Police yesterday located human remains in Snake Valley as part of the investigation into the disappearance of missing Ballarat woman Kobie Parfitt.
Detectives from the Missing Person Squad and Search and Rescue Squad were in the area conducting a search on 21 and 22 December.
Around 1.30pm on 22 December, the remains were discovered in a mine shaft near Kelly's Track.
The remains are yet to be formally identified.
Today detectives spoke to a 31-year-old Mount Clear woman in relation to Kobie's disappearance, however she has been released without charge.
Investigators are expecting to speak to other people in coming days.
Detectives have already searched a number of properties and spoke to a number of people in relation to the 43-year-old's disappearance in April.
They have been able to confirm Kobie was last seen alive at a property on Hickman Street on 28 April.
Investigators are urging anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
