This news was in 5th September, 2011.
Further human remains have been found at the same place where three bones belonging to Daniel Morcombe were uncovered in Sunshine Coast bushland last month, police have confirmed.
Police said the remains had been found over the past week at the primary search site in Beerwah.
"The remains, which were located in the primary search site off Kings Road, will be forensically analysed," police said in a statement issued this morning.
MORCOMBES TAKE MESSAGE TO SCHOOLS
Daniel Morcombe's parents commence their child safety tour of Queensland schools.
"The Morcombe family has been kept regularly advised of any developments throughout the search.’’
On August 13 authorities launched an intense search of bushland at Beerwah about 40 kilometres from Woombye.
The three bones were found on August 21, days after a pair of shoes were found at the site.
One week later, DNA analysis confirmed the bones belonged to Daniel. Forensic testing of the shoes - the same brand worn by Daniel when he disappeared - is still underway.
Police said from now on the media would be provided with search updates on a weekly, rather than a daily, basis.
But police would not disclose how many bones have been found, following discussions with the Morcombe family.
Daniel was last seen waiting for a bus under an overpass on Nambour Connection Road at Woombye on December 7, 2003 - just 12 days short of his 14th birthday.
Police and SES volunteers search the bushland site last month. Photo: Queensland Police Service
Mr Morcombe told media last week, the DNA confirmation had "traumatised" the family, but also brought some relief.
"It’s a place you don’t want to be but is a relief that perhaps we are at the final chapter," he said.
"It was like waiting for the sledgehammer to hit you, and when it does come it’s still a shock.’’
Mrs Morcombe said the family was determined to give Daniel a proper funeral.
"All of Daniel’s remains have to be found and then we can start planning a funeral," she said.
Mr and Mrs Morcombe are currently on a week-long safety tour of Queensland schools.
The Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Program will be taught in schools in honour of Daniel, and his parents have become paid child safety ambassadors to deliver the message.
The Morcombes’ message will include that children always remove themselves from uncomfortable situations, that they bond with "trusted adults" to whom they can tell anything, and that they be wary in their use of computers and mobile phones.
The search of the Beerwah site continues today, police said.
Brett Peter Cowan, 42, has been charged with Daniel’s alleged abduction and murder.
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