Lily Hooper farewelled after Nattai National Park fall

Lily Hooper, 18, will be farewelled Thursday. She died in what early reports suggest was a fall during a solo hike in Nattai National Park on August 12.

Why it mattersHer death has sparked urgent discussion about solo hiking safety and the need for better preparation in remote areas.

AustraliaLily's story has drawn national attention to bush hiking safety in NSW. Her parents are developing 'Lily's Law' to encourage better safety practices and awareness for solo hikers.

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Edge Early Learning closes second Canberra centre after regulator suspension

Edge Early Learning permanently closed its Charnwood childcare centre in Canberra after regulators suspended it for three months over safety.

Why it mattersThis shows serious safety risks in childcare. It also shows the dangers when childcare centres have high staff turnover and cannot keep experienced staff.