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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

Celine Cremer: 'compelling evidence' human remains found in Tasmania belong to missing Belgian backpacker

Tasmania police have provisionally identified human remains found in the state as belonging to Celine Cremer, a missing Belgian tourist.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Human remains 'likely' those of Belgian Celine Cremer

Human remains found in Tasmania are likely those of missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, according to police.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Two South West backpacker hostels forced to shut over asbestos risks

Two backpacker hostels in Bunbury, Western Australia, have been closed due to non-compliance with asbestos safety regulations, leading to a housing shortage for workers in the area.

Feb 23 β€’ 22:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

British backpacker Peter Falconio's girlfriend now - scandal, long-lost sibling and job

The article explores the aftermath of British backpacker Peter Falconio's murder from the perspective of his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, detailing her life in the years following the tragic event and the implications of Bradley Murdoch's recent death.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

British backpacker Peter Falconio update after Aussie killer takes secrets to grave

Australian authorities have announced a new hearing regarding the death of notorious killer Bradley Murdoch, who was convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio; however, Falconio's remains have never been found.

Feb 18 β€’ 09:39 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Charente-Maritime: the 'scammer backpacker', a serial con artist who mainly targeted women, apprehended

A notorious scammer, nicknamed the 'scammer backpacker', has been apprehended in Charente-Maritime after evading capture following a 2023 prison sentence.

Feb 13 β€’ 19:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Five bones, teeth and car key found in Tasmanian search for missing backpacker Celine Cremer

Celine Cremer, a missing Belgian backpacker, is the subject of ongoing investigations following the discovery of human remains and personal belongings in Tasmania's wilderness.

Feb 11 β€’ 00:22 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Parents condemn $176 fines for hostel staff after daughters died from tainted alcohol

Families of Australian teenagers criticize minimal fines for hostel staff linked to their daughters' deaths from tainted alcohol in Laos.

Feb 10 β€’ 20:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Backpacker's grieving parents call for action on dingo management

The parents of backpacker Piper James, who was discovered deceased on K'gari, are advocating for reforms in dingo management to prevent future tragedies.

Feb 8 β€’ 03:33 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

'Shattered hearts': Piper James's family joins traditional owners in smoking ceremony

Piper James's family participated in a poignant smoking ceremony at K'gari, where the 19-year-old Canadian backpacker was found, as they prepare to return to Canada with her remains and honor her life.

Feb 4 β€’ 06:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Parents of Piper James visit K’gari to farewell daughter and β€˜walk where she last walked’ as dingo cull continues

The grieving parents of backpacker Piper James are visiting K’gari to honor her memory and retrieve her remains following her presumed drowning.

Feb 4 β€’ 06:13 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Family of Piper James arrive for farewell on island where she died

The family and friends of Canadian backpacker Piper James have come to Australia to attend a smoking ceremony on K'gari (Fraser Island) in her memory and plan to celebrate her life later this month.

Feb 3 β€’ 04:46 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Sports

Joan Font, a 'backpacker' in the desert: 'I can't afford the 350,000 euros it costs to run the Dakar'

Veteran Catalan pilot Joan Font, participating in his eighth Dakar, assists two Saudi debutants while expressing the challenge of affording the race's high costs.

Jan 11 β€’ 01:29 UTC

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