Queensland Missing Teen's Housemate Granted Bail Over Weapons Charges

Tanika Kristan Bromley, a housemate of missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop, has been granted bail on weapons charges after being arrested for possession of a shortened firearm, ammunition, and replica handguns found in her vehicle and home. Bromley was already on bail for previous weapons offenses at the time of Bishop's suspicious disappearance on May 15. Police believe Bromley and her boyfriend James Wood, also a housemate, were the last to see Bishop, as they reportedly drove her to Bundaberg Airport where she was supposed to catch a flight but never arrived. Both the car and the Gin Gin property where they lived were declared crime scenes, although there is no suggestion Bromley or Wood were involved in Bishop's disappearance. Court proceedings highlighted Bromley's history of domestic violence and concern over her possession of short firearms, while her lawyer emphasized her limited criminal history and caregiving responsibilities. The investigation into Bishop's disappearance remains ongoing, with police continuing to search for evidence and witnesses.