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Horrified Wagga residents call for proper sanitation at homeless camp where baby was found dead

The Guardian · May 6, 2026, 5:11 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Tent where twins were born up to a 15-minute walk away from nearest public toilets or running water Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast. The tent where a newborn baby was found dead at Wagga beach at the weekend was part of a homeless encampment up to a 15-minute walk away from the nearest public toilets or running water, with residents in a nearby apartment block saying conditions were “worse than a Syrian war camp”.The tragedy has prompted fury in the community, with residents of Wagga Wagga calling on authorities to take urgent action to make the encampments safe and sanitary. Continue reading...

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