Woman, 66, in custody after bodies of two children discovered in Coonabarabran, NSWBy Tim FernandezABC Western PlainsTopic:Law, Crime and Justice1h ago1 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 6:45amabc.net.au/news/woman-arrested-after-children-found-dead-coonabarabran/105255234Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have arrested a woman after discovering the bodies of two children aged eight and 10 at a home in north-west New South Wales.Officers attended the home in Coonabarabran at 2pm today after receiving reports regarding welfare concerns.Police say they found the bodies of the two children at the premises.A 66-year-old woman was brought to Coonabarabran Police Station and taken into custody.She is assisting officers with their inquiries.NSW Premier Chris Minns said the entire state was mourning the loss of the children."What has occurred is terrible and, as a state, we share in the community of Coonabarabran's grief at the loss of two young boys who had their entire futures ahead of them," he said."I can not begin to imagine the heartbreak their loved ones are currently feeling, including their family, friends, and teachers."I thank the local officers who attended the scene for their professionalism and bravery in the face of such a horrible event."Posted 1h ago1 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 6:45am, updated 42m ago42 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 7:31amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesAndrew Hastie drops out of Liberal leadership raceLIVEPhoto shows Hastie gestures with one hand while speaking at a press conference in a parliament house courtyard.Albanese says he received 'very warm' phone call from Donald TrumpTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows a middle-aged man wearing glasses pointing'Laughable policies': Voters explain what went wrong for CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A young coupleRecord-breaking number of women to enter ParliamentTopic:VotingPhoto shows a composite image of three womenNationals MPs '100 per cent' back nuclear being kept as Coalition dissects lossTopic:Federal GovernmentPhoto shows A man in a shirt and hat.Popular nowAndrew Hastie drops out of Liberal leadership raceLIVEPhoto shows Hastie gestures with one hand while speaking at a press conference in a parliament house courtyard.Teal MP Zoe Daniel's high-profile seat is just one of 16 still in doubtTopic:ExplainerPhoto shows Zoe Daniel Doorstop November 2022Erin Patterson told friends she'd been 'hiding powdered mushrooms in everything', court hearsTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A close up photo of Erin Patterson looking over her shoulder wearing glases.Related topicsCoonabarabranDubboLaw, Crime and JusticeTop StoriesAndrew Hastie drops out of Liberal leadership raceTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows Hastie gestures with one hand while speaking at a press conference in a parliament house courtyard.Albanese says he received 'very warm' phone call from Donald TrumpTopic:Foreign Affairs'Laughable policies': Voters explain what went wrong for CoalitionTopic:ElectionsRecord-breaking number of women to enter ParliamentTopic:VotingNationals MPs '100 per cent' back nuclear being kept as Coalition dissects lossTopic:Federal GovernmentJust InCanberra families of teens killed in crash tell of 'never ending' painTopic:Courts15m ago15 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 7:58amPiastri a winner again, but 'poorly executed' Griddy proves he is humanTopic:Formula 131m ago31 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 7:42amMan jailed for 'bizarre' theft of car with woman and child insideTopic:Crime33m ago33 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 7:40am'Magic of friendship' on show at Bangtail Muster in Alice SpringsTopic:Carnivals and Festivals34m ago34 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 7:39amMore Just InBack to top