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Horror as Baby Boy Found Dead in Bin

Police say the infant’s mother should seek urgent medical care as detectives investigate the death and ask witnesses for dashcam or phone footage.

  • On Monday, New South Wales Police discovered a newborn boy's body in a garbage bin on Harrow Road in Auburn, approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Sydney, after emergency services responded at 11.20am.
  • Officers from the Auburn Police Area Command established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy's death following the discovery.
  • Police hold "serious concerns for the welfare of the baby's mother," urging her to attend a hospital to "receive urgent care for herself" as investigators continue their inquiry.
  • Anyone with information or dashcam footage from Harrow Road on Monday morning is urged to contact Auburn Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist investigations.
  • Support remains available for those affected; the PANDA National Helpline is open 7 days a week on 1300 726 306, while Lifeline can be reached at 13 11 14 for crisis support.
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Newborn found dead in rubbish bin in south-west Sydney

Police hold serious concerns for the mother’s welfare after the discovery on Monday morning.

·North Sydney, Australia
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dailymail.com broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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