Australian police say eight children have been killed at a home in a northern Australian city.

Queensland state police say they were called to the home Friday morning after they received reports of a woman with serious injuries at the house in the Cairns suburb of Manoora.

Police say they found the bodies of the children inside the home. They range in age from 18 months to 15 years.

The woman is receiving treatment for her injuries.

More From WBSM-AM/AM 1420