Detectives in the Hunter Valley have started an investigation into the suspicious death of a woman at Greta.
A 43-year-old women was discovered by a family member lying on the ground in a shed at the rear of a house on Wyndham Street, Greta just after 9:30am today (Tuesday.)
Police from Hunter Valley Local Area Command and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the scene and determined the woman was deceased.
A crime scene was secured and examined by specialist forensics officers.
A post mortem examination will be carried out in coming days to determine a cause of death.
Strike Force Wintervale has been formed by local and Homicide Squad detectives to investigate the woman's death, which is considered suspicious.
Anyone with information that might assist investigating officers is urged to contact Hunter Valley Detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.