UPDATED:
Just after 2pm on Monday 5 May 2025, police attended a home on Emu Lane, Coonabarabran, following reports of a concern for welfare.
Upon arrival, police officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District located two boys – aged 6 and 7 – deceased inside the home.
The woman – aged 66 – was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for further assessment where she remains under hospital guard.
The woman and children are known to each other.
A crime scene has been established.
There is no ongoing threat to the community. Police are not looking for anyone else.
Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District are now investigating the circumstances of the deaths under Strike Force Darnum, assisted by detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.
EARLIER:
Just after 2pm on Monday, police attended a home in Coonabarabran, following reports of a concern for welfare.
Upon arrival, police located two children – aged 8 and 10 – deceased, and a woman.
The woman – aged 66 – was taken to Coonabarabran Police Station and is assisting police with their inquiries.
There is no further information available at this time.
Inquiries are ongoing.
