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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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