Special Interest Newspapers
The State Library holds a selection of "special interest" newspapers for Western Australia. These are publications which can be produced on a special theme, by a specific group or for a specific subject or audience. A small selection can be found below and others can be located by searching the State Library Catalogue.
Anglican Messenger
A newspaper published by the Anglican Church of Western Australia from 1965 to date.
The Record
A newspaper published by the Roman Catholic Church of Western Australia as The West Australian Catholic Record 1874-1888, the W.A. Record 1888-1922 and The Record 1922 to date.
Business News
A biweekly publication dealing with aspects of business and commerce in Western Australia from 1992 to date.
Have a Go News : Journal of the Recreation Association for Adults
Produced by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation since 1988, it provides information for seniors in WA.
Pelican
Produced by the Guild of Undergraduates at the University of Western Australia since 1930, it is circulated amongst students at the University.
Weekly Trading Post
A biweekly publication since 1992, it advertises material for sale by the general public.
British Soccer Week
Published 1986-2001 (British Football Week 2001 to date), it provides results and descriptions of matches in all four British soccer divisions.
Western Review
Published 1994-1998, it provided information on Perth entertainment, food and arts.
Westside Observer
A monthly publication from 1987-2001, it was produced for the gay community in WA.
The X Press
A biweekly publication from 1985 to date, it provides information on the Western Australian, Australian and overseas music scenes.
Quokka
Published from 1996 to date, it advertises material for sale by the general public.
Yamaji News
Published in Geraldton since 1995 by the Yamaji Languages Aboriginal Corporation, it provides news and information for the Indigenous people of the Gascoyne and Murchison districts.
The Aboriginal Independent Newspaper
Published in Victoria Park 1997-2001 by AKA International, it provided information on social conditions for Indigenous people.
Page last updated: Tuesday 23 November 2010