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Man charged with murder after woman's body found in bushland in western Sydney

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A man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found in bushland in Sydney's west.

It was about 1.15pm on Sunday when a passerby made the grim discovery of the 47-year-old woman's remains, found face down and partially naked.

About 6pm last night, police arrested a 47-year-old man at a home on Powell Street, Hobartville.

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He has now been charged with murder.

He was refused bail and will appear in court today.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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