Horrified Wagga residents call for proper sanitation at homeless camp where baby was found dead
Summary
A newborn baby was found dead at a homeless camp near Wagga Wagga, Australia, where residents say living conditions are very poor and there is little access to clean water or toilets. The mother and her surviving twin were taken to hospital, and the community is urging local authorities to improve sanitation and provide better housing solutions.Key Facts
- A newborn baby died at a homeless camp located on the riverbank near Wagga beach.
- The mother, aged 37 and Indigenous, had twins; one died and the other was critically ill and moved to a Sydney hospital.
- The homeless camp is about a 10-15 minute walk from public toilets, which are closed overnight.
- Residents describe the camp’s conditions as worse than a war zone and lacking proper sanitation.
- The local council manages waste collection and public restrooms but does not control private property or water access.
- Access to water from a nearby apartment was restricted after complaints about people at the camp using it without permission.
- Community members and a city councillor are calling for temporary sanitation aid and long-term housing solutions.
- The New South Wales government is being asked to invest more in social housing and support services for homeless people.
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