NSW

Toddler drowns in Medowie backyard pool

Sydney: A 14-month-old girl has drowned in a backyard pool in Port Stephens.

She was pulled unconscious from the water of the Medowie pool late on Sunday afternoon.

Family members performed CPR on her until police and paramedics arrived. The girl was taken to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital but could not be revived.

Police are investigating the drowning death and will prepare a report for the coroner.

AAP