Mount Macedon body identified

Police have confirmed the human remains found at Mount Macedon yesterday are that of missing woman Karen Ristevski.

Investigators received the results following forensic testing this afternoon.

Police said her remains were located by a member of the public in bushland at Mount Macedon at about 12.30pm yesterday.

A line search was conducted at the scene today.

Missing Persons Squad detectives are appealing for anyone that may have been walking along the dirt track off Loch Road or anyone that may have seen any vehicles to contact them.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.