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Roger Federer's quokka selfie in 2018 became a viral hit.

Rottnest Island quokkas: The big problem with selfies with 'the world's happiest animal'

Tennis stars have turned selfies with 'the world's happiest animal' into a must-have for visitors to WA's Rottnest Island. Is that really a good thing?

  • by Steve Madgwick
Optus Stadium is bordered by the Swan River.

Indigenous tours in Perth: The ancient history of the land Optus Stadium sits on

Optus Stadium, Perth's 60,000-seat sporting arena, might play a huge role in Perth's modern culture, but the land it stands on and the people who once lived there are not forgotten.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.

Indian Pacific train journey, Sydney to Perth: Six highlights

The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.

  • by Anthony Dennis
The Ritz-Carlton Perth's pink diamond-inspired façade overlooking the waterfront.

Ritz-Carlton review, Perth: The new luxury hotel that warrants a huge splurge

If you need an excuse to go West, this impressive though pricey establishment represents as good a one as you'll get.

  • by Anthony Dennis
A shark exhibit at WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth.

WA Museum Boola Bardip: A blueprint for the future

This innovative museum could serve as a blueprint for all Australia's cultural institutions.

  • by Rob McFarland
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Oh Hey WA tours at  Alfred's Pizzeria, a grungy no-nonsense place open to midnight.

Perth places to drink: See the best street art and places to drink on this tour

Here's a tour that highlights the artistic and liquid assets of Perth's evolving city centre.

  • by Tim Richards
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Indian Pacific train trips resume as Australia's state borders reopen

After a year’s hiatus, the Indian Pacific returns, ready to transport passengers in style between this vast continent’s east and west coasts.

  • by Tim Richards
Pinky Beach and Bathurst Lighthouse, Rottnest Island.

Samphire Rottnest: The Australian island that's now a world-class destination

Luxury has finally arrived on this quokka-filled isle, 19 kilometres from the port of Fremantle.

  • by Andrea Black
Don't miss the sunset over Pinky's dunes is epic, and quokkas at dusk on the club's lawn.

52 Weekends Away: Western Australia's best weekend getaways for 2020

Relaxing resorts, endless beaches and wondrous adventure are abundant here, so go forth!

The dramatic Bronte coastline along the Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach walk.

Best urban walks in Australia: The 10 best city walks to do

Australians, there's no need to head to the country just to get a good walk in. Here are 10 of the best walks to do without leaving the city.

  • by David Whitley