Human bones found on Rottnest Island found to be historical remains of Indigenous person

A pile of bones uncovered in the yard of a Catholic church on Rottnest Island have been revealed to be Indigenous remains, ...

Indigenous leaders call for greater protections for Rottnest Island after discovery of Indigenous remains

Aboriginal leaders call for greater protections for Rottnest Island after the discovery of Indigenous remains during ...

Bones discovered during bus stop construction work on Rottnest Island, sparking investigation

Police are investigating the origin of what are believed to be several human bones that were found on Rottnest Island.

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 ...

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

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

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Bones discovered by construction workers on Rottnest Island have been forensically tested and confirmed to have Indigenous ...

A grim discovery brings Rottnest’s dark past to the surface

Works on the main bus stand next to Rottnest Island’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday as ...
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How Selfies with Quokkas on Rottnest Island Are Helping the Quokka Population Bounce Back

Tourism on the Australian island went up 15 percent last year, bringing in funds to go toward research and preservation for the island's 12,000 quokkas Tourists don't have to work hard to score a ...

Man airlifted to hospital after Rottnest crash

A man is in hospital after crashing his bicycle on Rottnest Island near Perth. AddedMar 3rd, 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the new heads of Defence, Army and Navy with the first ...