Police will continue their search today for further evidence after the discovery of human remains in the notorious Belanglo State Forest in New South Wales' Southern Highlands.
Specialist coordinators have arrived to help widen the search area, with local detectives, State Crime Command's homicide squad, forensic specialists and regional officers involved in the case.
The remains are reportedly those of a woman, sparking hope for the families of missing people that they might finally have answers about their loved ones.
Acting Superintendent Evan Quarmby says police have recovered a large amount of bones including a skull, which have been taken to Sydney for forensic analysis.
He's refused to confirm reports that a clump of hair has been found at the scene.
Detectives also won't speculate on whether the remains are linked to infamous serial killer Ivan Milat.
Investigators say that, depending on the outcome of today's search in the NSW Southern Highlands, they could commence additional searches relating to the disappearance of at least 10 women missing since the 1970s.
Backpacker killer Ivan Milat has reportedly taunted police from his jail cell, telling them he won't help them find the identity of the latest human skeleton found in his old dumping ground.
Sources have told The Daily Telegraph, Milat approached officials at Goulburn's Supermax prison, and told them they'd be wasting their time if they questioned him about the remains.
Meanwhile police also say they've ruled out the possibility of the bones belonging to Sydney woman Kerry Whelan, who went missing in 1997 and whose body has never been found.
Police say they'll start searching at around eight this morning (AEST).
