Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island provides backdrop for historic underwater podcast
Seated on a stool on the sea bed just off Rottnest Island, marine biologist Kurt Krispyn did what he believes is a world first – hosted a live podcast on the ocean floor.
- Indigo Lemay-Conway
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First swimmers cross the line in the Port to Pub
The first team crossed the line in just over 4½ hours.
- Michael Philipps
This island paradise is undergoing its biggest transformation to date
The backdrop of many West Australians’ childhood summers, Rotto’s sophisticated new offerings have come a long way from tents and ageing cabins.
- Katherine Scott
The 20-kilometre swim bringing a Perth family back to where it all began
Nancy and Jason Shaw will compete in their first Rottnest Channel Swim as a family next weekend, with daughter Florence and son Dylan joining them in a team as they take on the 19.7-kilometre swim.
- Michael Philipps
Perth teenager joins Olympian, former winners in elite Rottnest swim field
The Rottnest Channel Swim has revealed its Champions of the Channel field for 2026, with an Italian Olympic medallist and champion swimmers among the competitors.
- Bianca Carbone and Cameron Myles
One year on, Rottnest seaplane crash survivors open up on fateful day
Speaking for the first time about their harrowing ordeal, Jeremy and Patricia Connor said they only felt relief that they survived and gratefulness for the first responders who saved their lives.
- Hamish Hastie and Cameron Myles
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Four people rescued from capsized boat by Rottnest ferry
The incident occurred about three kilometres off the coast, near Hillarys.
- Heather McNeill
Fateful take-off call, safety system in focus of Rottnest Island seaplane crash probe
An ATSB report also reveals the wings of the aircraft “hinged backwards” when it crashed into the water, potentially striking one passenger who suffered a major head injury.
- Cameron Myles
‘More Med than Rotto’: Four of the best weekend getaways in WA right now
A revived Rottnest resort, a 1960s-groove beach shack, a Busselton beauty and moonlight magic – Western Australia’s weekend-away options keep getting better.
Heading to Rottnest this summer? Put this cheery all-day bar on your radar
Mediterranean flavours, pubby accessibility and terrific drinks are the calling flavours of this likeable island-time destination.
- Max Veenhuyzen