A tragic incident unfolded with the death of a 27-year-old woman, discovered at the scene, prompting the swift arrest of a 33-year-old man. He is currently in police custody, and initial investigations suggest that the two were involved in a relationship.

Authorities have pieced together that a man and woman were situated in a dark-coloured Jeep Cherokee near the intersection of the Barkly and Tablelands Highways in the early hours of Sunday, between 1:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.

It is believed that the couple traveled in the Jeep from Gympie, Queensland, to Barkly Homestead over a span of several days, from April 1 to April 5. Police are keen on gathering any further details about this journey.

Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance, specifically requesting any information or dashcam footage from drivers who might have been in that vicinity during the specified time frame. If you have seen the vehicle or have relevant information, you are encouraged to contact the police directly or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

Police are searching for information or dashcam footage from drivers who were in that area at that time.

Anyone who has seen the vehicle is urged to contact police or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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