Rottnest

Nasty injuriesWoman struck in face by boat propeller in Mandurah

Update: Two people have been taken to hospital after being struck by boat propellers in separate incidents this afternoon.

Syan Dougherty and Joanna Delalande

Rotto swimMan pulled from water with hypothermia

A 49-year-old swimmer was pulled from the water during the Rottnest Channel Swim this afternoon suffering from hypothermia.

Lucky to be aliveInjured Rotto worker: ‘I better buy a lotto ticket’

A 60-year-old concreter who survived a building site collapse at Rottnest Island is leaving hospital after just five days - and he knows he’s very fortunate.

Doing it for TyeTeam Tye: Ryan to swim to Rotto solo for injured mate

Robertson launched a fund-raising page to raise $10,000 for Angland’s ongoing rehabilitation and to support his wife Erin and their three children Alexis, Addison and Rylan.

Glen Quartermain

Workplace accidentTradies lucky to be alive after Rottnest Island fall

Two men working on Rottnest Hotel renovations are in hospital after formwork collapsed during a concrete pour, sending them tumbling three metres into a pit of wet concrete and tangled steel.

Rourke Walsh & Anna Hay

Worksafe probeMen airlifted after fall from Hotel Rottnest

Two workers have been airlifted to hospital after being injured at Hotel Rottnest.

Natalie Richards and Phil Hickey

Inside CoverSeven West Media’s crack Rotto Swim team

There’s no “I” in team but there is in “swim team”, and we’d like to wish the Seven West Media swim team the very best for the Rottnest Channel Swim on February 22.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

Cash splashRottnest infrastructure boost targets backpackers

Rottnest Island is receiving a major infrastructure boost, including a backpacker’s precinct at the island’s west end to attract more young adults to WA’s “premier” tourist attraction.

Joanna Delalande

Lucky escapeSpear-fishermen charged by shark at Rottnest

One of the fishermen said he has never seen such aggression.

Say cheese‘That quok’s a Fed fan’: Rafa selfie not up to rival’s

Some fans have been left less than impressed with Rafael Nadal’s selfie efforts on Wednesday — just like the quokka in the photo.

World No.1Rafael Nadal aces quokka selfie on Rottnest Island

It wasn't too hard to figure out who was wearing the biggest smile on Rottnest Island today. No it wasn't world No.1 tennis star Rafael Nadal and it wasn't even our playful quokkas.

Mitchell Woodcock

World No. 1Tennis star Rafael Nadal sizzles on Rottnest Island

WA’s favourite little getaway has welcomed tennis royalty, with world number one Rafael Nadal beaching and barbecuing on Rottnest Island.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geordie Bay blazeFuel leak contaminates Rotto water after boat fire

A small amount of fuel leaked and contaminated the water where a 42ft boat caught fire and sank off the coast of Geordie Bay on Saturday, a Rottnest Island Authority spokesman confirmed.

Joanna Delalande

RottnestBoat on fire off Geordie Bay

Emergency services are at the scene of a boat fire off the coast of Rottnest’s Geordie Bay.

10 thingsJunior footy teams to be ‘punished’ for blowout wins

Junior football teams could be penalised for winning by huge margins under a controversial AFL proposal. As a junior coach himself, Adrian Barich offers his take on that and more from across the week.

Adrian BarichSports Presenter

Rob BroadfieldRight mix of nostalgia and style at Rotto favourite

Pinky’s cooking blends nostalgia, such as steak, battered fish, and chips and oysters, with modern fare including duck breast “served rare”, and pickled pear and kingfish ceviche.

Rob Broadfield

Wrong wayPerth Airport’s embarrassing Rottnest error

The geographical error was found on an airport billboard spruiking WA's unofficial mascot the quokka and its island home of Rottnest.

Boating tragedyWA coroner investigates four boat deaths off Rottnest

A West Australian coroner is investigating the deaths of four fishermen aboard a boat recovered off the city’s coast in October, 2018.

Holiday hotspotFly into Rotto direct from Perth CBD, or just skydive

Rottnest is on course to eclipse one million visitors and business is booming, prompting a wave of alternative ways to travel to the iconic home of the quokka.

Josh Zimmerman

Loved upQuokka nibbling leaf into heart captivates Instagram

They have been described as the world’s happiest animals — and for wildlife photographer Suzana Paravac, quokkas have become her life’s passion.

Inside CoverPopular Chinese travel blogger reveals Perth insights

When Inside Cover heard Fan Yibo, one of China’s most popular travel bloggers, was in Perth last weekend, we had to find out what he thought of our fair city.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

ExclusiveQuokkas to star in new Tourism Australia campaign

WA’s unofficial mascot and their home of Rottnest Island will spearhead a new $38 million global tourism campaign, as Australia aims to entice overseas travellers with famous ‘quokka selfies’.

Lanai Scarr

New serviceSeaLink doubles up Rottnest Island Quokka ferries

Currently being sailed from Sydney to Perth, the 31.7m-long ferry has the capacity for about 300 people.

Sarah Steger

Quokka selfie‘I met a quokka!’ Mendes drops in for Rottnest selfie

Canadian singer, songwriter and model Shawn Mendes is the latest celebrity to rack up the likes on Instagram with a picture featuring WA’s iconic quokkas on Rottnest Island.

Caitlyn Rintoul