Podcasts
Welcome to the State Library of Western Australia podcasts. Through these podcasts we hope to unearth tales of Western Australia’s past and present. You can listen to our podcasts on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
WA history
Petronila's keepsake is a traditional Tokelau hand-carved mother of pearl fishing lure (Pa Hi Atu) made by Papa Fofo, her father-in-law, a week before he passed away.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
Gerry's keepsake is his great-granddad's utility knife, which was gifted to him for saving the life of a world-renowned Australian test pilot, Harry Hawker, in 1913.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
WA history
Cheryl's keepsake is a gold kangaroo brooch, her first gift to her mother, whom she found when she was 28.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
ANZAC stories
Podcasts
WA history
Anne's grandfather was one of the first returned wounded soldiers to Mt Hawthorn. The community rallied to build him a home, doubling as a memorial.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
WA history
Amber's keepsake is a much loved and very used Scrabble game board from the 1970s on which her family marked their annual Rottnest holidays.
Women knowing fire
Stories
Aboriginal stories
Photographs and films
Podcasts
A podcast and short film exploring the fire knowledge of Aboriginal women. Such knowledge has been essential to the survival and cultural practices of Indigenous communities across millennia.
Video and audio recordings
Aboriginal stories
Podcasts
WA history
Hear from leading politicians, community Elders, academics and youth leaders and find out why your voice mattered in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to parliament 2023 referendum—recordings from two events held before the referendum.
The Lady Referee
Podcasts
Game Changers
Marilyn has the great honour of being the first West Australian female referee to crash into the male-dominated game in the late 1970’s. In 1992, she was the first woman to run the line in a national men’s soccer league game.
No Longer Invisible
Podcasts
Game Changers
Tracey Wheeler made her international goalkeeping debut against New Zealand in 1989, and has played 55 international matches for the Australian women’s team, including three games at the 2000 Olympics.
100% Myself on the Field
Podcasts
Game Changers
Jaime is a trans woman, soccer player and committee member for the South Perth Pride Football Club, an inclusive soccer club for players of all different backgrounds, races, ages, abilities and sexualities.
An Equitable Pitch
Podcasts
Game Changers
Mikayla is currently completing her PhD studies at Notre Dame University in gender equity in soccer, working as a strength and conditioning coach for Fremantle Dockers in the AFLW, and as a mentor for young girls in soccer.
Joining a Legacy of Champions
Podcasts
Game Changers
Growing up in Margaret River and not initially taking soccer seriously as a career, Tash took an unusual route to becoming captain of Perth Glory women’s team, replacing Sam Kerr in 2019.