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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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    Sussan Ley slams Labor over people smuggling & the govt's 5% Home Guarantee Scheme 

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 5:59


    News Worthy Wednesday: In today's episode, Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has accused the Labor Government of losing control of the nation's borders amid revelations Australian Border Force is secretly gifting $400k cray boats to people smugglers. Plus, a new era in housing as the government's 5% deposit scheme for first home owners comes into effect, but concerns remain that the plan could push prices higher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sussan Ley slams government over rise in people smuggling ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:35


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    The govt's 5% Home Guarantee Scheme 

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:27


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    Perth property earns more than its owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:37


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    AUKUS safe, RBA holds rates & a Hollywood celebrity split

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 8:21


    News Worthy Tuesday: In today’s episode, the Albanese government remains confident the AUKUS deal is safe – so why is the Pentagon review taking so long? Plus, no love for homeowners as RBA holds rates. And, the world reacts to news of split between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AUKUS deal safe after Pentagon review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 3:39


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    No September surprise as RBA keeps rates on hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 2:56


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    Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban SPLIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 0:51


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    $400K boats for people smugglers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 0:43


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    Albo's LIVERPOOL MISS & Australia's first restaurant ban on foreign staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 9:32


    News Worthy Monday: In today’s episode, as Anthony Albanese hit the stage at the UK’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, The Nightly reveals notable absences in the crowd, with the PM’s departmental staff abandoning Albo’s speech – find out why. Plus, the first restaurant in Australia to be banned from hiring foreign staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Albo's LIVERPOOL MISS at UK Labour Party Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 8:19


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    Trio charged with Jayden Selfe's murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 0:37


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    Trump's 100% pharma tariffs & Penny Wong's AI doomsday warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 6:13


    News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the Albanese Government’s response to Donald Trump’s 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports and how they plan to protect Australia’s PBS. Plus, Penny Wong’s doomsday warning to the UN Security Council over future nuclear weapons powered by AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Trump's 100% pharma tariff impacts us

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 2:07


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    Penny Wong's AI armageddon warning to UN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 2:50


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    Albo refutes Trump at UN, Donna Nelson & GST fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 11:45


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Albanese’s UN rebuttal of Trump’s claims. Plus, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson’s appeal of meth sentence rejected by Tokyo High Court & a GST fight loomsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    GST fight looms as carve-up deal scrutinised

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:10


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    Donna Nelson's meth sentence upheld by Tokyo court

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:55


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    Albo hits back at Trump in UN speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 1:24


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    Trump's unhinged UN rant & Albo erupts at reporter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:01


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has the key moments from Trump’s unhinged UN spray, including when he told European allies they were “going to hell”. Plus, Albo erupts at an Australian reporter in NYC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An AUKUS house price boom? It may happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 5:42


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    Albanese ERUPTS at Aussie journo in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 1:18


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    “Going to Hell”: Trump's unhinged UN rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 1:24


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    Trump's autism claim debunked & Super Typhoon Ragasa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 8:35


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea speaks to a leading autism expert who says Trump’s paracetamol in pregnancy claim is potentially dangerous. Plus, Super Typhoon Ragasa causes flight chaos for Aussies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong in deadly storm's path

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 1:17


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    Expert: Trump's autism claim potentially dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 5:58


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    More Optus drama, Trump's WILD claim & Albo in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 11:32


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why Optus keeps stuffing up. Plus, Trump’s WILD claim at the Charlie Kirk memorial & Albo is in NYC but don’t hold your breath for a presidential sit-down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Expert: Why Optus keeps stuffing up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 5:16


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    Will Albo meet Trump in NYC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 2:58


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    Trump's WILD claim at Kirk memorial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 2:02


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    7 arrests in slaying of 2 Melb teens & HILDA results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 6:00


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Victoria Police have made SEVEN arrests in brutal slaying of two Melbourne teens. Plus, less kids & no mates - what HILDA survey says about us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SEVEN arrested in slaying of 2 Melb teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 3:42


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    Survey says… No mates, less kids in HILDA results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 1:02


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    Kimmel's AXING, emissions target & PNG skullduggery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 13:34


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unravels the shock axing of Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Plus, did Beijing pressure PNG to delay signing a security pact with Australia & Albanese’s emissions target announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kimmel AXED after this ONE comment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 1:02


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    EXPLAINED: Albo's emissions target 62-70%

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 6:19


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    Beijing twist in Albo's PNG security pact

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 5:20


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    New Tyler Robinson info & Tassie AFL setback

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 8:38


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals alleged texts sent by Tyler Robinson that Utah prosecutors will use to seek the death penalty. Plus, a setback for Tassie’s AFL team just as Nathan Buckley firms as coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Charlie Kirk: Alleged texts revealed as accused fronts court

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 1:25


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    Big setback for Tassie Devils AFL team as Buckley circles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 5:43


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    Attadale Mystery: Top cop reveals foul play fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 3:05


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    Restaurant gas leak, Rebel CEO axed & social media ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 12:04


    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has the latest on a fatal gas leak in an Indian restaurant. Plus, Rebel Sport parent company CEO has been terminated for alleged affair & under-16 social media ban explained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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