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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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    Cable not guilty, refinery blaze update & viral "assassin" trend worries police 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 10:21


    In today’s episode, Fuel output CUT after Geelong refinery blaze, Australia kids viral “assassin” trend has police worried & disgraced AFL legend Barry Cable gets verdict on historic child sex offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Disgraced AFL legend Cable NOT guilty of historic child sex offences 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 2:15


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    Aussie kids “assassin” trend prompts urgent police warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 3:20


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    REVEALED: How much fuel output will fall after Vic refinery blaze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 2:40


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    PM in more fuel talks as our supply disrupted by Geelong refinery blaze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 10:02


    In today’s episode, why the Viva Energy refinery blaze couldn’t have come at a worse time with fears of possible panic buying, we take you to Geelong where Channel Seven’s Jacqueline Stanley explains how crews used high tech equipment to fight the fire remotely. Plus, with Anthony Albanese’s fuel mission now in Malaysia, National Political Editor Andrew Greene unpacks the PM’s objectives and why Anthony Albanese MUST lock in results to justify his jet setting missions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Albo's Asia tour fuelled by urgent crisis as Australia jostles for upper hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:13


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    Aussie oil refinery blaze couldn't come at worse time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 3:27


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    IMF delivers recession warning & PM's fuel diplomacy tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 11:52


    In today’s episode, we join the Prime Minister’s tour of Brunei, as Anthony Albanese visits a fertiliser plant to secure future supply critical to Australia’s food production, Political Editor Andrew Greene explains why the PM’s audience with one of the world’s richest men is high stakes. Plus, with Jim Chalmers flying to Washington for IMF meetings, business reporter Matt McKenzie outlines why warnings of a global recession will be a major test in the Treasurer’s upcoming budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    IMF warns of potential global recession

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:31


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    Albo ‘samples' fertiliser in high-stakes Brunei talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 4:15


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    Oil crisis causes Qantas to slash flights & US block of Hormuz begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 11:35


    In today’s episode, Qantas fears its fuel bill could hit $3.3 billion as the cost of jet refining fuel soars, with the Flying Kangaroo axing some domestic routes to help supply international demand, National News Director of Business Adrian Lowe outlines what passengers need to know. Plus, Middle East expert Dr Rodger Shanahan explains what the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means and why it’s another step in the ratcheting up of pressure on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US Strait of Hormuz blockage explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 6:32


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    Qantas slashes flights as war drives up fuel costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 3:48


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    Stakes never higher for Albo as fuel crisis threatens food security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 10:37


    In today’s episode, as Anthony Albanese returns to Southeast Asia to shore up fuel and fertiliser supplies, the Government’s $20 million public ad campaign telling Aussies how to use less petrol has been blasted as a waste of money. Plus, National Political Reporter Andrew Greene explains why the new Chief of Defence has hit the ground running, following President Donald Trump’s threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    PM's $20 million fuel saving ad blasted as waste of money

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 0:46


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    PM's emergency Asia mission to secure fuel supplies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 8:30


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    Albo's leadership tested in fuel security race

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 9:04


    In today’s episode, as Anthony Albanese locks in a new fuel deal with Singapore, Channel 7’s Mark Riley unpacks what the arrangement entails, and why it is a true test of the Prime Minister’s leadership and ability to secure the nation’s fuel supplies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    PMs leadership put to the test in fuel negotiations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 7:37


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    Albo heads to Singapore for fuel negotiation & battered communities brace for cyclone Maila

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 12:27


    In today’s episode, with Anthony Albanese heading to Singapore to secure more fuel for Australia, economics reporter Stephen Johnson explains why the Prime Minister will be holding a trump card in negotiations. Plus, the Bureau of Meteorology is warning communities still recovering from Cyclone Narelle to prepare for another severe weather event, as they track category 4 cyclone Malia, expected to make landfall on the Queensland coast in the next several days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Australia's ‘trump card' in Singapore fuel negotiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 6:58


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    BOM warns communities recovering from Narelle to prepare for another cyclone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 3:28


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    Mines running out of fuel, RBA axes c/c surcharges & vape cancer link

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 16:12


    News Worthy Tuesday: In today’s episode, Ben O'Shea unpacks which WA mines are 10 days away from running out of diesel. Plus, the Reserve Bank's ban on credit and debit card surcharge fees, also a new study reveals links between vaping and cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RBA axes credit card surcharges to save consumers $1.6B

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 7:23


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    Run out of fuel in 10 days – WA mine site crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 1:12


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    Vaping causes cancer, new study finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 5:22


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    Dezi Freeman is dead, Albo cuts fuel excise & Narelle aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 17:10


    News Worthy Monday: In today’s episode, with accused cop killer Desi Freeman shot and killed by Police, Channel 7's Cassie Zervos unpacks events at the remote rural Victorian property, with the hunt now on for those who helped him. Plus, Anthony Albanese cuts the fuel excise to help struggling Aussie motorists and the full extent of Cyclone Narelle’s devastation on Exmouth is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petrol Crisis: Albo HALVES fuel excise from Apr 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 6:21


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    Narelle Aftermath: Exmouth “wiped off map”, wildlife devastated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 4:18


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    How police GOT Dezi Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 5:22


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    Cyclone Narelle smashes WA & Albo's fuel crisis plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 19:18


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea speaks to an Exmouth local about “crazy intense” Cyclone Narelle and its devastation on the town. Plus, Albo’s fuel plan & why Trump said Australia is “not great”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fuel Crisis: Will Albo's plan cut fuel excise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 6:44


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    “Not great”: Trump SLAMS Australia over Iran response

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:02


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    Cyclone Narelle: “Crazy intense” - Exmouth local describes destruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:16


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    Cyclone Narelle: “Next in line” Carnarvon braces for impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 3:04


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    “Weird” Cyclone Narelle to hit WA, Iran trolls & tech giants GUILTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 13:31


    News Worthy Thursday: In today’s episode, an expert's weather warning for Perth as Tropical Cyclone Narelle gets upgraded to a category 4 'monster' storm. Plus, Iran trolls Donald Trump over peace plans and Meta found liable for causing mental health distress in a young user. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NARELLE: “Weird” cyclone to SMASH Perth, Gero

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:30


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    Iran TROLLS Trump, wants Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 1:08


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    Jury finds YouTube, Meta GUILTY of harming young user

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:22


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    Stripped & Caged: Female soldier alleges ADF torture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 7:33


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    Female soldier alleges ADF torture & fuel rationing flagged

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 23:42


    News Worthy Wednesday: In today’s episode, Special Projects Editor Kristin Shorten reveals the harrowing details of a female medic who alleges she was tortured and abused during Australian Defence Force interrogration training. Plus, Donald Trump claim Iran has given the US a 'very big and expensive' present, and calls for a national fuel rationing plan as the oil crisis intensifies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petrol Crisis: $40 fuel purchase cap floated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 5:54


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    Trump claims Iran gave US a “very big and expensive" present

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 8:46


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