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The West LiveFormer WA Premier Geoff Gallop on 2021 election

Former WA Premier Geoff Gallop will join The West Live host Jenna Clarke this morning to discuss the 2021 election, as the issue starts to heat up. LISTEN LIVE from 8.45am.

Caitlyn Rintoul

2 million usersCannabis burning $4.5b hole in Australian economy

Cannabis isn't just harmful for the user, it's also bad for the economy with an estimated cost of $4.5 billion a year to Australia.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Blast offPiece of the Pilbara is on its way to Mars

A joke from two researchers in Marble Bar has become reality thanks to NASA

Caitlyn Rintoul

The West LiveColin Barnett calls for ‘bold’ economic plan for WA

Former WA Premier Colin Barnett has praised the State Government's health response to COVID-19 but picked holes in its economic handling of the crisis, labelling it "a bit namby-pamby".

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

The West LiveColin Barnett weighs in on WA’s COVID-19 response

Former WA Premier Colin Barnett will join The West Live host Jenna Clarke this morning to weigh in on the State's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Freak accident’Did whale attack diver off WA coast to shield calf?

A humpback whale that struck a woman with its tail during a diving tour in WA’s north was showing “classic defensive actions” and was likely trying to protect its young calf, the tour operator says.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan & Caitlyn Rintoul

End of an eraHutt River to rejoin Australia after 50 years

WA's infamous micronation — the Principality of Hutt River — is gearing up to rejoin Australia, 50 years after declaring sovereignty.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Freak accidentSwimming with whales ‘an accident waiting to happen’

A whale expert says a ‘freak’ incident where a woman was crushed by humpbacks during a diving tour in WA’s north was predicted when the tourism trial was launched four years ago.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan and Caitlyn Rintoul

The West LiveWhy WA should thank Barnett for grand final debate

Ex-Premier Colin Barnett should be thanked for delivering Optus Stadium to WA and ensuring a Perth grand final was even possible, according to his former cross-country colleague Jeff Kennett.

Caitlyn Rintoul & Jenna Clarke

The West LiveKennett slams Andrews over use of word ‘disaster’

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has slammed Daniel Andrews for his terminology while announcing a shift to phase four lockdowns, claiming the word ‘disaster’ should have been avoided.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

The West LiveFormer Vic premier takes us inside Melbourne lockdown

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett will be on The West Live to discuss Melbourne’s move to phase four restrictions overnight and Hawthorn’s COVID-19 breaches. LISTEN LIVE FROM 8.45AM.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Shark victim: ‘It was as wide as my hospital bed’

Dunsborough surfer Phil Mummert, who was mauled by a great white shark on Friday, has recalled coming face to face with the fierce sea predator and paid tribute to the people who helped save him.

Caitlyn Rintoul