Angus Taylor will roll Sussan Ley for the Liberal Party leadership. Plus, Trump’s A-G Pam Bondi crashes out over Epstein & a council cracks down on tobacco stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Council CRACKS DOWN on tobacco stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 4:28


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    CRASHED OUT: Trump's AG Bondi loses it over Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 1:36


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    Well done, Angus: Taylor to roll Sussan Ley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:41


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    New details on foiled Perth predator & alleged Chinese spies arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 13:16


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals new details on Perth predator Jason William Forbes’ foiled plan. Plus, alleged Chinese spies arrested in Canberra & will China target the Defence property fire sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Jason William Forbes: Perth predator's evil plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 5:06


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    Will China target Defence Dept property fire sale?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 3:03


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