The West Live Podcast

A new research project is aiming to eliminate a potentially-fatal disease caused by a parasitic roundworm that burrows through the skin into the lungs and gut.

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The State Government is considering a new shelter backed by the City of Perth.

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called on the federal Government to streamline processes and make it easier for overseas doctors to live and work in Australia.

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Australia could make a world-first decision to ban engineered stone due to the "unacceptable risk to workers" but it is too late for hundreds of people living with silicosis.

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New wave traffic cameras are exposing Victorian drivers getting down and dirty at the wheel.

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A driver's miracle escape, after a pile-up sent a pool hurtling through her windscreen. Police say a truck ploughed into a queue of turning traffic on Forrest Highway

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Police drones fitted with sophisticated cameras, spotlights, sirens and loudspeakers are the latest weapon in the war on crime.

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For most of us, the biggest worry we have over the festive season is finding a parking spot at the local shopping centre.

But there are more West Aussies than ever who have much bigger problems - like keeping a roof over their head and food on the table.

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Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.

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On today's show, a class action is launched against JB Hi-Fi over extended warranties and we get the latest from Gaza and Ukraine.

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