Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAn elderly couple has been airlifted to hospital after an alleged double-murder attempt at their rural New England property.Updated June 4, 2026 — 4:11pm,first published 4:08pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:58Video of nurses allegedly making antisemitic threats could be thrown out of courtVideo icon0:16Man arrested after allegedly bringing knife to Melbourne shopping centreVideo icon2:52Victoria smashed by heavy rain and windsVideo icon2:13Mansion of cult streetwear brand founder firebombedAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe