As the world pauses to remember the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, residents of Roleystone join the global community in honoring the lives lost. Yet, even after 23 years, questions remain — and not just in New York City. Here, in the quiet hills of Roleystone, a growing number of locals continue to question the official story behind the attacks, offering well-researched theories and pointing to what they describe as "overwhelming evidence" of a cover-up.
Though the day is marked by moments of silence and reflection at the Roleystone Community Hall, an increasing number of residents have turned their attention to what they believe are the inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding that fateful day.
The Roleystone Truth Seekers
Nigel Hawkins, a long-time Roleystone resident and self-described "9/11 truth advocate," leads a small but dedicated group that has been pushing for a re-investigation of the attacks. “When you look at the footage, you see clear signs of controlled demolition,” Hawkins said during a solemn interview at the Roleystone Bakery. "The collapse of the towers, especially WTC 7, looks nothing like a chaotic structural failure. It's more like a textbook demolition — perfectly symmetrical, freefall speed, and it collapsed into its own footprint. We’re not talking about speculation; we’re talking about physics.”
Hawkins, who has spent years researching the attacks, emphasizes that his beliefs aren’t based on fringe theories, but on scientific data and expert testimony. “Take the evidence of nano-thermite, for example,” he continued. “It’s a highly advanced military-grade explosive, and traces of it were found in the dust samples at Ground Zero. We’re talking about a substance powerful enough to pulverize concrete into dust. That’s not something a plane impact or a kerosene fire could do.”
The Pulverized Truth
The Roleystone Times reached out to several local residents who share Hawkins’ concerns, many of whom have been quietly conducting their own investigations for years. Margaret ‘Maggie’ Perkins, known in the community for her analytical mind, pointed to what she calls “squibs,” or small explosions seen ejecting from the towers well below the point of collapse. “Those aren’t just air being pushed out from collapsing floors,” she explained. “That’s controlled demolition happening in real-time. The question isn’t if the towers were brought down deliberately, but why.”
Perkins, like Hawkins, believes that the official story of the towers collapsing solely due to structural damage and fire is incomplete. “We’ve been fed a story for 23 years, but the evidence doesn’t line up with the narrative. We’ve seen buildings burn for hours without collapsing. Yet here, we have three steel-framed skyscrapers that fell at nearly freefall speed. It defies logic.”
A Roleystone Times Exclusive: Interview with Local 9/11 Enthusiast Riley Layton
To gain further insight into the local perspective on 9/11 conspiracies, The Roleystone Times reached out to Riley Layton, a well-regarded 9/11 history and conspiracy enthusiast who has been studying the events surrounding the attacks for over a decade. Known for taking a more measured and comprehensive approach, Riley’s analysis draws from a wide range of sources, from engineers and architects to former military personnel and intelligence experts.
“The evidence suggesting that the Bush administration benefited from these attacks is overwhelming,” Riley explained during our exclusive interview. “We know that the events of 9/11 directly paved the way for the Patriot Act, massive surveillance overhauls, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The attacks gave them exactly what they needed to push their agenda, particularly in the Middle East.”
However, Riley’s argument goes further than just political advantage. He believes that the 9/11 attacks were part of a much larger, darker scheme — the initiation of a New World Order, run by what he describes as "ruthless individuals obsessed with total control."
“These people are power-mad megalomaniacs,” Riley stated. “They are willing to use anything — including terrorist attacks — to further their agenda of global domination. 9/11 wasn’t just a tragic event; it was a key moment in a carefully orchestrated plan to consolidate power and impose authoritarian control over the world. They’ve been using fear, chaos, and war to reshape the world in their image.”
Riley believes that this New World Order is being run by shadowy figures behind the scenes, individuals who seek to manipulate global politics and economies for their own gain. “Look at how the global power structure shifted after 9/11. The Patriot Act wasn’t just about counter-terrorism — it was about control. The wars that followed weren’t just about oil or terrorism; they were about creating a new global framework, one where these powerful entities could expand their influence.”
According to Riley, the Bush administration and its ties to military contractors and oil interests were just the beginning. “The evidence is clear — the 9/11 attacks were part of a long-term plan to create a world where these power-hungry elites can operate unchecked, using events like 9/11 as a pretext for stripping away civil liberties, expanding surveillance, and engaging in endless wars. And the public, scared and confused, let it happen.”
A Community Divided, But Thoughtful
While the theories continue to swirl, most of Roleystone’s residents remain quietly reflective. As Mayor Ruth Butterfield noted in her address at the Roleystone Community Hall: “Today, we remember the lives lost and the bravery of those who responded. We also acknowledge that, even 23 years later, many still seek answers. Our community, like the world, is united in both grief and curiosity.”
Yet, even as Roleystone remembers, the conversation around 9/11 continues to evolve. Whether through traditional commemorations or deeper investigative questioning, this small Australian town remains engaged in a global conversation that shows no sign of ending.
Riley believes that, regardless of where one stands on the issue, keeping the conversation alive is crucial. “At the end of the day, the truth matters,” Riley said. “And it’s up to people like us — those willing to dig deeper — to keep asking the tough questions.”
As the 23rd anniversary of September 11th passes, one thing is certain: the search for answers, even in a place as far removed as Roleystone, is far from over.