On 19 February 2024, Yvonne Whear was last seen driving north on Queensland Road. She was a 73‑year‑old woman from the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Her disappearance set off a search that would stretch for months.
The following day, 20 February 2024, her phone was last detected near Dungay. No further trace of her signal was recorded after that point.
Yvonne lived on her farm surrounded by a menagerie of animals. She kept ducks, chickens, dogs, rabbits and cats on her farm.
On 13 October 2026, detectives were scheduled to return to Whear’s property to continue their investigation.
She remained in regular contact with her family, which includes three children, ten grandchildren and one great‑grandchild.
At the time she was found, Yvonne had been missing for almost eight months. The discovery occurred on 13 October 2026.
Security footage showed Yvonne at 3.20 pm on the day she disappeared.
On 13 October 2026, detectives were scheduled to return to Whear’s property to continue their investigation.
Later that same day, 13 October 2026, trail bike riders found Yvonne’s body in a stock dip on the rural property where she lived.
Also on 13 October 2026, Yvonne’s family was officially informed of her death.
Zimmer added that Yvonne’s death "not only affected the family, but has an effect on the local community."
Throughout the ordeal, Yvonne’s family has been described as critical.
Police, with homicide squad involvement, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Yvonne Whear’s death. The case remains open.