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News.com.au
06-05-2025
- News.com.au
‘Firecrackers, cute as buttons': Town left reeling after boys, 6 and 7, found dead at home in Coonabarabran in rural NSW
A small community has been left reeling after two boys were found dead following a welfare check by police overnight. Officers attended the home on Emu Ln in Coonabarabran – more than 488km northwest of Sydney, in the Warrumbungle Shire council region – just after 2pm on Monday, following reports of a concern for welfare. Two boys, aged 6 and 7, were found deceased inside the home and their grandmother, 66, was taken to hospital for further assessment. In a further update on Tuesday afternoon, NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland said both boys were found in separate rooms within their grandmother's house. She remains under guard in hospital. Commissioner Holland confirmed the grandmother was known to police but 'not adversely' and the children's biological parents had been contacted. 'The family is not doing well,' he said. 'Anyone confronted with the death of one child let alone two in these sorts of circumstances would be struggling.' Commissioner Holland also praised the actions of young police officers who responded to the scene, calling them 'heroic'. The horrific discovery has led to an outpouring of grief in the tiny rural town – which has a population of just 2387 people. Warrumbungle Shire councillor Kodi Brady took to social media to pay tribute to the 'firecracker' kids in the hours after the tragedy. On his official Facebook page he wrote: 'My heart is broken alongside the whole community, two little firecracker kids!' 'They were among it all, 100 miles an hour, involved in soccer, karate, wild as march hares and cute as buttons! So devastating for all!' 'If anyone needs anything at all, a shoulder to lean on, a cuppa or just a yarn please sing out.' Photographs of the scene capture police swarming the rural street, which is located a short drive outside of the town of Coonabarabran. Fire crews wearing heavy kits and forensic officers can be seen entering the building, as the remainder of Emu Ln is blocked off by police tape. One woman walking her dog is seen briefly speaking to police outside, before she is allowed to cross the tape. Speaking to the ABC, Shiara Green said she spoke to her own sons on the night of the tragedy. 'I tried not to cry,' she told the broadcaster. 'I'm emotional just trying to talk about it now. 'They didn't really react too much to it … but [I said] you're going to hear about it all tomorrow when you go to school.' Karate instructor Peter Wilkie told the broadcaster both boys had taken lessons at his studio, just a town over. 'They were good kids. They were quiet achievers,' he said. NSW Premier Chris Minns continued his tributes after first learning of the incident on Monday. '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 cannot 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.'
Perth Now
06-05-2025
- Perth Now
Town reeling after boys, 6 and 7, found dead
A small community has been left reeling after two boys were found dead following a welfare check by police overnight. Officers attended the home on Emu Ln in Coonabarabran – more than 488km northwest of Sydney, in the Warrumbungle Shire council region – just after 2pm on Monday, following reports of a concern for welfare. Two boys, aged 6 and 7, were found deceased inside the home and their grandmother, 66, was taken to hospital for further assessment. In a further update on Tuesday afternoon, NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland said both boys were found in separate rooms within their grandmother's house. She remains under guard in hospital. Police and emergency crews have swarmed the house on Emu Ln in Coonabarabran, after two boys were found dead during a welfare check on Monday. NewsWire Credit: NewsWire Commissioner Holland confirmed the grandmother was known to police but 'not adversely' and the children's biological parents had been contacted. 'The family is not doing well,' he said. 'Anyone confronted with the death of one child let alone two in these sorts of circumstances would be struggling.' Commissioner Holland also praised the actions of young police officers who responded to the scene, calling them 'heroic'. The horrific discovery has led to an outpouring of grief in the tiny rural town – which has a population of just 2387 people. Fire crews and forensic officers can be seen entering the property. NewsWire / Dean Marzollla Credit: NewsWire Warrumbungle Shire councillor Kodi Brady took to social media to pay tribute to the 'firecracker' kids in the hours after the tragedy. On his official Facebook page he wrote: 'My heart is broken alongside the whole community, two little firecracker kids!' 'They were among it all, 100 miles an hour, involved in soccer, karate, wild as march hares and cute as buttons! So devastating for all!' 'If anyone needs anything at all, a shoulder to lean on, a cuppa or just a yarn please sing out.' Photographs of the scene capture police swarming the rural street, which is located a short drive outside of the town of Coonabarabran. Fire crews wearing heavy kits and forensic officers can be seen entering the building, as the remainder of Emu Ln is blocked off by police tape. One woman walking her dog is seen briefly speaking to police outside, before she is allowed to cross the tape. The boys' deaths have led to an outpouring of grief from the community, with one local councillor remembering the 'firecracker' kids who were 'cute as buttons'. NewsWire / Dean Marzolla Credit: NewsWire Speaking to the ABC, Shiara Green said she spoke to her own sons on the night of the tragedy. 'I tried not to cry,' she told the broadcaster. 'I'm emotional just trying to talk about it now. 'They didn't really react too much to it … but [I said] you're going to hear about it all tomorrow when you go to school.' Karate instructor Peter Wilkie told the broadcaster both boys had taken lessons at his studio, just a town over. 'They were good kids. They were quiet achievers,' he said. Police have said the boys' parents have been contacted and the family is 'not doing well'. NewsWire / Dean Marzollla Credit: NewsWire NSW Premier Chris Minns continued his tributes after first learning of the incident on Monday. '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 cannot 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.'
