MEDIA ARCHIVE
WA WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME MEDIA ARCHIVES

MEDIA RELEASE 12th September 2024
THE WA WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME ‘CALL FOR NOMINATIONS’ 2025
IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!

MEDIA RELEASE 8th March 2024
TODAY WE CELEBRATE TWENTY INSPIRING
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN WOMEN
PRESS

The Senior
Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond AM has been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame. Picture supplied

Fremantle Herald
Rebecca Prince-Ruiz was inducted into WA’s Women’s Hall of Fame.

Echo News
Since leaving the army, Dianne Ryder has dedicated her life to serving her community and promoting reconciliation. Picture: Karen Wheatland.

The West
2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame: Diverse group of inspiring women inducted.

The West Australian
2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Touring Photographic Exhibition Launch, presented by Dr. Anh Nguyen.

Post Newspaper
Libby Lyons, Sue Morey and Rachael Hain write their names on history’s wall.

Perth Now
ECU Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond inducted into WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

Fremantle Herald
MAKING HISTORY: WA’S Fantastic Female Famers.

Fremantle Herald
This is the third in a series of articles about some of the 2024 inductees to the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame featuring Carolyn Oldham.

The Senior
Before Jane Fonda’s workout video sold millions in the early ’80s, gym instructor Colleen Kluwen was already launching the aerobics craze in Perth.

Fremantle Herald
WA Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Carol Dooley has been in male-dominated environments since she was a teenager, experiencing first-hand what it’s like to be an anomaly in the workplace.

Medical Forum WA
Top women in health recognised.

Mulga Mail
Those acknowledged this year include international blues and gospel singer Kankawa Nagarra, respected Elder Di Ryder OAM, radio broadcaster Sandy Dann, and Dr. Rosemary ven den Berg PhD.
RADIO

Sport FM
SPORT FM 92.1 interview Celia Waugh.

6PR
WA’s first female Shipmaster Carole Dooley on making waves in leading roles.

Ngaarda Media
Kankawa Nagarra, also known as Olive Knight, was one of 16 women bestowed the honour on International Women’s Day.

Ngaarda Media
Listen to 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Community category Inductee Sandy Dann speak to Ngaarda Media’s Tangiora Hinaki.

RTR-FM Herstory
Bec Bowen in conversation with 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Arts category Inductee Kankawa Nagarra.

Sonshine FM
Listen to 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Health category Inductee Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy PhD chats with Bec, on The Bec Show.

6dby Larrkardi Radio
Host of ‘Our Voices from the Kimberley’ Jodi Ryder, chats with 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Arts category Inductee Kankawa Nagarra, Culture category Inductee’s Di Ryder and Sandy Dann, and Leanne Pilkington, daughter of Roll of Honour Inductee, Dr. Rosemary van den Berg PhD.

89.7 FM
Sue Myc in conversation with 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Arts category Inductee Jessica Gethin.

Curtin Radio
Listen to 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Community category Inductee Rachael Hain’s chat with Jenny Seaton on Curtin Radio.

Curtin Radio
Listen to 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Business category Inductee Libby Lyons chat with Jenny Seaton

Curtin Radio
Listen to 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Education category Inductee Rebecca Prince-Ruiz OAM chat with Jenny Seaton.
ONLINE

Yagan Tower Digital Exhibition
Today on the Digital Tower, we honor 20 incredible WA Women’s Hall of Fame inductees who have paved the way for change.

Business News
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss five inspirational women inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

ECU Newsroom
ECU Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond AM has been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame. She joins the prestigious list with ECU Chancellor Denise Goldsworthy AO and ECU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) Professor Cobie Rudd.

ECU Newsroom
Jessica Gethin, ECU Lecturer and Head of Orchestral /Studies and Conducting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts has been inducted into the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame on International Women’s Day 2024.
RADIO

RTR FM: HERSTORY
How well do you know the incredible history of WA’s trailblazing women?
Over 12 weekly episodes, we’ll be sharing 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 is a new RTRFM podcast, and this season highlights the members of the WA Women’s Hall of Fame. Tune in every Tuesday at 11am to hear Taylah Strano interviewing some of the most influential women in Australia.
There are laughs. There are tears. You’ll feel the fire that inspired these women to alter the course of history.
Download and stream each episode of HERSTORY after it airs at rtrfm.com.au — or wherever you get your podcasts.Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Triple M
Asha Baht: WA Women’s Hall of Fame for Business 9-3-23

Triple M
Annette Grant: WA Women’s Hall of Fame for Arts 9-3-23

SBS
‘Attitude impacts your level of success’: WA Women’s Hall Of Fame awardee Dr Hema Wadhwa
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ECHO NEWS
Friday, March 10th 2023:
Dorothy Bagshaw and Victoria Laurie have been inducted into WA Women’s Hall Of Fame