Some bad choices...but she loved her kids

A woman who pleaded guilty to murdering her two children has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

The woman, whose name has been suppressed, killed her two-year-old son and four-year-old daughter in their home in Melbourne's north-west in 2019.

The court heard that the woman had been suffering from post-natal depression and had been using methamphetamine at the time of the killings.

The judge said that the woman's actions were "horrific" and that she had "betrayed the trust" of her children.

The woman's lawyer said that she was "deeply remorseful" for her actions and that she had been "living in hell" since the killings.

The woman will be eligible for parole after serving 20 years in prison.

In a statement, the woman's family said that they were "heartbroken" by the loss of their children.

"We loved them dearly and we will miss them every day," the statement said.

"We hope that this sentence will bring some closure to our family and to the community."

The case has sparked a debate about the adequacy of mental health services for new mothers.

Some experts have argued that the woman's case highlights the need for more support for women who are struggling with post-natal depression.

Others have said that the woman's actions were inexcusable and that she should have sought help before it was too late.