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Archaeological tests find no evidence of more human remains at Baalang site on Wadjemup
Archaeological investigations of 12 potential burial-like anomalies discovered l...
Giovanni Torre 15 May 2026
Ancestor laid to rest with traditional burial on Wadjemup / Rottnest
The human remains of Indigenous ancestry uncovered on Wadjemup last month were g...
Ronan O'Connell 9 May 2026
First Nations from across Western Australia to play key role in care for ancestors found on Wadjemup / Rottnest
The discovery of a further 12 potential burial sites on Wadjemup / Rottnest Isla...
Giovanni Torre 24 Apr 2026
BREAKING NEWS: 12 more potential burial sites found on Wadjemup / Rottnest by ground-penetrating radar survey
A ground-penetrating radar survey has identified 12 additional potential burial...
Callan Morse 24 Apr 2026
Discovery of Aboriginal person's remains on Wadjemup described as 'deeply distressing'

The discovery of Aboriginal human remains on Wadjemup/Rottnest Island last week has been described as "deeply distressing" by Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 13, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Remains found on Wadjemup confirmed as First Nations person

Human remains found on the Western Australian island of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island have been confirmed as "historical in nature and consistent with Indigenous ancestry", according to WA police.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 10, 2026
Traditional Owners await investigation outcome after human remains found on Wadjemup / Rottnest

Traditional Owners are awaiting the outcome of an investigation into human remains found on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Wadjemup was used by colonial authorities for decades as a...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 8, 2026
New Wadjemup / Rottnest projects reveal hidden hell

Note: this report includes images of Indigenous people who have died. It is Boorloo / Perth's favourite holiday location, a majestic island ringed by beaches and fauna-rich reefs, and inhabited by the...

'A new way forward' - Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation and Rottnest Island Authority partner to deliver cultural heritage monitoring

Vital cultural heritage monitoring services have been given the green light with an historic agreement between Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation and Rottnest Island Authority, marking a significant step...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Nov 28, 2025
'Truth, justice and healing' to be a focus at NAIDOC National Forum in Boorloo/Perth

The NAIDOC National Forum to be held in Boorloo/Perth on Whadjuk Noongar Country on July 4 will feature a team of notable speakers, Indigenous leaders from a range of fields.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 26, 2025
New quokka population discovered on WA mainland

A new quokka population has been discovered in the Perth Hills by local charity, Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association Inc (BNAA). The quokkas were discovered through the BoorYul-Bah-Bilya program - a...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 12, 2024
A ceremony of remembrance, truth, and healing held at Wadjemup

For most visitors, Rottnest Island is known as a picturesque holiday destination. But for Aboriginal people, particularly the Whadjuk Noongar people, Wadjemup—its original name—is a place...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 11, 2024
Call for World Heritage recognition and truth-telling at Wadjemup

Wadjemup/Rottnest Island should be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list as a place of significant cultural and heritage value, says Dr Hannah McGlade.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 10, 2024
WA Premier apologises for horrors perpetrated against Indigenous people on Wadjemup/Rottnest

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has apologised for the atrocities committed against Aboriginal people on the island of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 9, 2024
Commemorating Australia’s largest single Death-in-Custody site, Wadjemup

The Wadjemup Wirin Bidi Commemorative Ceremony, set for Saturday, 9 November, offers a profound opportunity for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to gather in the spirit of healing and remembrance.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Oct 23, 2024
We must honour the truth about Wadjemup/Rottnest and put things right

It'll be summertime soon and many West Australians will soon be frolicking in the sun at their beloved Rottnest Island. The fact that they'll be dancing on human graves as they've done for many years...

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Phill Moncrieff Oct 17, 2024
Island authorities eye new Indigenous tourism ventures on Wadjemup

Bouyed by a summer humming with visitors, Rottnest Island authorities believe Indigenous tourism will help attract new arrivals to the iconic WA destination.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 5, 2024
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