Man charged with murder of woman on city outskirts

A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from injuries sustained at a suburban home in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne's eastern outskirts. According to prosecutors, the 45-year-old Ferntree Gully man was arrested nearby and subsequently charged with one count of murder. The 30-year-old victim was declared dead at the scene on Friday morning despite emergency services' efforts to save her.

Police stated that the victim and the accused were reportedly acquainted. During his appearance at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday evening via video link, the man was remanded in custody and ordered to appear on February 23, 2027.