A man has been charged with attempted murder as a woman fights for life in hospital with significant burns after an alleged dispute in Melbourne's west.
The 32-year-old woman from Werribee South was in the front yard of a home on Rivercoast Road when she was seriously burnt about 2am on Wednesday, police allege.
She was flown to The Alfred hospital with upper body injuries where she remained in a critical condition on Thursday.
Police announced late on Wednesday they had charged a 43-year-old Werribee South man with attempted murder, along with intentionally and recklessly causing serious injury, and conduct endangering life.
The man, Michael Gauci, on Thursday faced Melbourne Magistrates Court where he did not apply for bail.
He was remanded in custody to next face court in March.
Another 45-year-old Werribee South woman who spoke to police was released pending further inquiries.
Police urged anyone with information to contact them.
