A father died in a brutal axe attack on Christmas night after claims he was attempting to resolve a dispute.

Victorian man Nick Bruton was allegedly attacked with the weapon after confronting a neighbour about their behaviour.

Steven Dunn, 49, has been accused of killing the father-of-five and appeared in court via videolink on Wednesday.

Victorian man Nick Bruton (pictured with wife Tash) was allegedly attacked with the weapon after confronting a neighbour about their behaviour

The 39-year-old father was rushed to hospital early on Tuesday morning with serious wounds but was unable to be saved.

Police allege Mr Dunn was at his home on Gladstone Ave in Swan Hill when he attacked Mr Bruton.

The tight-knit community are reportedly devastated at the loss of the family man, who leaves behind his wife and children, the youngest just 10 months old.

His daughter Kiara posted a heartbreaking tribute to her father on Facebook on Tuesday, saying: 'it's been a rough day without you dad, I miss you a lot'.

Steven Dunn, 49, has been accused of killing the father-of-five and appeared in court via videolink on Wednesday

His daughter Kiara posted a heartbreaking tribute to her father on Facebook on Tuesday, saying: 'it's been a rough day without you dad, I miss you a lot'

'Tonight I was out late and I waited and waited for your name to pop up on my screen telling me to come home but it never did,' she said.

'I love you a lot dad miss you so much.'

A neighbour told the Herald Sun Mr Dunn was 'known' for his odd behaviour in the area.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear Mildura Magistrates' Court on May 1 in 2018.