Convicted murderer Regina Arthurell was removed from a home with two children on Monday despite a December report warning of the situation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has apologised after admitting it left two foster children in a home with a convicted triple killer until this week, despite a report warning them of the situation in December. The NSW minister for families and communities, Kate Washington, told 2GB radio on Wednesday morning that Regina Arthurell had been removed from a home where she had been living with foster children aged 12 and 14, after the radio station revealed the situation on Monday. Additional reporting by AAP Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-03-11 · 05:05 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0311-23404
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NSW government apologises for leaving foster children in home with triple killer
The New South Wales government has apologized for leaving two foster children, aged 12 and 14, in a home with convicted triple killer Regina Arthurell. The situation came to light after a radio station revealed Arthurell had been living with the children.
Penry BuckleyThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-11 · 05:05 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The New South Wales government has apologized for leaving two foster children, aged 12 and 14, in a home with convicted triple killer Regina Arthurell. The situation came to light after a radio station revealed Arthurell had been living with the children. A report in December had already warned the government about the potential risk. NSW Minister for Families and Communities, Kate Washington, confirmed Arthurell was removed from the home this week. The government's delay in acting on the report prompted the apology.
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Kate Washington told 2GB radio that Regina Arthurell had been removed.
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Regina Arthurell had been living with foster children aged 12 and 14.
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The NSW government has apologised.
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A December report warned of the situation.
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Regina Arthurell was removed from a home with two children on Monday.
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