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Homicide detectives in Ballarat are investigating the death of an eight-month-old girl who was found unresponsive in a home around 1pm on Sunday. After emergency services performed CPR, the child was taken to hospital and later transferred to another Melbourne hospital where she died. A 23-year-old man was questioned by police but released from custody; further details about the incident are still under investigation.

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On Sunday around 1pm, homicide detectives began investigating the death of an eight-month-old girl found unresponsive in a home in Redan, Ballarat. The infant was taken to hospital where she later died after being transferred to another facility in Melbourne. A 23-year-old man was interviewed by police but released without charges. Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward at 1800 333 000 or online.

Former foster carers of the deceased baby, referred to as Mia, expressed heartbreak over her death just days after being returned to her biological parents under a Child Protection Interim Accommodation Order. They noted that Mia had shown signs of past injuries when entering their care and had made significant progress during their six-month custody. The couple stated they always knew fostering would be the hardest but most necessary job.

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Homicide detectives are investigating the death of an eight-month-old girl after she was found unresponsive in a home in Ballarat.

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🔮 “The exact circumstances are yet to be determined and detectives from the homicide squad will investigate,” police said.

2026-09-22 · The Sydney Morning Herald

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Homicide detectives are investigating the death of an eight-month-old girl after she was found unresponsive in a home in Ballarat. asserted

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Police said an infant child was found unresponsive in a home in Redan, in Ballarat’s south, about 1pm on Sunday. asserted

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The girl was taken to hospital after emergency services performed CPR. asserted

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“She was later transferred to a Melbourne hospital where she died today,” a police spokesperson said. asserted

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A 23-year-old man was released from police custody after he was taken in and interviewed by detectives. asserted

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“The exact circumstances are yet to be determined and detectives from the homicide squad will investigate,” police said. asserted

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Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. asserted

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