The Federal Court defamation case against Michael West Media has been dropped, but unfortunately so has the regulator's investigation into the lawyers' conduct. Story here: https://michaelwest.com.au/an-ambulance-chasers-tale-defamation-case-against-michael-west-media-dropped/ This ordeal has taken five months, $40,000, and countless hours, all for a case that should never have proceeded. But we stood our ground, not just for ourselves, but for every independent publisher, citizen journalist, and social media poster who’s ever faced legal bullying To those who donated via Chuffed, backed us on Stripe or Patreon, or simply watched, shared, and stood with us, thank you. We are humbled and immensely grateful. Your support meant we could call their bluff, get to court faster, and bring this to light This isn’t just our fight. Australia’s defamation laws remain a weapon of choice for those in power, and the legal regulators, it seems, are asleep at the wheel While legacy media is propped up with government cash and indemnified lawyers, independent media like ours is left to fend for itself. Yet it’s also because of this community, you, that we’re still here You helped keep the lights on, the servers running, and the journalism flowing The full recap is available on our website. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Foreign fossil fuel and Israel lobbyists are flooding the 2025 election campaign with cash and smear ads against the Greens, Teals and Labor. #auspol We investigate the shadowy players behind Advance Australia, Better Australia, and the so-called Minority Impact Coalition, revealing how these 'astroturfers' are sowing fear and lies, deploying dark money to rig the conversation. 🔍 Who funds them? Why now? And why is the AEC doing nothing? This is the dirty truth about our election and the media won’t tell it. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week, we are breaking down what the media isn’t telling you about the real election issues: • How Chinese car brands are quietly taking over Australia’s market • Why Australia’s war spending is skyrocketing under AUKUS • The true cost of ignoring the climate crisis Guests: • Michael West – Investigative journalist and founder of Michael West Media • John Cadogan – Automotive analyst and creator of AutoExpert • Carrick Ryan – Former AFP officer and national security commentator • Hosted by Stephanie Preston We’ll also take your questions live — from the rise of BYD and Tesla imports, to Australia’s defence recruitment crisis, to the myths about voting for minor parties. 📣 Drop your questions in the chat or in the comments now! 👉 Support independent media on Patreon: [patreon.com/thewestreport] #WestReportLive #AusPol #ClimateCrisis #AUKUS #AutoExpert #IndependentMedia Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week on Media Blind Spot, we cover three major stories the mainstream media would rather you ignore: – How the Albanese government quietly caved to global streaming giants, delaying promised local content quotas. – Whistleblower Tony Watson’s David vs Goliath fight against Lendlease and PwC after exposing a $300 million tax scam. – Australia’s controversial role in supplying steel for Israeli military vehicles, despite international law violations. Every story we cover comes from original investigations by our on-the-ground team at Michael West Media. If you want to support fearless independent journalism and help us keep producing videos like this, head to patreon.com/thewestreport. Subscribe for more real news, not corporate spin. #auspol #australianews #whistleblower #israel #streaming #MediaBlindSpot Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Ever stared at a ballot paper and thought, how the hell does this work? You’re not alone. In this episode of The West Report Live, we’re joined by David Cox from Auspol Explained to break down how Australia’s preferential voting system really works, why how-to-vote cards aren’t as powerful as you think, and how a candidate with fewer first votes can still win an election. We also dive into some real-world examples including Clive Palmer’s bizarre 2013 win and what it means for your vote in 2025. 🔹 Hosted by Steph Preston 🔹 Featuring Michael West, Leo Puglisi (@6NewsAU and David Cox (@AuspolExplained ) 📺 Catch the live stream 6pm Wednesday nights AEST 🎥 Recorded live on The West Report 📢 Support independent journalism: https://patreon.com/thewestreport #Auspol #VotingExplained #AustralianPolitics #PreferentialVoting #TheWestReport #AuspolExplained Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Peter Dutton’s Nuclear Policy just vaporised like the steam off a reactor. Coalition says it will cost $331B, Labor reckons $600B, top energy analyst Tim Buckley estimates at least $4.3 TRILLION! What's the scam? Story: https://michaelwest.com.au/new-report-peter-duttons-nuclear-power-plan-to-cost-4-3-trillion/ 👉 Like, share and drop a comment below. 📢 Support independent journalism at Patreon.com/TheWestReport Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

