Day: April 21, 2025
Man charged with murdering 19-year-old girl whose body was found in a creek
The accused killer of a teen “with the kindest soul” has faced court weeks after her body was found in a creek.
The body of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin was discovered partially submerged in Erina Creek on the New South Wales Central Coast on the afternoon of 24 March.
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Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the “courage and true leadership” of Pope Francis in Melbourne, and suggested the governor general may represent Australia at the funeral of the man he calls “the people’s pope”.
The prime minister was due to campaign in marginal seats in the Victorian capital as pre-polling began on Tuesday, but he cancelled engagements out of respect for the late pontiff, who died overnight at the age of 88.