German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, Northern New South Wales, in 2005.
Her case remains an unsolved mystery and the NSW government is now offering the public a $1 million reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death.
The Northern Star repots Simone was aged 25 when she was murdered. She was last seen at Lismore Tourism Caravan Park, on 11 February 2005.
Her body was found six days later. An inquest in 2007 found insufficient evidence with which to lay charges.
Ms Strobel's former boyfriend, Toby Moran, formerly Tobias Suckfuell, remains a person of interest.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott said: "This reward is open to any person anywhere in the world, so if they're in Germany, or they're in Australia or any third country and they provide information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of these people, then they are eligible for the award.
"For someone to be eligible for that reward, we have to find the person responsible."
"For 15 years, police have been determined to uncover the truth of what happened to Simone, both the Lismore community and her loved ones in Germany deserve answers."
"We are committed to providing police with the resources they need to solve cold cases and deliver justice for victims and their families. I would remind the community that any seemingly small piece of information could make a huge difference in this case."
The Bavarian Office of Criminal Investigation is also offering a reward of 10,000 Euros (approx A$16,500) for residents of both Germany and Australia who provide information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
Kym Anderson
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