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Man charged with murder of 30-year-old woman in Melbourne — ABC News Australia

Lev Shevtsov 23 August 2026 01:15
Man charged with murder of 30-year-old woman in Melbourne — ABC News Australia

In the Melbourne suburb of Ferntree Gully, a 45-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 30-year-old woman at her home. The man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, which remanded him in custody, ABC News Australia reports.

Call to the house

Emergency services arrived at an address on Ferntree Gully Road in Ferntree Gully shortly before 10:00 on Friday. A 30-year-old woman with injuries was found inside the house.

Despite attempts to provide assistance, the woman died at the scene. According to ABC News Australia, the incident occurred in eastern Melbourne.

More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram.

Charge and court

Police detained a 45-year-old Ferntree Gully resident near the house. He was later charged with murder.

On Saturday, the accused appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court. He was remanded in custody until the next court hearing, scheduled for February 2027. Police said the man and the deceased woman knew each other.

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