Woman dies after being assaulted by partner
A WOMAN has died after she was allegedly assaulted by her partner in Bourke, New South Wales.
On Tuesday 23 December a 38-year-old woman was attacked by her partner.
The woman was rushed to Dubbo Base Hospital but died four days later as a result of the attack.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in Bourke Local Court on Monday 5 January 2015.
A post mortem examination has been conducted and detectives are now awaiting the results.
Investigations are continuing.