Caseworkers warned of children at risk before boy died
Police investigated the death of a four-year-old boy in Wyong after his mother allegedly confessed to consuming parts of his body. Prior to the tragedy, caseworkers warned of imminent risks to children in a region struggling with drugs and violence, as a transitioning child protection system left many families confused and unsupported.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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