Dec. 19--Authorities in Australia are investigating the stabbing deaths of eight children, all discovered in a home Friday afternoon.
The victims range in age from 18 months to 15 years, according to a news release from Queensland State police.
The home is in the Cairns suburb of Manoora, a northern Australian city.
An unidentified woman, believed to be in her 30s, was also in the house and was suffering from "serious injuries," the release said.
No other details were released.
There was no mention of suspects.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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