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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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    ASX $56b plunge & how Iran is hitting grocery prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 16:00


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the grocery item getting more expensive due to the Iran war. Plus, the International Energy Agency boss says fuel crisis worse than 1970s & who was hit in $56b ASX dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Iran war hits ONE popular grocery item, more to follow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:40


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    ASX WIPEOUT: $56b plunge but which stocks went UP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 4:08


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     “Worse than 1970s”: IEA boss grim view on petrol crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 3:37


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    Albo HECKLED at Sydney mosque & Broome plane crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 5:38


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Federal Politics Reporter Caitlyn Rintoul unpacks Anthony Albanese's tense encounter with hecklers during a Ramadan event at Lakemba Mosque. Plus, dramatic scenes from Broome after a light plane crashes into croc-infested mangroves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Albo HECKLED at Sydney's biggest mosque

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 3:19


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    Broome Plane Crash: New details emerge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 1:01


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    Fuel TSAR to fix crisis, Cyclone Narelle & Iran vs May Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 14:16


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Albanese’s appointment of a fuel TSAR asks how she’ll make petrol cheaper. Plus, the town in Cyclone Narelle’s sights & how Iran is impacting Jim Chalmers’ May Budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Can Albo's fuel TSAR fix petrol crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 2:17


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     “Scared”: The town in Cyclone Narelle's path

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 3:34


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    Chalmers has an Iran problem ahead of May Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 6:49


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    National Cabinet tackles fuel, Aus base HIT & Sandilands fights axing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 15:19


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks if tomorrow’s emergency meeting of National Cabinet can fix the petrol crisis. Plus, our UAE base was hit by an Iranian strike & Kyle Sandilands FIGHTS $100m axing from ARN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MIDDLE EAST: Aus base HIT by Iranian strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 1:37


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    AXED: Kyle Sandilands' BLISTERING threat over $100m deal axing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 7:40


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    PETROL PANIC: Can National Cabinet fix fuel prices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 4:17


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    ACCC grills fuel companies & how to beat RBA rate hike pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 20:43


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the ACCC hearing into fuel company price gouging & what the penalties might be. Plus, how you can beat RBA rate hike pain (it’s not easy) & capital gains tax reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petrol Crisis: ACCC grills fuel companies over price gouging

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 6:53


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    Will Govt scrap Capital Gains Tax discount on properties?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 5:48


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    RBA Decision: How YOU can beat the rate hike (It's not easy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 6:37


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    Trump wants Aus warships & new Craig Silvey charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 8:45


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why Australia can’t send warships to defend the Strait of Hormuz? Plus, author Craig Silvey hit with new child exploitation charges & will fuel be cheaper on Tuesday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cheap fuel Tuesday? Don't hold your breath

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 1:19


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    Trump wants Aus warships & why we can't supply them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 3:49


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    Craig Silvey hit with TWO new child exploitation charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 1:11


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    Petrol hoarders SLAMMED by Minister & Oscars Iran attack fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 8:20


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals petrol hoarders making a buck on Facebook Marketplace have been SLAMMED by a Govt Minister. Plus, are the Oscars at risk of an Iran drone strike & the immigration inquiry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petrol hoarders SLAMMED by Minister after FB Marketplace listings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 1:36


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    Will Iran target Oscars? FBI tipoff raises security level

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 1:29


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    Immigration Issue: New inquiry seeks truth, solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 3:49


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    Petrol price gouging fine DOUBLED & Atlassian cuts a bad omen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 16:46


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the Govt is DOUBLING the fine for petrol station price gouging & reducing fuel quality as panic sets in. Plus, why Atlassian job cuts are the “canary in the coal mine”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petrol PANIC: Price gouging fine doubled & fuel quality reduced

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 6:30


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    Atlassian job cuts “canary in coal mine” for Canva

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 8:23


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    Iranian player BACKFLIPS on asylum & Clive's back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 16:21


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why an Iranian soccer player’s BACKFLIP on asylum sparked panic for the government. Plus, new Nats leader Matt Canavan’s “hyper-Australia” & Clive Palmer is back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Hyper-Australia”: New Nats leader Canavan outlines vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 6:10


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    Why Iranian player's BACKFLIP on asylum sparked panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 5:33


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    He's back! Clive Palmer announces return to politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:05


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    Trump tells Iran to “cry uncle” & why petrol could hit $2.65

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 14:20


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the first 10 days of the war in the Middle East as Donald Trump urges Iran to “cry uncle”. Plus, petrol could hit $2.65 & a union says the Pilbara is too hot for miners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Union says Pilbara too hot for miners if temp hits 36C

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 7:23


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    “Cry uncle”: Trump's Iran warning as war hits Day 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 1:22


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    Petrol could hit $2.65. What is Govt doing about it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 4:11


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    Iran's new Supreme Leader & Iranian women's soccer team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 17:12


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals everything we know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Plus, Aus military in the Middle East & does the Iranian women’s soccer team want to stay here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 7:49


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    Does Iran women's soccer team even want asylum?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 4:02


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    What Aus military could be deployed in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 3:32


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