Kat Hopps

Newly released police photographs mark 25 years since Bradley John Murdoch murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian Outback, as authorities renew appeals for information about Falconio’s still-missing remains. Murdoch, who died in 2023 without disclosing the body’s location, is described as consistently defiant, offering no cooperation even in his final days. Details of the 2001 attack on Falconio and Joanne Lees are recounted, along with investigative missteps and the eventual evidence that led to Murdoch’s conviction. Falconio’s family and Lees continue to hope for closure as police highlight a substantial reward and urge the public for new information.

Penelope Keith, celebrated for her roles in The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86 following cancer. Tributes highlight her comic talent, distinctive voice and decades-long career across television, theatre and radio. Raised in modest circumstances, she rose to national prominence portraying refined, upper-class characters. Her career included BAFTA wins, documentary work and significant theatre roles. She was also active in charity governance and received a damehood for services to the arts. She is survived by her husband Rodney and their two sons.