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How well do you know the incredible history of WA’s trailblazing women? In this series we share the stories of the change-makers who kicked Western Australia into its current shape, and continue to mould the state for the sake of future generations. HERSTORY highlights the members of the WA Women’s Hall of Fame. There are laughs. There are tears. You’ll feel the fire that inspired these women to alter the course of history. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  1. 03/12/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Kankawa Nagarra

    Kankawa Nagarra is a Gooniyandi, Walmajarri Bunaba woman, a Respected Elder, teacher and international blues and gospel singer-songwriter who performs in Walmajarri, Kimberley Kriol, English, and the known languages of her area. Her music carries an underlying message: that of protecting the environment and connecting families to their traditional land. “The land is crying for its people and the people are crying for the land”. Kankawa Nagarra is devoted to the preservation and sharing of Indigenous language and culture, through her love of music and poetry. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kankawa Nagarra speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of blues, the interdependence of alcohol and music industries and her hopes for future generations. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  2. 03/04/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Senator Dorinda Cox

    Dorinda Cox is a Yamatji-Noongar woman with a strong record of working for social justice in her community; locally, globally and nationally. Dorinda is the mother of two daughters and small business owner. Cox has more than 20 years’ experience working in government and non-government sectors and has made significant contributions to policy and advocacy in the areas of domestic violence, child protection and Aboriginal Justice. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Senator Dorinda Cox speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of representation and authenticity. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  3. 02/26/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

    Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy was one of the first women in Australia to be ordained priest and became the first woman in the country to be consecrated as a bishop in 2008. Born and raised in Melbourne, Goldsworthy left a career in hospitality to undertake her theological training at Melbourne’s Trinity College Theological School. She arrived in Perth in 1988 and spent three decades serving as chaplain of Perth College and Rector of the parish of Applecross before being elected as the eighth archbishop of Perth in 2017. The following year, she was installed as the first female archbishop in the Anglican Church of Australia. She is the first woman to hold the title of Archbishop within the worldwide Anglican Communion, although two women have held similar positions internationally. Goldsworthy is on many of the key leadership boards of the Anglican Church and chairs the national Anglican Women’s Commission. She also served as a Trustee of the Diocese of Perth and a member of the Boards of Anglicare and Amana Living Inc. A true glass-ceiling smasher, Goldsworthy’s powerful leadership and enduring commitment to her profession make her an inspiration to women from all walks of life. Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2011. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy speaks to Bec Bowman about the exciting and challenging parts of her profession, as well as raising a family in Perth. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au

  4. 02/20/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Jess Beckerling

    One of WA’s leading environmental campaigners, Jess Beckerling has been instrumental in the development of State Government policies and initiatives around preservation of native forests. In the role of Convenor of the WA Forest Alliance, Beckerling helped secure the end of Native Forest logging across the state, for which the Alliance was awarded the United Nation’s Association of WA’s Environment Award in 2022. Award-winning in her own right, Beckerling has been recognised with the Conservation Council of WA Bessie Rischbieth Conservation Award in 2015, and the Bob Brown Foundation Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2021. Becklerling  has been involved in conservation efforts since she was a teenager, participating in blockades across the state’s south-west. With extensive knowledge of the ecology of WA’s forests, Beckerling has also achieved a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Murdoch University. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jess Beckerling speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of taking climate action, and why grassroots and community involvement is crucial. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  5. 02/12/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Laura Tolliday

    Born in Perth in the late 1920s, Laura Tolliday helped pave the way for women in sport across Western Australia. A state champion in netball, Tolliday also excelled at table tennis and cricket, competing nationally across the three disciplines. Tolliday’s influence in Western Australian sport has continued even after her retirement, with Tolliday focussing on the establishment of multiple community groups. Tolliday was instrumental in establishing a Netball Association in Merredin, and had a hand in promoting groups such as the Intergenerational Activity Network, Seniors Helping At Risk Kids, and Computer Links. Tolliday’s extensive sports experience also helped to kickstart “Walkball”, a modified version of netball that reduces risk of injury. Laura Tolliday was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Laura Tolliday speaks to Bec Bowman about her experience pursuing a sports career as a woman in the 1940s, and the importance of getting involved in your community. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  6. 02/05/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Charmaine Papertalk Green

    A celebrated Wajarri, Badimaya and Wilunyu storyteller, Charmaine Papertalk Green’s work has commanded attention and accolades across an array of areas, from literary awards to school curriculums. Writing and publishing since she was a teenager, Charmaine is a multi-hyphenate, with titles such as visual artist, author, poet, photographer, and academic under her belt. Frank and fervid, her work bridges topics that affect her community, such as loss, violence, and oppression. Charmaine is also a vocal advocate for support of First Nations women in WA’s Midwest. Currently residing in Geraldton, she is the Chairperson for the Yamaji Arts Centre, an initiative she has been involved with for over 22 years. Charmaine Papertalk Green was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Charmaine Papertalk Green speaks to Bec Bowman about all things , and the importance of science for conservation efforts. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  7. 01/29/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: M’Liss Henry

    M’Liss Henry grew up on a rural station in Condoblin, New South Wales, but her love for horses and horseriding has taken her all over the world. At age 21, Henry was selected as a reserve to go to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and subsequently rode racehorses for trainers in India and France. She finally settled down in Perth and founded the Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre (CTRC) in 1972, which became the first Riding for the Disabled in Western Australia. Over the past 50 years, Henry has helped people with physical and mental disabilities grow and connect with horses as chief instructor at CTRC. In 2008, she was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and Coach of the Year for the WA Disabled Sports Association for her service to her community and people with a disability. She has coached her students to compete on the world stage, in countries such as Taiwan, England, France, Italy, and the 2015 Special Olympics in Los Angeles. She was also the Special Olympic Equestrian Coordinator for Western Australia in 2019.Henry’s extraordinary achievements and passion for helping others makes her an admirable and influential individual. M’Liss Henry was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2019. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, M’Liss Henry speaks to Bec Bowman about her passion for horse riding, her most memorable moments at CTRC, and helping people with disability. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

  8. 01/22/2024

    HERSTORY on RTRFM: Parwinder Kaur

    Dr Parwinder Kaur is an award-winning Indian-born biotechnologist, responsible for pioneering genomic research through DNA Zoo Australia, of which she is currently Director. Genomic resources developed by Dr Kaur’s team at DNA Zoo are currently being used across global conservation efforts for threatened and endangered species. Dr Kaur’s work has also led to her founding of ExPlanta, which focuses on implementing bio-engineering solutions into traditional agricultural practices. Dr Parwinder Kaur was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Dr Parwinder Kaur speaks to Bec Bowman about all things biotechnology, and the importance of science for conservation efforts. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

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How well do you know the incredible history of WA’s trailblazing women? In this series we share the stories of the change-makers who kicked Western Australia into its current shape, and continue to mould the state for the sake of future generations. HERSTORY highlights the members of the WA Women’s Hall of Fame. There are laughs. There are tears. You’ll feel the fire that inspired these women to alter the course of history. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

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