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Rottnest swimmers left high, dry and out of pocket

Event cancelled 14 hours prior due to hazardous weather; nearly $300,000 raised from entry fees will support charities despite no refunds being issued.

Summary by The West Australian
Organisers said no refunds would be offered, with all money raised - nearly $300,000 - to go to charities, while food organised for volunteers would go to a homeless service.

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Rottnest swimmers left high, dry and out of pocket

Organisers said no refunds would be offered, with all money raised - nearly $300,000 - to go to charities, while food organised for volunteers would go to a homeless service.

·City of Perth, Australia
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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