'Cute as buttons': Grandmother remains under police guard after deaths of two boys
Police are stepping up the investigation today amid tributes to the six and seven year olds.
Moderated by Tomas Kauer 
A grandmother remains under police guard in hospital today after two young boys were found dead inside a home in NSW's central west.
The bodies of the boys, aged six and seven, were discovered at a property outside the town of Coonabarabran, about 500km north-west of Sydney, about 2pm yesterday.
Police were called there when a concerned relative raised the alarm over concerns about the children's welfare.
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The boys' 66-year-old grandmother was later arrested at the home and was taken to hospital for further assessment, where she remains under guard.
Today the home remains a crime scene and authorities are trying to figure out what happened in the hours before police arrived and made the grim discovery.
While the local community comes to terms with the tragedy, a family member has issued a statement paying tribute to the boys.
"Two little firecracker kids. They were amongst it all. 100 miles an hour, involved in soccer, karate, wild as March hares and cute as buttons," it said.
NSW Premier Chris Minns yesterday described the incident as a "tragedy".
"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," Minns said in a statement.
"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."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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