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Nearly a dozen unmarked Aboriginal burial sites found in popular tourist destination

Authorities confirmed the discovery of 12 potential unmarked Indigenous burial sites on Rottnest Island, near Perth, on Friday. Ongoing archaeological work at the main bus stop construction site follows previous findings of historic bones linked to Aboriginal ancestry. The Rottnest Island Authority is collaborating with the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation to ensure adherence to cultural protocols.

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