Perth Indymedia
Perth Indymedia
Perth Indymedia Collective
Radical activist citizen journalism. A weekly radio programme on RTRFM (92.1FM), a community radio station based in Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. We bring an independent perspective to the analysis of news and issues and provide a forum for activists, campaigners, academics, advocates and workers denied a voice by the mainstream media. Covering indigenous issues, post-capitalist/anti-capitalist analysis, refugee rights, antifa and all the important environmental, economic and social justice issues of the day. Don’t hate the media, become the media!! - http://perthindymedia.net/
Sophie McNeil: Gas Tax
We speak to Greens MLC Sophie Mcneil about the campaign to introduce a 25% tax on gas exports and the disappointing response from the federal and state Labor governments.
May 4
9 min
Sarah Williams - Combating Rape Culture
A recent investigation has exposed what's being called an "online rape academy" - online forums where men share tactics for committing sexual violence. The investigation is a confronting look at how widespread and organised this behaviour can be. Raymond Grenfell spoke to founder and CEO of What Were You Wearing? Sarah Williams.
Apr 20
13 min
Hell’s gates: Alex Whisson on The War For The Middle East
As Israel and the United States launch their long-awaited attack on Iran, and the Middle East teeters on the edge of all-out regional war, Alex Whisson explains how we got here and what might happen next.
Mar 2
23 min
Protest Laws WA: Sophie Mcneil
We speak to Greens MLC Sophie Mcneil about proposed new protest laws in WA and the implication to our right to political demonstration.
Feb 16
7 min
Something Wicked This Way Comes: Rawan Arraf on the case against Isaac Herzog
As the Australian government rolls out the red carpet for the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Alex Whisson speaks to Rawan Arraf, Executive Director and Principal Lawyer of the Australian Centre for International Justice, to discuss the case against him for incitement of genocide.
Feb 9
17 min
Resisting ICE: Troy Turner
Troy Turner from Democratic Socialists of America discusses the ongoing resistance to the ICE raids in cities throughout the USA.
Feb 2
21 min
Invasion Day Boorloo Bombing - What Really Happened
Indymedia investigates WA Police's chaotic evacuation of Boorloo's annual Invasion Day Rally after an attempted terrorist attack. Speaking to over 40 attendees and marshals - we demonstrate a lack of urgency on behalf of WAPOL, as well as a the use of unnecessary force and the absence of cultural understanding during a major threat to community. Written and narrated by Joni Boyd Cover image courtesy of NITV Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1
Feb 2
9 min
QLB March For Palestine at Perth Pride 2025
Queer Liberation Boorloo marched with a range of groups at the annual Perth Pride Parade in solidarity with Palestine - Indymedia's Joni Boyd was there to catch it. Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1
Dec 2, 2025
15 min
Rising Tide Shuts Down World's Largest Coal Port
Mel from Rising Tide chats to Indymedia's Joni Boyd. Mel was arrested over the weekend for swimming into the Newcastle coal port - the world's largest- as part of a large protest that shut down the port for the day and lead to over a hundred arrests of climate activists. Originally broadcast live on RTRFM 92.1 Image via The Guardian.
Dec 2, 2025
12 min
Jess Beckerling: State Development Bill
We speak to Greens MLC Jess Beckerling about the proposed State Development Bill 2025, a very concerning bill that would see the state's premier Roger Cook able to bypass environmental laws and regulations to push through major developments in WA.
Nov 17, 2025
9 min
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