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Australia Australia - Pheobe Bishop, 17, failed to board a scheduled flight from a Queensland Airport. Last seen Airport Drive, Bundaberg, 15 May 2025

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Shock change discovered on car owned by Pheobe Bishop's housemate - after it was declared a crime scene by cops​


“On Monday, a local saw the vehicle and noticed the original number plate had been painted and taped over.

The new number plate reads 474-BW8. Black tape and maroon paint appeared to have been used for the deliberate modification.

Bromley's car's original registration was a Queensland plate, but this had been covered with 'NSW' written on it.

The Hyundai symbol at the back of the vehicle had also been changed to a Toyota symbol.

Queensland Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia they are aware of the seemingly altered number plate and are making further inquiries. “


www.dailymail.co.uk

Shock change discovered on car owned by Pheobe Bishop's housemate

A shocking change has been discovered on a car belonging to Pheobe Bishop's housemate.
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?? potential cell mate??? 👨‍🎨
 
quiza said:
Agree, while it may be financially prohibitive particularly in big cities, it is culturally quite normal.
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Yes, I did it. My friends did it. We all have good relationships with our families. Not saying that PB does or that in her case it wasn't because she didn't have a safe house to come home to, but it is very normal for most to move out of your parents house. Post high school, you're having a gap year or starting university or finding work. Some move cities.

There's a lot to be alarmed about in this case, but I've noticed some comments making what is culturally normal in QLD, especially regionally, into something suspicious. Or posting alarming rumours or stereotypes.
 
I wonder if there is a Bunnings in Gin Gin???


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Marg944 said:

Shock change discovered on car owned by Pheobe Bishop's housemate - after it was declared a crime scene by cops​


“On Monday, a local saw the vehicle and noticed the original number plate had been painted and taped over.

The new number plate reads 474-BW8. Black tape and maroon paint appeared to have been used for the deliberate modification.

Bromley's car's original registration was a Queensland plate, but this had been covered with 'NSW' written on it.

The Hyundai symbol at the back of the vehicle had also been changed to a Toyota symbol.

Queensland Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia they are aware of the seemingly altered number plate and are making further inquiries. “


www.dailymail.co.uk

Shock change discovered on car owned by Pheobe Bishop's housemate

A shocking change has been discovered on a car belonging to Pheobe Bishop's housemate.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk


?? potential cell mate??? 👨‍🎨
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The altered license plate looks like a 1st grader’s work.
 
findmollie said:
Yes, I did it. My friends did it. We all have good relationships with our families. Not saying that PB does or that in her case it wasn't because she didn't have a safe house to come home to, but it is very normal for most to move out of your parents house. Post high school, you're having a gap year or starting university or finding work. Some move cities.

There's a lot to be alarmed about in this case, but I've noticed some comments making what is culturally normal in QLD, especially regionally, into something suspicious. Or posting alarming rumours or stereotypes.
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I wish a stable relative would have stepped up to take in PB.
 
Bail for TB ….

The Courier Mail reports that bail has been awarded to TB and they have also published what the Magistrate said regarding JW….(An Interesting comment to make ….. IMO )

Magistrate John McInnes told the court TB did not appear as a flight risk. He said his concerns over whether to grant the Gin Gin mother bail related to potential interference by her other flatmate JW.

He granted bail after saying he determined any risk of interference would not be at her own doing.

The matter has been adjourned to June 23.


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The same article also reported that Inspection Ryan Thompson addressed the media on Tuesday morning, saying police were trying to work out what evidence had been moved from the search site after they “received information”.

Has anyone been able to find footage of the Inspector addressing the media this morning????

Paywalled article
 
HoneyBunOne said:
Not sure about that. 18 is the legal age in Australia, and getting a driver's licence is different in every state, it's 18 in Victoria.
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In QLD you're eligible to get your learners at 16 (drive with someone), provisional licence at 17 (can drive alone).

P1 provisional licence

Given PB was given a lift to the airport, it's likely not relevant.
 
essareem said:
I have no idea what the agenda is of the people in this thread commenting to say most kids move out of home at 17. That is most certainly not the case. I've lived in cities, big towns and small towns. Most kids that age are living with their parents. Especially after COVID (not that it was the case pre-COVID either) and the rise in Cost of Living. Also the average age to graduate year 12 in QLD is 17-18 years old, not 16-17 as you also commented.

Let's look at some facts instead.

In 2021 72% of 19 year olds were still living with their parents.

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"In Australia, most people stay with their parents until they are at least 18 years old and your parents will remain your legal guardians until then."

"The HILDA survey figures show that the average age for men to leave home is about 24. For women, the average age is just after they’ve reached 23."

As for the legalities:

"The law does not set a minimum age for leaving home. This means that if you have your parents’ permission and a safe place to go, you can leave home.
The law does say that your parents have a responsibility to look after your needs including making sure you have a home, food and water until you are 18 so if you don’t have permission from your parents and you are under 18, what happens and whether you have to go home depends entirely on your personal situation.
If you are under 18 and you want to move out of home, generally it will depend on your personal circumstances. Its not illegal to move out of home before you are 18, but since your parents have a responsibility to look after you, they might make you come home. If the police are involved, they will look at where you are staying currently and whether or not you are safe, and look at whether or not you would be safe at home.
There are lots of reasons why you might want to move out of home, and these reasons will affect whether or not you may be brought home.
If there’s violence going on at home, that’s not something you have to put up with and you should tell someone about it. Remember, if it’s not safe for you at home, you don’t have to stay there."
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I'm local to Bundaberg. My 'agenda' is to provide a local perspective.

