The West Live
The West Live
There’s only so many hours in the day. We get it! The West Live will get you up to speed with news and analysis, in a punchy podcast each weekday. The West Australians’ Ben O’Shea and Channel Sevens’ Matt Tinney discuss the stories everyone’s talking about and bring you the interviews that matter most. Contact us at thewestlive@wanews.com.au.Follow the podcast:
The West Live full show - Friday 8th December, 2023
On today's show, we unpack the US link to the tragic killing of two police officers in regional Queensland last year and we’ll help you decode your kid’s school report card.
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School report cards – what they REALLY mean
School is out for Year 12 students, and the siren is about to sound for the rest of the kids still going to class in WA. And that means report cards will start coming home from school… But it’s not as easy as checking if your kid got an A, B or C. These days you almost need a degree to decode a re…
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AUKUS pact back on track in US Congress
US Congress could green-light as soon as next week selling nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after Republicans agreed to include AUKUS legislation in the Biden administration’s $886 billion ($1.3 trillion) annual defence bill.
03:18
Maccas reveals WEIRD new restaurant chain
McDonald's has announced the details of its new retro-style restaurant idea, CosMc's, which would operate in the same market segment as Starbucks.
05:57
Mega Merger: Woodside courts Santos
The wave of huge oil and gas industry deals has hit Australian shores as Woodside Energy and Santos reveal early talks, but questions hang over how a combined business might look.
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How much Perth rent will go UP in 2024
Perth rental costs are expected to rise as much as 9.5% next year.
02:34
Unpacking US terror link to Qld cop killing
A man has been arrested in the United States over online comments that allegedly incited violence before the "religiously motivated terrorist attack" in regional Queensland, where two police officers and an innocent neighbour were slain. To take us through it is former terrorist investigator Peter…
07:44
Carine HS stabbing: What we know
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was allegedly stabbed in the back at his northern suburbs high school have expressed their shock, saying “nobody expects to go to school and then something like this happens”.
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Frodo Baggins DUPED into trolling Zelensky
American actor Elijah Wood is in the spotlight again for his latest role… for all the wrong reasons.
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The West Live full show - Thursday 7th December, 2023
On today's show, why your Christmas lights could be a beacon to burglars and we unpack the review into the NDIS.
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