DEFENCE lawyers in the Australian Outback hearing into the death of British tourist Peter Falconio yesterday attacked the credibility of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.

Defence lawyers in the Australian Outback hearing into the death of Briton Peter Falconio today attacked the credibility of Joanne Lees claiming she was having another, perhaps secret, relationship when her boyfriend disappeared three years ago.

A mechanic suspected of murdering British tourist Peter Falconio appeared briefly before magistrates today ahead of his likely transfer to northern Australia.