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00:00Police were called to a property here in Coonabarabran, which is about six hours north west of Sydney.

00:08After reports, a call came in for a welfare check, and police attended that property about 10 minutes out of town here,

00:15and sadly they discovered the bodies of these two young boys aged six and seven.

00:20As you mentioned, the 66-year-old woman was arrested at the property and taken to hospital,

00:24and she stayed there overnight under police guard.

00:27It is understood that she is assisting police with their inquiries.

00:31Now, we know quite little at this stage, however, the ABC understands that this 66-year-old woman is the boy's grandmother,

00:38but there is no more threat to the community, police have said, and now they are currently out at the property

00:43and they have established a strike force to investigate the circumstances surrounding the boys' deaths.

00:50And what's been the response?

00:53It's incredibly sad.

00:55A lot of people are shocked.

00:57It's a community of about 2,400 people, and everyone knows everyone or they know of someone,

01:04so it was just such a shock that something as tragic as this could happen.

01:07We spoke to a few parents this morning who held back tears.

01:10As they said, they really struggled to find the words to explain what has happened to their primary school children.

01:16So it is just...

01:17Everyone is just in a lot of shock at the moment.

01:19The Premier, Chris Minns, he issued a statement last night and said the state is mourning with Coonabarabran

01:26after the tragic loss of these two young boys who had their whole futures ahead of them.

01:30He said,

01:30I cannot begin to imagine the heartbreak their loved ones are currently feeling, including their family, friends and teachers.

01:37The boys' school have also issued a statement expressing their condolences to the community,

01:42and they say that they have counselling and support available for all parents and students today

01:47and for as long as they need.

01:49Thank you, Chris Minns.

01:51Thanks, Peter。

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01:53Thanks to the President's team and I love that the parents of America.

01:54Thanks.

01:55I love that.

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