Woman charged with murder of her two grandsons in CoonabarabranABC Western PlainsTopic:Police1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:32pmThe boys were found dead in their home on Monday. (Supplied)In short:The bodies of two brothers, aged six and seven, were found dead in a Coonabarabran home on MondayTheir grandmother was charged with murder on Friday, after she was released from hospital.What's next?The 66-year-old woman was refused bail to appear in Paramatta Local Court today.abc.net.au/news/woman-charged-with-murder-of-her-two-grandsons/105277244Link copiedShareShare articleA woman has been charged with murder over the deaths of her six- and seven-year-old grandsons in western New South Wales.Police say they were called to a home just outside of Coonabarabran on Monday afternoon, following reports about a concern for welfare.They found the bodies of the boys inside.Their grandmother, aged 66, was also home and taken to a hospital under police guard, where she remained until Friday.Upon her release she was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with two counts of murder.The woman was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court today.Outpouring of griefThe brothers had moved to Coonabarabran with the grandmother around 11 months ago, according to police.There has been an outpouring of grief in Coonabarabran over the deaths of the brothers. (ABC New England: Brigitte Murphy)People have left flowers, toy cars, teddy bears and letters addressed to the boys at a makeshift memorial, with some notes reading "the bestest friend" and "Two beautiful young lives lost".They have been remembered as "little firecrackers" who loved karate.About 200 people gathered at a vigil in the town yesterday, with two trees planted in their memory.Posted 1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:32pm, updated 1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:52pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top Stories'Third party' vote looks set to beat CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A triangular chart showing an example of some electorates shifting from LNP to 'Other candidates' at the 2025 federal election'We've hit the lottery': Businesses cash in on Labor's home battery rebateTopic:Energy IndustryPhoto shows A man with a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses on top of his head smiles at camera.Labor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TinglePhoto shows Two men in orange hi vis vest, with one holding up a dollar coinIndia's retaliation to terror attacks reflects a changed strategy. Is it working?Analysis by Hannah JosePhoto shows Two of India's French-made Rafale fighter jets in lockstep in the sky at Aero India 2021.A girl's police interview brings 'truth' into focus during mushroom murder trialTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtPopular nowA girl's police interview brings 'truth' into focus during mushroom murder trialTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtLabor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TinglePhoto shows Two men in orange hi vis vest, with one holding up a dollar coin'We've hit the lottery': Businesses cash in on Labor's home battery rebateTopic:Energy IndustryPhoto shows A man with a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses on top of his head smiles at camera.Related topicsCoonabarabranOrangePoliceTop Stories'Third party' vote looks set to beat CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A triangular chart showing an example of some electorates shifting from LNP to 'Other candidates' at the 2025 federal election'We've hit the lottery': Businesses cash in on Labor's home battery rebateTopic:Energy IndustryLabor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TingleIndia's retaliation to terror attacks reflects a changed strategy. Is it working?Analysis by Hannah JoseA girl's police interview brings 'truth' into focus during mushroom murder trialTopic:CourtsJust InDewayne wanted to sing in palawa kani to his newborn — that's now possibleTopic:Indigenous Music13m ago13 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 10:18pmMeasles outbreaks reported in 11 US states, surpassing 1,000 casesTopic:Infectious Diseases14m ago14 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 10:17pm'A love story': Meet the 85yo rock climbing instructor with no fingers or toesTopic:Human Interest15m ago15 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 10:16pmWA prepares to farewell Arthur Leggett, state's last WWII prisoner of warTopic:Funerals and Memorial Services26m ago26 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 10:05pmMore Just InBack to top