# Children Reunited with Family After Tragedy | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-16T06:41:24+00:00
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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Lavanya Chappa’s children — a 13-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy — have been reunited with their aunt and uncle in Melbourne after their mother’s tragic murder in Vermont. Their father faces charges in connection with the killing. Initially barred from entering Australia, the aunt and uncle’s visas were reversed thanks to intervention from the National Commissioner for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, allowing them to arrive and take custody of the children. The family plans to return to India next week, with the children traveling with Lavanya’s body to be cared for by grandparents. A community fundraiser has raised nearly $60,000 to support them. The children are reportedly thriving with their extended family, and the aunt and uncle express deep gratitude for the outpouring of support as they prepare to honor Lavanya with proper rituals and a funeral. This tragedy underscores a national crisis: four women and girls were killed in Australia within a single week, sparking urgent calls for increased funding to combat violence against women. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1aff56822df96f5

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