The father of a young woman traveller who died in an arson attack with 14 others at a backpackers’ hostel in Australia said he and his wife will be on a “memory trail” when they fly out today to take part in a special ceremony.

A homeless fruit picker today pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges linked to a devastating blaze that ripped through an Australian backpackers’ hostel, killing 15 tourists nearly two years ago.