Tweed-Byron Police District

15/10/2026

Detectives continue to appeal for information as the investigation into the death of Yvonne Whear continues.

Investigators are issuing a particular appeal to anyone who attended the stock dip where Yvonne’s body was located, or the nearby swimming hole on Kyogle Road, Terragon, between Thursday 19 February 2026 and Monday 5 October 2026.

From the time Yvonne was reported missing, detectives have pursued multiple lines of inquiry and continue to examine all information and evidence available.

Police urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppers.com.au

14/10/2026

Sharing on behalf of Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force

Since 21st August 2026, new e-bike seizure laws have come into effect.

Not all e-bikes sold in Australian shops or through online retailers are legal for road use. E-bikes that operate at higher speeds, have high-powered motors (even if restricted by software), or do not require pedalling cannot be used in public places.

Use of these non compliant e-bikes can attract significant penalties and may be seized by police and authorised officers. Any e-bike that has a throttle cannot exceed 6kph without being pedalled and all power assistance must cut out at 25kph. Currently, the maximum legal power output for an e-bike used in a public place in NSW is 500 watts. However after the 1 March 2029 this will be reduced to 250 watts.

Apart from ensuring that your e-bike is legal, e-bike riders must follow the same road rules that apply to regular bicycles. This includes wearing a helmet, not carrying more passengers than the bike is designed for, and complying with footpath riding rules. If you are 16 years of age or older and are not supervising a child under 16 years of age who is riding a bicycle, you cannot ride on the footpath.

Non-compliant e-bikes present a significant safety risk, to the rider and other people present. Remember, if you ride a non compliant e-bike in a public place it can be seized and destroyed.

13/10/2026

A homicide investigation is underway after a body located near Terragon last week was identified as missing Northern Rivers woman Yvonne Whear.

Yvonne Whear, aged 73, was last seen driving along Queensland Road, Murwillumbah, on Thursday 19 February 2026 and had not been seen or heard from since.

About 11.20am on Monday 5 October 2026, police were called to bushland on Kyogle Road at Terragon after a body was located in a stock dip.

The body was recovered and detectives commenced inquiries to establish the person's identity and investigate the circumstances surrounding their death.

Police can now confirm the remains have been formally identified as those of Yvonne Whear, with detectives treating her death as a homicide.

As inquiries continue under Strike Force Milera, anyone with information is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Read more: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=129131

12/10/2026

01/10/2026

Three men and a woman have been charged following the alleged seizure of a large quantity of drugs, fi****ms, am******on and Queensland Police uniforms in the states north.

In June of this year officers from the Northern Rivers Region Enforcement Squad – with the assistance of Queensland Police - commenced investigations under Strike Force Gimeko into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs.

Following extensive inquiries about midday yesterday (Wednesday 30 September 2026), officers arrested two men aged 29 and 33 in the carpark of a club on Leisure Drive, Banora Point.

It will be alleged that located in two vehicles at the scene were 3kg of Methylamphetamine, 1kg of co***ne, six ri**es, am******on and several Queensland Police uniforms items.

At the same time officers stopped a vehicle in nearby Greenway Drive – driving away from the location - where a 22-year-old man was arrested.

Police will allege that the younger man had planned to meet with the other males.

All three men – from Queensland addresses – were taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.

About 12.20pm officers executed a search warrant at a home on Bowen Loop, Cudgen, where a 32-year-old woman was arrested and taken to the same police station.

The 29-year-old men was charged with 31 offences including:

Participate criminal group contribute criminal activity
Supply prohibited drug >indictable & = large commercial quantity x 5
Supply fi***rm no fi****ms dealer/police witness present x 5
Supply prohibited fi***rm without dealer/police witness x 6
Supply, give am******on to person not authorised etc x 2
Supply pistol without dealer/police witness
Not police officer/special constable wear etc police uniform
Sell prohibited weapon to person without permit etc x 3
Supply pistol without dealer/police witness
Unlawfully sell fi****ms 3 times or more w/i 12 months
Knowingly deal with proceeds of crime

The 33-year-old man was charged with 16 offences including:

Participate criminal group contribute criminal activity
Recklessly deal with proceeds of crime

30/09/2026

FOUND GOLD BANGLE - KINGSCLIFF.

On Sunday 29 September 2026 a member of the public found a gold bangle in the vicinity of Cudgen Surf Club.

The gold bangle was handed into Tweed Heads Police Station.
E579077792 / X0004855920

If you have lost a gold bangle, please attend Tweed Heads Police station with a description and evidence for ownership.

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30/09/2026

The 31-year-old man missing from Tumbulgum has been located.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.

28/09/2026

GRAFFITI TAG IDENTIFICATION.

Police have been investigating the large amount of graffiti in the Casuarina area with an adult male charged recently and a current investigation involving a young person.

Police are seeking information to identify the owners of graffiti tags "Zones" "Crem" & "Raws".

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

C347937297 relates.

27/09/2026

83-year-old man's mobility scooter stolen - Tweed Heads South

Between 10:00am and 11:00am on Wednesday the 16th of September 2026 a 83 year old man left his mobility scooter parked with keys removed at Tweed City shopping centre (Kirkwood Road entrance).

When the 83 year old male returned his scooter was missing.

CCTV video has been obtained and identify these two men that police believe may be able to assist police with their investigation.

Apologises for poor quality still shots taken from a very clear CCTV video.

Anyone with information are urged to contact Tweed Heads Police Station on 07 55069499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Police report number: E89742463