The West Live Podcast

On Thursday night, the Productivity Commission released an interim report from its inquiry into early childhood education and care.

And it contained a number of recommendations, urging the federal government to make childcare more accessible and affordable for more Australian families.

To explain the findings is Associate commissioner of the Productivity Commission, Deborah Brennan.

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A trio of adult stars have been labelled 'degenerates' after descending on the Gold Coast to film X-rated content with teenagers during Schoolies Week.

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The heatwave is set to continue of the next few days. 

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10 homes have been destroyed and homes and lives are still at risk this morning.

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On today's show, heatwave and bush fires in WA, why a third of Aussie businesses could make workers redundant before Christmas and we’ll unpack the Black Friday sales phenomenon.

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Research by Finder indicates almost six million Australians are planning to take part in this year’s Black Friday sales. And they’ll spend billions of dollars.

To explain what it’s all about is Amazon Spokesperson Kane Reiken.

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New research has revealed some Aussie companies are set to play the role of Grinch this Chrissie but instead of giving us a lump of coal, it might be a redundancy.

To explain is CEO of the Australian HR Institute, Sarah McCann- Bartlett.

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Daryl Hall is currently in a legal battle with his longtime musical partner, John Oates, going so far as to request a restraining order.

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Veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders is heading for a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election, according to early exit polls.

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The first ceasefire in seven weeks of war in Gaza is due to come into effect on Thursday, and it’s been confirmed by officials from both Hamas and Israel.

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