Two young Welsh women among 15 who perished in backpacker hostel arson that will never be forgotten

Childers community marks 25th anniversary of deadly backpacker fire

Twenty-five years ago, fifteen people - mostly young backpackers and fruit pickers - were killed in an arson attack on a hostel in regional Queensland. Survivors and the families of victims have returned to the small town of Childers in the state's south-east to mark the anniversary and continue to call for the perpetrator not to be released from prison. A WARNING THAT THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTRESS SOME LISTENERS

'Something I will never forget': Karl recalls the Childers hostel tragedy

Australia's deadliest hostel fire still 'very vivid' 25 years on

Richard Tempest was expecting to start his first day of work on a zucchini farm when he was jolted out of his sleep 25 years ago by loud smashing sounds. That's when the former UK backpacker noticed the flames and "intense heat" coming from downstairs.

Two young Welsh women among 15 who perished in backpacker hostel arson that will never be forgotten

Natalie Morris and Sarah Williams died in the blaze started by killer Robert Long at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia 25 years ago