Sorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy
2 sources·Updated August 22, 2026

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- The West Lifestyle·2h ago‘She wanted to be famous’: Heartbroken father of Lily Hooper asks for tribute
The family of teenage hiker Lily Hooper has paid tribute to the 18-year-old after her body was found in rugged bushland, and asked the state for a special tribute.
Read at The West Lifestyle → - Guardian Australia·19h agoSorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy
The 18-year-old remembered as a talented athlete with an infectious smile and ‘one of those people who everyone simply liked’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tributes have flowed for 18-year-old Lily Hooper, remembered as an adventurous, multitalented…
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