Just a stone’s throw off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island, or Wadjemup to the natives, is a sun-soaked oasis with ...

In the late 17th century, Dutch explorer William de Vlamingh saw this sunny island's hordes of quokkas (think small kangaroos) and thought they were rats, so he named the island, Rotte nest, literally ...

Police have issued a blunt warning to any young people considering treating one of the country's most popular tourist islands as a party hotspot this summer: step out of line and "you will face the ...

Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded a contract to oversee cultural services at Rottnest Island, Wadjemup. It comes after chaos at the corporation and a series of resignations led to an ...

Rottnest Express has unveiled a new campaign celebrating Rottnest Island and encouraging locals and visitors to explore the iconic destination this summer. The announcement: Rottnest Express has ...

Perth’s climate is Mediterranean, warm to hot, dry summers; mild, wetter winters and flattering shoulder seasons (sprint and autumn) that many travellers say are the sweet spot. The shoulder seasons ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Parents of more than 1100 West Australian school students will benefit from a new cost-of-living ...

The most common thing we get asked about our home country is what are the most unmissable places to visit in Australia and ...

When I thought of going to Australia, I must admit that Perth wasn’t exactly at the top of my list. But while I wanted to see most of the Outback, I also wanted to have a great time exploring busy ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Phil King and David Paradice were among high-profile fund managers to descend on Western Australia’s Rottnest Island, famous for its ...

A new report reveals details of the final moments before a seaplane crashed off Rottnest Island and what is believed to have been key to some passengers' survival. Western Australia Police retrieve ...

Deep-sea divers exploring waters around Rottnest Island have found the wreck of a Dutch submarine that has been missing since the end of World War II. The Royal Netherlands Navy sub K Xi was built in ...