A Queensland family's New Year's Eve celebrations have been shattered by a desperate search for their young daughter, who vanished from her Sunshine Coast home hours before the clock struck midnight on 2025.
Desperate Search Underway in Nambour Area
The 11-year-old girl was reported missing from the Burnside area on Wednesday afternoon, as final preparations for New Year's Eve festivities were underway across the region. She was last seen at approximately 2pm at a residence on Nambour Mapleton Road, and has not been contacted or sighted since her disappearance.
Queensland Police have expressed serious concerns for the child's safety and wellbeing, citing her young age as a primary factor. In a statement released to the public, authorities indicated they are pursuing a specific line of enquiry. Officers believe the girl may be in the company of a woman who is known to be living rough, potentially within the Nambour or wider Sunshine Coast area.
Detailed Description of Missing Child
The missing girl is described as Caucasian with an average build. She has dark blonde hair and hazel eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing distinctive clothing that may help the public identify her.
Her last known outfit consisted of a purple floral dress and pink-and-white striped slides. A key identifying feature is a compression bandage on her left ankle.
Police are urging all residents, particularly those in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, to be vigilant and check their properties and outbuildings.
Community Urged to Assist Police
The search operation has mobilised police resources on what is typically one of the busiest nights of the year. Authorities are appealing for any piece of information, no matter how small it may seem.
Anyone who has seen the girl, or who has any information regarding her current whereabouts, is urged to contact Queensland Police immediately. The family is said to be distraught as the search continues into the new year.
This urgent incident has cast a pall over New Year's Eve celebrations in the region, with many locals sharing the appeal on social media in the hope of a swift and safe return.
