Perth Indymedia

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.

We speak to Greens MLC Sophie Mcneil about proposed new protest laws in WA and the implication to our right to political demonstration.

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.

Troy Turner from Democratic Socialists of America discusses the ongoing resistance to the ICE raids in cities throughout the USA.

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

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

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.

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.

Indymedia's Joni Boyd chats with William and Mia from the growing WA branch of the Renters and Housing Union about the rapidly worsening rental crisis and the branch's upcoming protest outside the WA Labor conference this Saturday the 8th November. Originally broadcast on RTRFM92.1 on 03/11/2025 Banner image via RAHU's national facebook page - 21/12/2020

Indymedia's Phil Evans reports on the Tuesday 9th September Lock The Gate Alliance/Frack Free WA rally at state parliament calling the Cook Government to reject a bid by American company Black Mountain to open at least 20 wells in the Kimberly. Read by Joni Boyd. Picture from the ABC. Originally broadcast on RTRFM92.1 on 15/09/2025

Joni Boyd's live reporting and analysis on efforts to counter and disrupt the Nazi organised anti-immigrant "March For Australia" in Perth on the 31st August 2025. Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1

We chat to Chloe from Friends Of the Earth about new proposed restrictions to protest in Victoria.

Social Reinvestment CEO, Sophie Stewart, joins the show to discuss Hakea Prison. In recent weeks, news has come from Eamon Ryan, Inspector of Custodial Services, that several National and International human rights standards are being breached. Issues concerning overcrowding, underfunding, prisoners placed in constant lockdown are being made aware by Mr Ryan, who wants the government to hold a formal inquiry into the problems at Hakea and what needs to be done to improve it. Indymedia’s Joni Boyd spoke with Sophie Stewart about the ongoing issues in Hakea Prison at alternatives to incarceration. Originally broadcast on RTRFM92.1

We speak to James Godfrey from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition about Israel's illegal raid of the Handala, the latest vessel to attempt to break the blockade of Gaza.

Students of Palestine Campaigner, Jasmine Duff, Highlights A Broken Judicial System In Australia; five charges against her were dropped, after being charged during a protest of The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, in Melbourne 2024. We discuss government inaction, the war in Palestine, anti-protest laws, grassroots activism and the broader socialist movement, in the wake of the last federal election.

Indyemdia's Joni Boyd reports on last Saturday's STOP AUKUS event at The Buffalo Club from the newly formed Youth Against War and Facism. Voices include WA Greens MLC Sophie McNeil, YAWF's Patrick Truman-Healy, long time Freo activist Sam Wainright and poet Mena Tabeshfar - also a member of YAWF. Originally broadcast on RTRFM.

We speak to Pakistani political activist and academic Ammar Ali Jan about the recent escalation in conflict between Pakistan and India, as well as the broader geopolitical forces at play.

Former NSW Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon speaks to Alex Whisson about her experiences making the new MUA-funded documentary film, Palestinians Don't Need SIdewalks.

As a fragile ceasefire finally comes into effect in Gaza, Nasser Mashni, President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, joined Alex Whisson to discuss the politics and logistics of the truce, brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, and what might happen at the end of the first phase of the agreement in six weeks' time.

El Gibbs is a writer and deputy ceo of DANA, the Disability Advocacy network Australia. Recently she had a chat with Indymedia's Jack Prendergast to discuss cost blowouts tot he NDIS and possible non-market based alternative's to the scheme.