Australia NewsCharges Over Fatal Melbourne HomebirthSavePrintA midwife checks the condition of a pregnant woman during a routine check-up at Royal North Shore Hospital's Birth Centre June 7, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesAAP8/14/2020|Updated: 8/14/2020Two women have been charged with negligent manslaughter over a fatal homebirth in Melbourne eight years ago.Homicide detectives arrested a 59-year-old Preston woman and NSW police arrested a 43-year-old Mullumbimby woman on a Victorian warrant on Aug 14.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected Articles‘Literally Unbelievable’: Families Mourn Bondi VictimsJan 21, 2026Barrister and Charity Boss Accused Over Child Abuse ChatJan 21, 2026Fourth Shark Attack Confirmed in NSW as More Beaches CloseJan 19, 2026Show Us the Money: Top Tennis Players Want More Share of the SpoilsJan 19, 2026Related TopicswomenArrestedfatalcriminal chargeshome birth