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
GA man accused of sexually abusing 7-year-old on multiple occasions
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after alleged incidents involving a 7-year-old child. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Andrew Holland was arrested on Friday. This is after Johnson County investigators said they received information on March 24 that between June 2024 and February 2025, Holland sexually abused the 7-year-old four different times. Holland was charged with four counts of aggravated sexual battery on a minor and four counts of grooming of a minor for sexual offense. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia State Patrol trooper's 5-year-old daughter dies after unexpected illness Body of last Ft. Stewart soldier who vanished during training exercise in Lithuania recovered Puppy sole survivor after siblings found dead inside cooler in southeast GA 'We do not take any allegations of this nature lightly and will treat any issues with the utmost importance when it comes to protecting our children. We will continue to work diligently and utilize any and every resource to continue to conduct operations against egregious crimes such as these,' Sheriff Greg Rowland said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call Inv. Troy Fallin at 478-864-4003. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Australian hospital manager calls junior doctors ‘a workforce of clinical marshmellows' in email stuff-up
A local health district in New South Wales has apologised after an administrator accidentally sent an email to junior doctors calling them a 'workforce of clinical marshmellows [sic]'. The email, seen by Guardian Australia, was sent by a medical administration manager at a hospital who appears to be complaining about a doctor's response to a rostering issue. The misfired message starts: 'Seriously! 'I wonder if any of them realise that they are a doctor and that this is what happens. Oh that's right … I forgot. Life style [sic] before career,' the message continued. 'God help us in the future. We are going to have a workforce of clinical marshmellows!' The union representing doctors, the Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (Asmof), called the message 'tone-deaf' and 'unacceptable', particularly 'when NSW is facing a healthcare workforce crisis'. A spokesperson for the relevant local health district said: 'Junior medical officers (JMOs) work hard and are a vital part of our health service, and we sincerely apologise for the hurt and frustration caused by a recent email that was circulated. 'We are committed to fostering a workplace where junior medical officers feel valued and respected. The email did not reflect this commitment or our values, and we have written to the relevant JMOs to apologise. The matter is being addressed appropriately,' they email sparked furore and memes on online doctor forums. JMOs include interns who have just completed their university medical training and are in their first year of being practising doctors, and residents who have completed internships and hold a general registration. On a Reddit forum for junior doctors, one commenter shared a joke job advertisement for the position of 'clinical marshmallow', drawing several comments that it was 'unfortunately a very common attitude amongst HR/admin towards JMOs'. The Asmof executive director, Andrew Holland, said the email was 'not only offensive but reveals a deep disconnect between hospital administration and frontline staff who are working under immense pressure'. 'They deserve respect and support, not ridicule from those who should be advocating for them,' Holland said in a statement. 'At a time when NSW is facing a healthcare workforce crisis, these comments are not just tone-deaf – they are damaging, demoralising, and unacceptable. 'Junior doctors enter this profession to care for people, but they cannot do their jobs if they are belittled and dismissed by their own employers.' In April, NSW Health settled a class action brought by junior doctors for almost $230m, claiming to have been underpaid in relation to issues such as overtime and meal breaks. Experts hoped the suit would change a culture where junior doctors do not complain and instead can protect time off for their personal lives.
The Guardian
31-01-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Accidental email calling doctors in NSW ‘a workforce of clinical marshmellows' sparks furore
A local health district in New South Wales has apologised after an administrator accidentally sent an email to junior doctors calling them a 'workforce of clinical marshmellows [sic]'. The email, seen by Guardian Australia, was sent by a medical administration manager at a hospital who appears to be complaining about a doctor's response to a rostering issue. The misfired message starts: 'Seriously! 'I wonder if any of them realise that they are a doctor and that this is what happens. Oh that's right … I forgot. Life style [sic] before career,' the message continued. 'God help us in the future. We are going to have a workforce of clinical marshmellows!' The union representing doctors, the Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (Asmof), called the message 'tone-deaf' and 'unacceptable', particularly 'when NSW is facing a healthcare workforce crisis'. A spokesperson for the relevant local health district said: 'Junior medical officers (JMOs) work hard and are a vital part of our health service, and we sincerely apologise for the hurt and frustration caused by a recent email that was circulated. 'We are committed to fostering a workplace where junior medical officers feel valued and respected. The email did not reflect this commitment or our values, and we have written to the relevant JMOs to apologise. The matter is being addressed appropriately,' they said. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email The email has sparked furore and memes on online doctor forums. JMOs include interns who have just completed their university medical training and are in their first year of being practising doctors, and residents who have completed internships and hold a general registration. On a Reddit forum for junior doctors, one commenter shared a joke job advertisement for the position of 'clinical marshmallow', drawing several comments that it was 'unfortunately a very common attitude amongst HR/admin towards JMOs'. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion The Asmof executive director, Andrew Holland, said the email was 'not only offensive but reveals a deep disconnect between hospital administration and frontline staff who are working under immense pressure'. 'They deserve respect and support, not ridicule from those who should be advocating for them,' Holland said in a statement. 'At a time when NSW is facing a healthcare workforce crisis, these comments are not just tone-deaf – they are damaging, demoralising, and unacceptable. 'Junior doctors enter this profession to care for people, but they cannot do their jobs if they are belittled and dismissed by their own employers.' In April, NSW Health settled a class action brought by junior doctors for almost $230m, claiming to have been underpaid in relation to issues such as overtime and meal breaks. Experts hoped the suit would change a culture where junior doctors do not complain and instead can protect time off for their personal lives.
