Music Boss Calls for Local Funding Shift Amid Festival Exodus
The CEO of West Australian Music (WAM) has called for increased funding for home-grown festivals as more major festivals remove Western Australia from their touring schedules. Click play to hear the interview. As previously reported, the Laneway Festival—which has featured acts such as Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and PinkPantheress—will not return to Perth or Adelaide […]
Contactless payments to be available to Transperth passengers by end of year
BREAKING: The State Government has announced contactless payment options will be available to Transperth passengers from “the end of the year”. The Public Transport Authority has launched a two-week recruitment process to find 50 suitable passengers to trial credit card and debit card payments on new card readers on Transperth ferries. Contactless payment options will […]
Interview with Leah O’Brien: Australia’s Next Sprint Sensation
At just 17-years-old, Leah O’Brien is emerging as one of the best young sprinters in Australian athletics. In April, she stunned the nation by breaking a 57-year-old national record in the 100m with a time of 11.14 seconds.I was fortunate enough to chat with Leah last week, she shared her journey, from being an eight-year-old […]
Builders announced to construct 1,100 social and affordable homes
The State Government has announced a “major milestone” in its affordable and social housing construction programs with the announcement of three builders set to deliver 1,146 new homes throughout the Perth metropolitan area. The companies will construct one and two-bedroom apartments near train stations or high-frequency public transport corridors. 80% of the apartments will be […]
“Part and parcel” – Premier apologises for elective surgery cancellations
More than 100 elective surgeries were cancelled across two days as WA hospitals struggled under one of the worst flu seasons on record. Premier Roger Cook apologised and thanked patients for their patience.
EXCLUSIVE: WA Liberal Senator backs calls to criminalise vandalism of Australian flag
WA Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash has told Youth Jam’s Newsflash show that she’d “back a bill that would criminalise the burning of the Australian flag”. As previously reported, Shane Pilgrim – an ex-service personnel – has started a petition calling on the Federal Government to criminalise the vandalism or desecration of the Australian flag. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1257804815887679 […]
Broome tour operators not briefed about death of coral at Rowley Shoals
New research revealed 90% coral death at Rowley Shoals following a record marine heatwave. Tour operators fear major financial losses and say they were not briefed by the government, despite Chevron receiving updates.
Bludfest Returns: Yungblud’s Affordable Music Festival Makes a Powerful Comeback
After being a huge hit in 2024, Bludfest returned for its second year this weekend in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, once again bringing together music fans from across the globe. The music and arts festival, founded by singer-songwriter Yungblud, was created in response to rising ticket prices and aims to be both affordable and accessible. […]
BREAKING: Australian-first bare-knuckle boxing tournament not approved by Combat Sports Commission
Western Australia’s Combat Sports Commission (CSC) has declined an application for a bare-knuckle boxing event, that was due to be hosted in Perth. In a statement, a spokesperson for the commission said the board was not satisfied the event met the required criteria. The Australian-first tournament drew controversy from medical experts and politicians in recent […]
Climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks from boat enroute to Gaza
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg continues her journey on-board The Madleen ship – a vessel launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) – enroute to war-torn Gaza. The 22-year-old Swedish woman is among 12 activists aiming to break Israel’s aid blockade. “We cannot afford to give up. There is simply too much at stake. In times […]