Baby found dead at Wagga beach homeless encampment as mother and another infant taken to hospital
A baby was found dead in a tent at a homeless encampment near Wagga beach on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales. The mother and another infant were taken to hospital, with the surviving baby in critical condition. Police have reported no suspicious circumstances, but local officials are calling the incident a tragic reflection of the worsening housing crisis in regional Australia.
- ▪A baby was found dead in a tent at a homeless encampment near Wagga beach on the Murrumbidgee River in NSW.
- ▪The mother and a surviving infant were taken to hospital, with the infant remaining in critical condition.
- ▪Police stated there were 'no suspicious circumstances' surrounding the baby's death.
- ▪Local councillor Richard Foley said the Wagga Wagga homeless population had risen by 71% over eight years.
- ▪The rental vacancy rate in the Riverina region was at a record low of 0.6% in January 2025.
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A baby has been found dead in a tent at Wagga beach on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in NSW. Photograph: Gabrielle Jackson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenA baby has been found dead in a tent at Wagga beach on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in NSW. Photograph: Gabrielle Jackson/The GuardianNew South WalesBaby found dead at Wagga beach homeless encampment as mother and another infant taken to hospitalPolice say ‘no suspicious circumstances’ while local councillor argues ‘tragedy’ shows housing crisis has gotten out of hand in regional Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Cait KellyMon 4 May 2026 01.15 EDTLast modified on Mon 4 May 2026 01.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA baby has…
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