Australians respond to Orlando massacre

Vigils have been held around the world to remember about 50 people killed in the Orlando gay nightclub attack. Image: Vigils are held to remember the victims of a mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida (AAP)

Prominent landmarks around Australia are being lit up in rainbow colours and the red, white and blue of the American flag.

 

In Melbourne, about 300 people gathered for a vigil where they bowed their heads and observed 50 seconds of silence - one second for each of those killed.