I joined Web Sleuths in 2018, not for this case. I typically follow along cases, but wouldn't normally post. I'm trying to help by providing a local perspective and not sensationalise every rumour or comment.
 
Again…. No real news



Police to continue search of national park in search for missing Queensland teenager​


“Emergency services will continue to search a sprawling national park today as an investigation into the suspicious disappearance of missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop continues

"We are still treating this as a suspicious missing person, we are speaking to a number of persons and they are providing us information," Queensland Police Detective Acting Inspector Ryan Thompson said.

Several items have also been seized and are undergoing forensic investigation.

Police would not provide any other details about the items.”


www.9news.com.au

Police continue to scour national park in search for missing 17-year-old

Emergency services will continue to search a sprawling national park today as an investigation into the sus...
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essareem said:
I have no idea what the agenda is of the people in this thread commenting to say most kids move out of home at 17. That is most certainly not the case. I've lived in cities, big towns and small towns. Most kids that age are living with their parents. Especially after COVID (not that it was the case pre-COVID either) and the rise in Cost of Living. Also the average age to graduate year 12 in QLD is 17-18 years old, not 16-17 as you also commented.

Let's look at some facts instead.

In 2021 72% of 19 year olds were still living with their parents.

View attachment 589069

"In Australia, most people stay with their parents until they are at least 18 years old and your parents will remain your legal guardians until then."

"The HILDA survey figures show that the average age for men to leave home is about 24. For women, the average age is just after they’ve reached 23."

As for the legalities:

"The law does not set a minimum age for leaving home. This means that if you have your parents’ permission and a safe place to go, you can leave home.
The law does say that your parents have a responsibility to look after your needs including making sure you have a home, food and water until you are 18 so if you don’t have permission from your parents and you are under 18, what happens and whether you have to go home depends entirely on your personal situation.
If you are under 18 and you want to move out of home, generally it will depend on your personal circumstances. Its not illegal to move out of home before you are 18, but since your parents have a responsibility to look after you, they might make you come home. If the police are involved, they will look at where you are staying currently and whether or not you are safe, and look at whether or not you would be safe at home.
There are lots of reasons why you might want to move out of home, and these reasons will affect whether or not you may be brought home.
If there’s violence going on at home, that’s not something you have to put up with and you should tell someone about it. Remember, if it’s not safe for you at home, you don’t have to stay there."
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I left school just after I turned 17 and I moved out of home as soon as I’d worked 3 months at my job… a lot of my friends did the same, the rest went to uni - so moved out of home. As a January born, I was in the year above so most of my classmates were 18 when they finished school - almost 19.
Stats are only reliable if people take the polls.
Regardless, PB could have been in and out of home at any age. We don’t know her private life but things such as physical, emotional, sexual abuse can be a factor. A happy 17 year old wouldn’t leave home unless they had reason to - could be their own path that involves drugs etc.
Either way, it’s common to finish school at 17 and move out of home and we don't know PB family circumstances which could have factored the move.
 
Seems that all the rumours about DV were true!!



“Magistrate John McInnes told Bromley, 33, that she appeared to have 'an unhealthy interest in short firearms.

He added Ms Bromley was the victim of domestic violence and not the 'prime mover' in procuring firearms.

'You have been subjected to coercion, violence and duress reoccurring,' Magistrate McInnes said.

'You have been victim of domestic violence… I suspect you might not be the prime mover here.

'I think you're are a person who may not go out and procure a firearm if left to your own devices.”
www.dailymail.co.uk

Missing teen's housemate faces court over fresh firearms charges

The housemate of missing 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop has faced court after a night in jail over a weapons haul allegedly found in the car at the centre of the teen's disappearance.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk
 
Marg944 said:
Seems that all the rumours about DV were true!!



“Magistrate John McInnes told Bromley, 33, that she appeared to have 'an unhealthy interest in short firearms.

He added Ms Bromley was the victim of domestic violence and not the 'prime mover' in procuring firearms.

'You have been subjected to coercion, violence and duress reoccurring,' Magistrate McInnes said.

'You have been victim of domestic violence… I suspect you might not be the prime mover here.

'I think you're are a person who may not go out and procure a firearm if left to your own devices.”
www.dailymail.co.uk

Missing teen's housemate faces court over fresh firearms charges

The housemate of missing 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop has faced court after a night in jail over a weapons haul allegedly found in the car at the centre of the teen's disappearance.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk
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An unhealthy interest in short firearms? That's... interesting.

Good to have the DV confirmed. Sounds like they may have been hitting her hard as a tactic to get her to tell on JW.

In other states, such as Victoria, the police usually force DV perps to leave the home of the DV victim - without the victim's consent - do the police have the same powers in QLD?

I wonder what was the reason why yesterday Magistrate McInnes said he would adjourn the matter until today, until more information could be presented to the court. What information? It can't have been just the DV, they would already have that information.
 
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