Sorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 22, 2026 • Originally reported by Ima Caldwell. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 22, 2026 • Originally reported by Ima Caldwell. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The 18-year-old remembered as a talented athlete with an infectious smile and ‘one of those people who everyone simply liked’
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Tributes have flowed for 18-year-old Lily Hooper, remembered as an adventurous, multitalented athlete with an infectious smile, after her body was found on Thursday afternoon, eight days after she disappeared while hiking in the New South Wales southern highlands.
The teenager was a fixture across local sporting and community groups in the Wollondilly region, training in martial arts, alongside her job as a Sydney BridgeClimb guide.
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