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The West Live Podcast

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Australia
Iran
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Western Australia
Anthony Albanese
Perth
Donald Trump
Inflation
Strait Of Hormuz
Cyclone Narelle
Isis
Angus Taylor
Chris Baghsarian
United States
Canberra
Dezi Freeman
Jason William Forbes
Trump Tower
Liberal Party
Susan Lee

If you enjoyed listening to The West Live for your daily news fix, then come and join us over on The Nightly Five. Host Ben O’Shea continues to deliver punchy news and analysis, in a new podcast to get you in front of tomorrow’s news today! Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.au

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals NT child protection staff have been SACKED after six reports on Kumanjayi Little Baby didn’t save the 5yo. Plus, ISIS brides face arrest & Albo’s $10b fuel plan.

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Recent Guests

Tom Richardson
Senior reporter covering Rebel Wilson defamation case
Episode: Rebel Wilson Trial: Explosive new revelations aired in defamation case
Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister
Australian Government
Episode: Govt commits to counter-drone tech, e-bike death & Wong’s busy night
Beth Hyatt
Education Editor
Newsworthy (Education Editor)
Episode: Aussie kids “assassin” trend prompts urgent police warning
Jacqueline Stanley
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Channel 7
Episode: Aussie oil refinery blaze couldn’t come at worse time
Dr. Roger Shanahan
Middle East expert
Episode: US Strait of Hormuz blockage explained
Adrian Lowe
National News Director of Business
Episode: Qantas slashes flights as war drives up fuel costs
Jonathan Howe
Bureau Senior Meteorologist
Bureau of Meteorology
Episode: Albo heads to Singapore for fuel negotiation & battered communities brace for cyclone Maila
Stephen Johnson
Economics reporter
The West Australian / Economics Team
Episode: Australia’s ‘trump card’ in Singapore fuel negotiation
Becky Freeman
Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Vaping causes cancer, new study finds

Host

Ben O'Shea
Host with experience in journalism and media analysis, bringing a dynamic and engaging style to news presentations.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • The EAST?

    Can we ease up on the eastern states news? A bit more focus on Western Australia as per the name suggest would be better. And far too much NRL coverage for an AFL state…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nellys71
    Australia2 years ago
  • 📰

    Love this show.

    Very accessible summary of what’s happening 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chriso zxzxz
    Australia3 years ago
  • Informative local and international news in discussion form

    Thanks boys! Very informative and entertaining. Love your work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    techead76
    Australia3 years ago
  • Best way to get news in Perth

    Love this daily news podcast esp the start with Matt and Ben. Makes me laugh every morning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mariest74
    Australia4 years ago
  • Fun in news

    Ben and Matt put the fun into the news. Ben is a great interviewer with a unique style. Enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adallavalle
    Australia4 years ago

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However, some critics express a desire for less focus on specific sports news, indicating a need for more varied coverage.
The podcast is noted for its thorough examination of current affairs, often connecting local stories to global contexts.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging style of the host, often finding the discussions accessible and timely.

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Drone Threat: Govt to spend MILLIONS on high-powered laser defence platform
Q: National politics editor Andrew Green, what can you tell us about the Australian government's latest commitment to drone warfare?
Green explains that the government has announced a significant but unclear total Defence investment with a concrete immediate step of around $30 million allocated to two Australian counter-drone companies (AIM Defence and SIPAC). He notes the high costs of counter-drone operations, references lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, and emphasizes Australia's need to advance its own counter-UAV capabilities while catching up on integrated air and missile defence.
Aussie kids “assassin” trend prompts urgent police warning
Q: Beth, what can you tell us about Senior Assassin?
It's a growing game where students stalk and shoot each other with water guns, tracked via an app, with rules like immunity for wearing goggles or floaties, and occasional 'purge' periods that loosen the usual constraints, leading to safety concerns for participants.
Rebel Wilson Trial: Explosive new revelations aired in defamation case
Q: What's the likely timeline and next steps in the courtroom?
McInnis is expected to testify about the bath and the alleged complaint, with Wilson possibly testifying later to corroborate the claim, as the judge weighs conflicting witness accounts to determine truth and potential defamation.
Rebel Wilson Trial: Explosive new revelations aired in defamation case
Q: Tom, can you give us a quick recap of what this case is about?
It centers on whether a harassment complaint was ever made and if mentioning it in public forums constitutes defamation, with both sides presenting evidence about what actually happened during a private bath and the subsequent social media posts.
Fuel Crisis: 4 shiploads of diesel are coming – which state gets them?
Q: Andrew, is this more than just one shipload?
Yes, it's four shiploads totaling about 200 million litres, intended to supplement existing deliveries.

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2. Penny Wong
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7. Jonathan Howe
8. Stephen Johnson

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