Rottnest Island
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- Perth
Four people rescued from capsized boat by Rottnest ferry
The incident occurred about three kilometres off the coast, near Hillarys.
- Heather McNeill
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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
Mulch or ‘wood product’?: Confusion over how the shot-hole borer did the Rotto swim
Deputy Nationals Leader Peter Rundle took particular issue with conflicting responses about how the borer made its way to Rottnest Island.
- Hamish Hastie
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- Education
Rottnest Island school camps more affordable for WA parents under new scheme
A subsidy of up to $150 will help families who otherwise may not have been able to give their child the chance to join arguably one of the state’s more expensive school excursions.
- Holly Thompson
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- Water safety
‘Put them back in the water’: Rottnest ferry rescues divers ‘stranded’ by tour boat off WA coast
Two men were allegedly left behind during an organised diving tour, stranded for hours before help arrived.
- Holly Thompson and Jamie Freestone
Rottnest seaplane crash survivors reveal how they escaped sinking wreckage
The Cessna 208 plunged into the sea on January 7 at around 4pm after wobbling during take-off and nosediving into the water 600 metres offshore.
- Heather McNeill
Perth swimmer Max Coten first to reach shore in annual Rottnest swim
A cold morning greeted swimmers in this year’s iconic Rottnest Channel Swim with local marathon swimmer Max Coten the first athlete to make it to shore.
- Sarah Brookes
‘Pilot’s instructions saved our lives’: WA couple who survived Rottnest seaplane crash break silence
The sole surviving couple from the Rottnest Island seaplane crash have detailed how their pilot’s safety demonstration saved their lives.
- Heather McNeill
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