LIVE: How Australian Voting Really Works | The West Report 🗓 Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (AEST) 🎥 Streaming live on The West Report YouTube Channel Join host Stephanie Preston alongside special guests: • Michael West – Investigative Journalist • Leo Puglisi – Founder of 6 News Australia @6NewsAU • David Cox – Creator of AusPol Explained @AuspolExplained This episode breaks down Australia’s complex voting system, exposing the power of preference deals, political advertising, and misinformation campaigns targeting young voters. We cover: ✅ Astroturfing and the dark money behind preference machines ✅ How preferential voting actually works ✅ What the parties are (and aren’t) doing to win young voters ✅ Live Q&A with our audience and Patreon members 💬 Got a question? Drop it in the live chat or join us on Patreon for priority questions: Patreon.com/thewestreport Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

join us from 6-7pm Wednesday nights where we go through the biggest news Stories of the week @purplepingers Welcome to the very first episode of Michael West Live, your new weekly stream for unfiltered news, sharp commentary, and independent journalism that cuts through the spin. In this episode, Josh and Michael dive into the biggest headlines of the week, unpack the latest in housing policy, and take a look at how the media is framing the national conversation. Guests this week: Jordan van den Berg (aka Purplepingers), founder of ShitRentals.com, joins us to talk about rental reform and the push for better tenant protections Bonnie Harvey, Greens councillor for Warringah, shares her take on local government, climate action, and what it’s like running for re-election in a media landscape stacked against minor parties Plus, we’ll answer audience questions, break down biased headlines in real time, and talk about what’s really going on behind the news. Support our work: https://patreon.com/thewestreport Subscribe for more: Independent media, every week, no spin. Support Us here https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The housing crisis isn’t a bug, it’s a feature. Australia’s housing market has been hijacked — turned into a slow-motion wealth transfer that punishes renters and first home buyers while rewarding investors, landlords, and the politicians who protect them. In this West Report, Josh breaks down how decades of tax policy, political cowardice, and media spin turned homes into tax shelters, not shelter. We look at the real causes of the crisis — negative gearing, capital gains discounts, supply failure, and land hoarding — and ask why neither major party will touch them. Spoiler: they’re all in on it. From “housing Hunger Games” to face-eating leopards running the economy, this isn’t just unaffordable — it’s unsustainable. Support independent journalism: 📣 Patreon.com/TheWestReport Chapters 00:00 – The Australian Dream (Is Dead) 02:00 – How the System Was Rigged 05:00 – Investors Win, Everyone Else Loses 08:00 – The Political Class Owns the Crisis 12:00 – Immigration Scapegoats 17:00 – A Generation Locked Out 21:00 – What Needs to Change #HousingCrisis #TheWestReport #AustralianPolitics #CostOfLiving #NegativeGearing #FaceEatingLeopards Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Donald Trump’s latest - a 104% tariff on China - raises the stakes. But China has the nuclear option, the US debt. But who advised him? #auspol #bonds #tariffs [Events moved quickly since this story was published. Trump backflipped on global tariffs, the bond market forced his hand, saying reciprocal tariffs would be paused for 90 days – as an insider trading scandal erupted over buyers ‘front-running’ the news. Besides global market uncertainty, heavy tariffs on Australia’s biggest customer China remain.] 👉 Like, share, and comment below. 🎥 Full video above. 💸 Support us on Patreon if you value independent media. #TheWestReport #TradeWar #Tariffs #Trump #Australia #China #Economy #BondMarket #MediaBlindSpot #MichaelWestMedia Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.