Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA Melbourne woman was shocked to learn friends were receiving condolences for her death after police misidentified a dead woman carrying her personal documents and medical records.Updated July 22, 2026 — 5:06pm,first published 5:04pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:56Pokemon card thieves raid Melbourne business againVideo icon0:18Homicide detectives investigate after man found dead in Melbourne homeVideo icon2:37Two dead after horrific blaze destroys home within minutesVideo icon1:46Former rugby league player denied bail over 1994 Chadstone heistAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe