‘No vengeance’: Father’s message after daughter’s alleged murder

The father of a young woman allegedly murdered by her partner at her regional NSW home has made an impassioned plea to a heartbroken community.

Molly Ticehurst, 28, will be farewelled in a public service at the rugby grounds in Forbes in NSW’s central west region on Thursday afternoon.

In a Facebook post, the young woman’s father, Tony Ticehurst, called on mourners to “not think of him or have vengeance in our hearts”.

“Instead, think of the good memories Molly gave us all,” Mr Ticehurst wrote under the online funeral notice ahead of the service.

Ms Ticehurst was found dead inside her home on Young St in Forbes during a welfare check just before 2am on April 22.

The death came amid renewed focus on alleged violence against women and triggered an outpouring of support.

The Central West Rider’s Forbes will escort Ms Ticehurst during the service, which begins after midday.

“Let’s show the community that we won’t stand idly by and watch this happen anymore,” they said.

A public fundraiser organised to cover the costs of the funeral earlier also raised about $60,000.

During the week, locals launched a campaign urging people across the country to leave their front porch lights on to honour Ms Ticehurst.

A so-called “Molly Mattered” walk will also be held at Lake Forbes on Mother’s Day, with attendees asked to wear bright colours.

In a video, Forbes Shire Council Mayor Phyllis Miller said it had been a “second very sad week for the Forbes community”.

Ms Miller described Ms Ticehurst’s death as a “tragedy”, and welcomed pledges by state and federal leaders a review into bail laws.

NSW Premier Chris Minns revealed this week he was seeking advice about possible reforms to the state’s bail laws.

For her part, Police Minister Yasmin Catley said “everything was on the table”, including potential electronic ankle monitoring.

The idea received backing during the week from Orange MP Phil Donato, who spoke with the Ticehurst family, and the NSW Nationals.

It comes after thousands rallied across the country on Sunday against alleged violence against women.

Ms Ticehurst’s partner, Daniel Billings, has been charged with murder and is currently in custody on remand.