FORMER Mildura man John Torney has been charged with negligent manslaughter in relation to the death of 49-year-old Cobram woman Emma Bates.

Mr Torney, 40, appeared in Shepparton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday via video link, eight months after he was first charged regarding the matter.

Prior to December Mr Torney faced numerous charges including recklessly causing injury, unlawful assault and br...