Distress beacon program proposed after teen hiker's death

Following the death of 17-year-old Lily Hooper while bushwalking in Nattai National Park, Wollondilly Council proposed a distress beacon borrowing program on August 25, 2026. The safety initiative aims to help hikers call for rescue in remote areas.

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