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Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

4 outlets 4 reports Published Aug 31, 2026

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Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was discovered inside a rubbish bin in Sydney's west. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in AuburnFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police have appealed for information to...S3

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Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was discovered inside a rubbish bin in Sydney's west.

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Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was discovered inside a rubbish bin in Sydney's west.

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Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was discovered inside a rubbish bin in Sydney's west.

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Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in AuburnFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free a…

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

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4 outlets 4 reports Published Aug 31, 2026

The brief

Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was discovered inside a rubbish bin in Sydney's west. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was discovered inside a rubbish bin in Sydney's west.S1 S2

Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in AuburnFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police have appealed for information to...S3

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Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

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Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

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