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NSW farmer's widow to face court over murder

The partner of a NSW sheep farmer who was found dead three months ago is due to appear in court charged with his murder.

Natasha Crossman, 42, was arrested in Walcha, on the state's northern tablelands, on Saturday morning.

Homicide detectives had been investigating the suspicious death of her partner Mathew Dunbar, also 42, after he was found dead on his property early on August 2.

Mr Dunbar with Ms Crossman. Source: Supplied

After about 12 hours of questioning, Crossman was charged with murder and refused bail.

She is due to appear in Tamworth Local Court on Sunday.