The West Live Podcast

This year's Nobel economics prize has been awarded to Claudia Goldin, an American economic historian, for her work on women's employment and pay.

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It’s world mental health day… so how are you feeling about spending it at work?

New data released by the Australian Workers Union revealing an astonishing number of Aussie workers have reported being bullied on the job. To go through the findings is National Work Health and Safety Director for the AWU, Chris Donovan.

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The fast-paced property sector has seen the rise of house flippers, people who buy a house, shuzh it up, and then turn around and flog it off for a quick profit. That’s the theory anyway.

Well, the number of quick resales has more than doubled over the past year… But In Perth’s crazy property market, it might not be as easy as it sounds to get into the house flipping action.

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The world is still trying to comprehend the scenes of sickening violence we saw on the weekend, when Hamas militants invaded Israel, killing hundreds of innocent civilians, and taking dozens hostage.

Israel’s response has been swift and now the conversation has turned to just how far this conflict will spread. To help as understand that is global futurist and foreign affairs expert, Dr Keith Suter.

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When you think about Sweden’s contribution to the world, what springs to mind? 

Well, the same country that has brought us flat packed DIY furniture has done it again… only this time with the automobile.

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An independent inquiry has heard UK special forces killed nine people "in their beds" during an Afghanistan night raid.

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Mark McGowan is offering his services as a high-end public speaker — charging in excess of $15,000 per appearance — as the former WA Premier continues to cash in on his status with corporate Australia.

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An elderly pedestrian has since died in hospital after being hit by a car in South Perth on Sunday night.

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Residents have been left shaken after feeling an explosion caused by a fire at a chemical business in Perth’s south.

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On today's show, We cross to Tel Aviv for the latest on the Hamas attack on Israel,  we’ll preview a massive week in Canberra, unpack the drama at the WA Institute of Sport and find out why Swifties are slamming Olivia Wilde. 

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