Lily Hoopers family was told shed been found alive. Shes coming home, her father said - then tears of joy turned to grief

After eight days missing in the rugged NSW bush, word came through that the 18-year-old had been located. Her family were waiting with presentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe rugged landscape of the New South Wales southern highlands loomed large on Thursday evening. This country had just revived, then killed hope. A young woman was found alive, but then it was confirmed she was dead: desperation, confusion, tra...