Media Centre archives
Search the Rottnest island archives for previous media releases, news features and the Rottnest Islander newspaper.
15 May 2009
Fees and Charges
Admission Fee FAQ's (pdf 110KB)
Fee Restructure for Rottnest Island (pdf 28.1KB) - Minister for Tourism
20th April 2009
Research proposals on Rottnest Island – 2009 and beyond
Proposals are invited from interested parties to conduct research within the Rottnest Island Marine & Terrestrial Reserve. Support offered by RIA for proposed projects may be both financial and in-kind, up to the value of $5000.
The application closing date for a Semester Two 2009 start is Friday 5th June 2009. Proposals for a Semester One 2010 will be accepted until Friday October 30th 2009. For more information and an application form, please contact Rosie Smith, Volunteer & Research Coordinator on +61 8 9372 9736 or
rosie.smith@rottnestisland.com 25th February 2009
The Rottnest Island Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its
Reconciliation Action Plan Media Releases
9th May 2007
Public supports amendments to the Rottnest Island Management Plan
6th February 2007
High praise across the board at WA Tourism Awards
1st February 2007
Premier's Awards Rottnest Island escapes devastating fire on Australia Day
10th January 2007
Government of Western Australia Media Release: New Hotel unveiled for Rottnest Island Broadwater Hotels and Resort Consortium Media Release: Broadwater Consortium Selected as ‘Preferred Proponent’ to Develop Proposed Tourism Development on Rottnest Island
27th September 2006
Government of Western Australia Media Release: Rotto revamp well ahead of schedule
5th August 2005
RIA Media Release: Regent Parrot sighted for the first time on Rottnest Island
22nd July 2005
RIA Media Release: Rottnest a staging ground for waders on route to the Arctic Circle
Old treasures make up new displays at museum
A ship in a bottle made by an Italian doctor on Rottnest Island during wartime will feature in one of the new displays at the Island’s museum. View more
Rottnest a staging ground for waders
Not only is Rottnest Island home to many birds, it is one of the transequatorial migratory birds staging grounds during their marathon 20,000-25,000km round trip to the Arctic Circle. View more
Water quality monitoring 2002 to 2003
The results of the Marine Water Quality Sampling Program for 2002/03 have been analysed by the Department of Health, which has found them to be acceptable. View more
Water quality results 2002 to 2004
Check the marine water quality results from 2002 to 2004. View more
Rottnest Islander
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