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  • Mellie Chat - Global Mental Health Summit In Perth Focusing On Creating Solutions

    Mellie Chat - Global Mental Health Summit In Perth Focusing On Creating Solutions
    Oct 17 2026

    In this weekend’s audio chat, WAMN News Anchor Meleva Thorn and Editor and Cadet Journalist Alice Guidetti discuss the three-day Global Mental Health Summit hosted at Optus Stadium in Perth.

    Hundreds of experts from almost 20 countries gathered to share their experiences, solutions, challenges and perspectives on mental health. Discussions focused on improving mental wellbeing in workplaces and homes, as well as the role of media and culture, multicultural issues, preventing abuse and improving overall wellbeing. Meleva and Alice also share a detailed discussion on how the summit could help drive positive change and deliver better outcomes for Australians.

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    9 min
  • East Plus West Ep 228 - Victorian Election Update & Former Prison Breaks Housing Struggle In Fremantle

    East Plus West Ep 228 - Victorian Election Update & Former Prison Breaks Housing Struggle In Fremantle
    Oct 16 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan & Leo discuss the latest developments in the Victorian State Election, with a television debate between Labor and the Liberals potentially including One Nation as discussions continue. Meanwhile, in Western Australia, we continue our focus on housing issues with an exclusive story about a former prisoner who finally secured public housing after spending 16 years moving between jail and homelessness. And the Cook Labor Government has unveiled major new public housing near the beach, with construction completed in just 15 months!


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    18 min
  • Mellie Chat: How Capital Gains Tax, Skilled Immigration & Interest Rates Shape Aussie House Prices

    Mellie Chat: How Capital Gains Tax, Skilled Immigration & Interest Rates Shape Aussie House Prices
    Oct 11 2026
    In this weekend’s audio chat, WAMN News Anchor Meleva Thorn and editor and principal anchor Ivan Leung discuss why house prices may need to fall further and what it means for young Australians. They examine the risks of buying with a small deposit while interest rates and rents remain high.

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    11 min
  • East Plus West Ep 227 - Tax Office backlash over credit card payment ban, global mental health summit & farmer Nigel let go after 27 years

    East Plus West Ep 227 - Tax Office backlash over credit card payment ban, global mental health summit & farmer Nigel let go after 27 years
    Oct 9 2026

    In this week’s concise edition of the exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan will be hosting solo as Leo is on vacation. This week, the Australian Taxation Office is facing huge backlash from small business owners and taxpayers after the department refused to accept credit card payments following surcharge changes. It’s a historic moment for Perth, as the Global Mental Health Summit will be held at Optus Stadium next week, focusing on the actions needed to improve mental health for all. And after 27 years, beloved farmer Nigel Spencer was told by the Royal Show that his services were no longer needed. Mr Spencer speaks exclusively to WAMN News and tells us how it all happened.


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    17 min
  • Mellie Chat - Pink Tax Adds To Cost Of Living For Aussies' Wellbeing

    Mellie Chat - Pink Tax Adds To Cost Of Living For Aussies' Wellbeing
    Oct 3 2026
    In this weekend’s audio chat, WAMN News Anchor Meleva Thorn discusses the Pink Tax issue with fellow reporter Paige Reid. With the cost of living rising, women’s products, including sanitary items and clothing, were described as costing more. Both argued that pads and tampons are necessities for Australian women and questioned why they are not treated like other GST-exempt essentials. Although free sanitary products are increasingly available at Australian schools, universities and TAFEs, access generally does not extend to workers or women outside the education sector. Meleva and Paige also emphasised the importance of consulting women and female-identifying people when developing policies.

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    9 min
  • East Plus West Ep 226 - Freo Loses AFL Grand Final, Victorian election update, Mining & Gas Royalties Poll Outcome

    East Plus West Ep 226 - Freo Loses AFL Grand Final, Victorian election update, Mining & Gas Royalties Poll Outcome
    Oct 2 2026

    In this week’s concise edition of the exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan & Leo focus their discussion on a busy week of news. The Fremantle Dockers lost the AFL Grand Final for the second time in 13 years, as the Lions claimed their third premiership victory. In Victoria, Labor Premier Ben Carroll’s popularity has fallen further, while One Nation announces more candidates less than two months before the state election. In WA, 94% of viewers said they do not believe the public received a fair share of mining and gas royalties. And we have a special report on the launch of the 2026 Perth Royal Show.


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    28 min
  • Mellie Chat - Hopes And Dreams For The Perth Royal Show In 2026

    Mellie Chat - Hopes And Dreams For The Perth Royal Show In 2026
    Sep 27 2026
    In this weekend's audio chat, WAMN News Editor & Principal Anchor Ivan Leung talks to Anchor Meleva Thorn on her views, hopes, and dreams for this year's Perth Royal Show for 2026, and why is it important for country and city folks to understand each other.

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    6 min
  • East Plus West Ep 225 - Victoria's Red Wall Might Crumble, Gas Mining Royalties Polling & Fatal Shark Attack In Perth's North

    East Plus West Ep 225 - Victoria's Red Wall Might Crumble, Gas Mining Royalties Polling & Fatal Shark Attack In Perth's North
    Sep 25 2026

    In this week’s concise edition of the exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan hosts solo, with Leo set to return next week. Victoria’s November state election is heating up, with Labor’s Western Melbourne area at risk of flipping to the Liberals and One Nation amid claims of prolonged neglect. An opinion poll is underway to gauge West Aussies’ views on mining and gas royalties, while a man was killed in a shark attack tragedy on Perth’s northern beaches, triggering discussions about shark culling and prevention.


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    15 min