Rewind on RTRFM – 23 July 2021

This week, Rewind covers three stand-out stories from RTRFM, featuring a new sport for the blind community, a Boorloo icon getting national recognition, and a shock new decision from the state’s leading university.

First, Jesse Begley speaks to Robert Hitchcock, the artist behind Matagarup (Heirisson Island)’s statue of Yagan. A new version of the 1984 icon is getting a permanent place at the National Museum of Australia, which gave us an opportunity to talk to the artist about his process, his most celebrated artworks, and the legacy of a Noongar hero.

Next, Jeff Bullen speaks to NTEU representative Dr. Sannah Peden about UWA’s shock cuts to two of its most prominent departments. Despite its reputation as a stalwart of WA’s arts and research spheres, UWA has decided to cut social sciences and anthropology altogether – announced to much outrage, as you’d expect. Dr. Peden lets us know what the 411 is and what we can do about it.

Finally, another story from Jesse Begley, who speaks to some of the proponents of what must be WA’s newest sport. Blind AFL is a variation of Aussie rules football designed for the blind community. It’s been gaining ground since 2017, but it only kicked off in WA last month. Jesse chats to some of the WA league’s freshest players.

Rewind is RTRFM’s talks digest, a round-up of the station’s most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what’s been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.