Police are "forensically searching" three properties in Sydney's eastern suburbs, hopeful new information can finally solve the 1994 disappearance of Revelle Balmain.
The three properties of "significant" interest, where searches will begin from 9am, are located at Bellevue Hill, Bondi Beach and Potts Point.
Ms Balmain, then aged 22, was last seen in the Kingsford area on November 5, 1994.
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Her personal property – including a make-up bag, keys and a shoe – was later found scattered near Ainslie Street.
She was reported missing later that evening and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
"We are now exploring a new line of inquiry and believe these locations are of significance and will help us progress the investigation," Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Bell said.
A $1 million reward for information about Ms Balmain's disappearance, announced in May, was linked to today's sudden search developments.
"Following the $1 million reward announcement and additional public appeals for information, we are now exploring a number of new lines of inquiry," Detective Chief Inspector Bell said.
"This includes whether Revelle was scheduled to meet with any individuals – clients, friends or associates – previously unknown to police, on the evening of her disappearance."
Despite extensive investigations by local police at the time and over the years, no one has been charged in relation to her disappearance.
Before her disappearance, Ms Balmain had told friends she had fallen in love and was about to embark on a six-week dance tour of Japan.
She was working as a sex worker but November 5, the day she was last seen alive, was meant to be her last shift.
But she wasn't seen again publicly after her agency's driver dropped her at an address in Kingsford.
Ms Balmain's boyfriend at the time reported her missing that night, followed by her mother the next day.
A 1999 coronial inquest found Ms Balmain had died at the hands of a person or persons unknown, and the matter was referred to the Unsolved Homicide Unit for future investigation.
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Earlier this year, Ms Balmain's half-sister Suellen Simpson opened up about the grief of losing her.
"For many years, our family worked tirelessly to find out what happened to my sister – but sadly both our mother and Revelle's father, Ivor, passed away without ever knowing what happened to their little girl," Ms Simpson said.
"Losing someone that is close to you – you're never the same person again.
"I truly hope this reward will prompt someone to come forward with information that will help police find those responsible for Revelle's disappearance.
"It is my personal hope that this reward may also help us find Revelle – so that I may finally put her to rest."
The properties searched today will be subjected to an "extensive forensic examination" by specialist officers.
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