Hundreds have flocked to Princes Park for a candlelight vigil to remember comedian Eurydice Dixon.
The aspiring comedian, 22, was on her way home from a gig last Tuesday night when she was allegedly raped and murdered at the park in Carlton North in inner Melbourne.
Her body was found less than a kilometre away from her home.
The tragedy has united the community together at Monday night’s vigil, which is being attended by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and his family.
The Premier was seen comforting his visibly upset wife at the emotional vigil.
Thousands of people have gathered in Princes Park for an emotional candlelight vigil to remember Eurydice Dixon
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (pictured) and his family are among among those at the vigil in Princes Park
Thousands of mourners stood silently in solidarity to remember the aspiring comedian
Students from Eurydice Dixon’s former school Princes Hill Secondary College were among those at the candlelight vigil in her honour
Thousands have flocked to Princes Park to remember talented comedian Eurydice Dixon, whose life was tragically cut short
Princes Park was a sea of candles and flowers for Monday night’s vigil
Students from Ms Dixon’s former school Princes Hill Secondary College were among those at the vigil, as mourners hugged each other and cried as they laid flowers and blew kisses.
‘Eurydice’s life impacted so many people. Tonight is about mourning her,’ memorial organiser Taria Shafiq told The Herald Sun.
She added that the vigil was ‘a non-political space’ and the time for action would come later.
Vigils are being held across the country, including Adelaide, Sydney and Canberra.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull posted a photo of himself on Instagram lighting a candle at Parliament House in Canberra and made a speech in parliament on Monday.
Earlier on Monday, The City of Melbourne, state government and police met to review safety measures in Princes Park and how they can be improved to avoid a similar tragedy happening again.
A GoFundMe page was set up by fellow comedian Luka Muller last Wednesday, has raised more than $70,000 in five days.
The original goal was to raise $1000.
‘I did not know Eurydice well, but was friends with her through the comedy scene. These funds are being raised for the family of the victim, who I have had contact with,’ Mr Muller wrote on the page.
‘I understand that Eurydice’s father wishes to donate a large portion of the funds to charities that Eurydice supported.’
The page has been since edited to say that her family wishes the keep the campaign open for several more days.
Ms Dixon’s father Jeremy Dixon told Daily Mail Australia on Saturday that her immediate family are not engaging in public right now.
‘We do however much appreciate the community support and the positive coverage,’ he said.
Eurydice Dixon’s death united the Melbourne community at a candlelight vigil on Monday night
‘Eurydice’s life impacted so many people. Tonight is about mourning her,’ memorial organiser Taria Shafiq said