Workers come across suspected human remains at cemetery in outback Queensland

Suspected human remains have been found at a cemetery in a remote outback town of Queensland.

Crews stumbled across the find while conducting local works at the site in Camooweal, about 190 kilometres north-west of Mount Isa, on Friday, July 5.

Police said they have taken several bones for forensic testing.

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Police said the bones are believed to be human, but that will be confirmed by the tests.

An investigation is under way into the circumstances and identification of the remains.

No further information has been released at this stage.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.