A 34-year-old woman's being treated in hospital for injuries. Police in Cairns say they are not looking for anyone else.
The victims range in age from 18 months to 15 years.
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Detective Inspector Bruno Asnicar says the investigation is very upsetting for officers.
“This is certainly a tragic and traumatic event with so many people deceased in one place – and it's right up there with one of the most serious things that I've ever had to deal with” he added.