The remains of 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop, who had been missing for three weeks, were discovered in bushland near Good Night Scrub National Park in Queensland, Australia, on Friday afternoon.

Police confirmed that the body was found around 2:30 PM local time, the same day two of her housemates appeared in court facing charges of murder and interference with a corpse.

The accused, James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, were remanded in custody following their appearance at Bundaberg Magistrates Court.

The court session was attended by Phoebe's sister, Kaylea Bishop, who made an emotional appeal for information regarding her sister's whereabouts.

During the court proceedings, locals gathered outside, some holding signs in support of Phoebe’s family.

Detectives have established a crime scene at the location where Phoebe's remains were found and continue to appeal for any additional information from the public.

In the days leading up to the discovery, police had indicated their belief that evidence had been moved prior to their arrival at the scene.

Phoebe was last observed near Bundaberg airport at approximately 8:30 AM on May 15, shortly after she arranged a flight to Western Australia to visit her boyfriend.

Police allege that Wood and Bromley were housemates with Phoebe at a property in Gin Gin, near Bundaberg, and that they drove her to the airport in a grey Hyundai, where no one exited the vehicle.

Investigators assert that Phoebe was murdered, with allegations suggesting that her body was relocated multiple times.

During a briefing, Detective Inspector Craig Mansfield stated that while authorities had hoped for a positive outcome, it became apparent that such an outcome was not realistic.

Police have since confiscated Wood's SUV for forensic examination.

Wood had reportedly been living out of the vehicle after his residence was designated a crime scene following Phoebe's disappearance.

Arrest footage released by police depicted Wood being taken into custody under suspicion of involvement in Phoebe's homicide.

Alongside the murder charges, both suspects had been previously charged with unrelated weapons offenses after law enforcement discovered a shortened firearm, ammunition, and two replica handguns in their car and home.

A vigil in memory of Phoebe Bishop is planned in the Gin Gin community in the coming days, reflecting the impact of her case on local residents.

Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn expressed condolences, stating that it was a deeply sad day for both the community and Phoebe's family.

Wood and Bromley are scheduled to appear in court again on August 11.