Australia sends special envoy to Laos to shadow investigation of backpackers’ methanol poisoning deaths

February 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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Australia sends special envoy to Laos to shadow investigation of backpackers’ methanol poisoning deaths

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Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones were travelling in Laos in late 2024 when they were fatally poisoned with methanol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang ViengFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will send a special envoy to Laos as it investigates the methanol poisoning deaths of two teenagers.The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced the appointment on Thursday after the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade apologised earlier this week for not providing more information to the victims’ families. Continue reading...

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Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones were travelling in Laos in late 2024 when they were fatally poisoned with methanol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang ViengFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will send a special envoy to Laos as it investigates the methanol poisoning deaths of two teenagers.The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced the appointment on Thursday after the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade apologised earlier this week for not providing more information to the victims’ familie This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones were travelling in Laos in late 2024 when they were fatally poisoned with methanol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang ViengFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will send a special envoy to Laos as it investigates the methanol poisoning deaths of two teenagers.The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced the appointment on Thursday after the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade apologised earlier this week for not providing more information to the victims’ families. Continue reading...

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