Profiles of Missing Persons - The Missing Matter

  “a kind, caring soul with a wicked laugh. She was intelligent, she was cultured, and she had so many friends who loved and miss her still. She would always bring you flowers or a cake. She was a very generous human.” 

 Missing since: Sunday, June 22, 1997

Last seen: Southport, Queensland

Responsible jurisdiction: NSW

Year of birth: 1945

Gender: Female

Height: 167cm

Build: Slim

Hair: Dark

Eyes: Green/hazel

Complexion: Fair

Distinguishing Features: Small brown freckle within the iris of right eye, directly under the pupil. Small scar under nose

 The NSW Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $1 million reward for information relating to the suspicious disappearance of Marion Barter. 

 Anyone with information about Marion’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by clicking the button below.

 Our mother, Yvonne, is not just a missing person. She is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, and carer whose life mattered and whose future was still unfolding.

Since her disappearance, precious moments have already passed in her absence, including the meeting of her first great-granddaughter, along with family gatherings and special occasions she should have been part of. These moments are the very essence of what it means to be human — sharing our lives with the people we love.

We miss not only the big occasions, but also the simple things: asking about our family history, seeking one of her favourite recipes, learning from her knowledge of animals, or hearing her familiar voice on the phone.

Yvonne was a deeply loyal, caring, and devoted person who touched many lives. Her absence continues to leave an immeasurable void in our family, and we remain committed to finding answers and bringing her home.

 Missing since: Thursday 19th February 2026

Last seen:  Queensland Road, Murwillumbah, NSW

Responsible jurisdiction: NSW

Year of birth: 1952

Gender: Female

Height: 154cm

Build: Medium

Hair: Long, grey/brown

Eyes: Hazel

Complexion: Fair

Distinguishing Features: Large scar located on right arm

NSW Police are renewing their appeal for information to locate a woman reported missing from the Far North Coast earlier this year. 

 Anyone with information about Yvonne’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by clicking the button below.

 Eloise was a loving, caring and kind little girl who was adored by her 2 siblings as well as her parents.  Future relationships were denied when she disappeared from the family home in 1976 and we can only imagine how Eloise would have grown up.  What would be her achievements, her career path and what possibilities lay ahead for her. We are left to ponder these situations,  what would life have been like if she remained safe in her bed? Past students who attended Beaumaris PS feel much the same and have expressed their dismay warmly remembering her in much the same way.  
Particularly for me, Eloise was very special.  Born the day before I turned 21, she was the best birthday I could have hoped for and I was looking forward to playing a significant role in her future. Coinciding with my birthday on 9th October, the 8th October remains a very sad day as I recall the excitement of her birth and think about what may have happened to her that evening. 

 Missing since: 13 January, 1976

Last seen:  Beaumaris, Victoria 

Responsible jurisdiction: VIC

Year of birth: 1967

Gender: Female

Build: Slim

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Brown

Complexion: Fair

 Victorian police announced an increase of the reward to $1 million (in January 2026) 

 Anyone with information about Eloise disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or  Home – Crime Stoppers Victoria. Information is managed on a confidential basis. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by clicking the button below.