Ashes of Mia Ayliffe-Chung to be scattered around the world

Mia's ashes are to be scattered around the world. Credit: Facebook

The ashes of British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung who was stabbed to death in Australia will be scattered around the world so she can visit places she will now never discover, her mother has said.

Rosie Ayliffe also discussed coming to terms with her loss, after the21-year-old was killed at a hostel in Queensland on Tuesday.

Writing in a daily blog for The Independent, Ms Ayliffe, from Wirksworth inDerbyshire, described plans for her daughter's cremation as she prepares to head for Australia to collect the ashes.

Meanwhile, the family of a Briton injured in the stabbing have said they are"immensely proud" of him after he tried to save Ms Ayliffe-Chung's life.

Tom Jackson suffered critical injuries Credit: Facebook

Tom Jackson, 30, received critical injuries when he tried to help her.

His father Les Jackson issued a statement also praising the work of medicalstaff at Townsville Hospital in Queensland, where his son is being treated.

Mia Ayliffe-Chung was working on a farm in Queensland to extend her working holiday visa. Credit: Facebook

Frenchman Smail Ayad has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of serious animal cruelty and 12 counts of serious assault.

Ayad did not appear in court on Friday but was remanded in custody and his case has been adjourned until October 28.

Police are investigating reports that he had an "obsession" with Miss Ayliffe-Chung.

Smail Ayad has been charged with Mia's murder Credit: Seven