Australia - Rottnest Island: Further testing after human bones found at notorious prison burial ground, off Perth, 8 April 2026 *historical remains?*

[TootsieFootsie]

Major update after human bones discovered on popular holiday island

The find was made during construction work and authorities have revealed what will happen next.

7news.com.au

7News

​

Rottnest Island: Further testing to take place after human bones found at holiday spot off Perth​

Several bones discovered on a popular holiday island are human, police have confirmed.

The remains were found Wednesday on Rottnest Island, off the coast of Perth, during construction work at the grounds of the Holy Trinity Church.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Bones found on Rottnest Island are Indigenous remains

Several human bones that were found on Rottnest Island this week are historic Indigenous remains, WA Police say.

www.abc.net.au

ABC News Australia

WA Police say bones found on Rottnest Island are historic Indigenous remains​

Human bones discovered this week on Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination that was once a notorious prison, are likely to be historic Indigenous remains, Western Australian police have said.​