The West Live Podcast

News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O'Shea unpacks a Queensland coroner's findings that the Wieambilla attackers acted with a clear 'intent to kill' and were suffering from 'shared delusional disorder' when they ambushed police responding to a missing person's report. Plus, Federal Political Reporter Caitlyn Rintoul reveals the latest app added to the Albanese Government's under-16s social media ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the news Meta is PURGING teen users before the Government’s U16 social media ban kicks in. Plus, why the IMF is demanding a GST increase to save the Australian economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why online gaming giant Roblox has made a HUGE move ahead of the Government’s U16 social media ban. Plus, Albo’s attempt to shore up support in WA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals a 35yo Perth man is facing 160 charges for an alleged NDIS fraud scheme that sounds like a Hollywood movie. Plus, the RBA minutes paint a GRIM picture for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Sunrise host Nat Barr’s assertion there are “sharks circling” for Sussan Ley. Plus, cops seize drugs and a shotgun ahead of the year’s schoolies events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea explains why the three men accused of murdering Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico last year could face a combined sentence of 600 years behind bars. Plus, a capital city in quarantine lockdown after the invasive shot-hole borer beetle ravages thousands of trees in the metropolitan area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News Worthy Thursday: In today’s episode, Canberra Bureau Chief Katina Curtis unpacks Sussan Ley's promise to reduce power bills and cut emissions—even as the Liberal Party walks away from the net zero commitment. Plus, Italian authorities are investigating horrific allegations that tourists hunted Bosnian women and children on "sniper safaris" during the Siege of Sarajevo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News Worthy Wednesday: In today’s episode, National Political Editor Andrew Greene unpacks ASIO spy boss Mike Burgess’ warning about the Chinese hacker threat. Plus, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces new 'adult time for violent crime' policy for youth offenders, with the 2026 election looming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea looks at why RSL boss Major General Greg Melik used Remembrance Day to direct a BLISTERING spray at the Albanese Govt’s defence spend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why the RBA’s deputy governor said the economy is like a “trapped racehorse”. Plus, a study finds Trump, RFK got it WRONG about paracetamol in pregnancy’s autism link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals a NAB worker has been arrested for an alleged $10m “ghost car” loan scam as part of a $150m fraud syndicate bust. Plus, National Political Editor Andrew Greene on why Sussan Ley could “survive until Christmas” despite unrest in the Liberal Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wildest policies , including vow to instruct the NYPD to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot in the Big Apple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks ASIO boss Mike Burgess’ bombshell claim there are three countries “willing to kill” on Australian soil. Plus, the Govt’s social media ban adds Reddit to “dynamic list”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks a legal expert if mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s conviction appeal is likely to succeed. Plus, cops SMASH alleged crime ring, seizing $60m in drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the biggest takeaways from Trump’s 60 Minutes interview as the President talks China, Putin and nuclear weapons testing. Plus, the Coalition slumps to a historic low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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