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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Bizarre twist as Good Samaritan who bravely helped free passengers from the crumpled wreckage of an SUV after horror crash is ARRESTED by cops moments later
Two men have been charged after a high-speed crash that was captured on CCTV injured a family of five in Sydney. A 28-year-old allegedly crashed his black MG SUV into a Mercedes on King Street in Newtown, in the city's Inner West, about 7pm on Monday. In a shocking twist, a 20-year-old man who rescued the driver from the wreckage was seen moments later topless before being pushed face down into the concrete by police and arrested at the scene. Security footage from businesses along King Street - which had been packed with the dinner crowd - showed the black MG careened down the wrong side of the road before clipping a silver car and smashing head-on into the Mercedes. The family in the Mercedes SUV, a 43-year-old male driver, and his passengers – a 67-year-old woman, 42-year-old woman, 12-year-old boy and nine-year-old girl – were all taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with minor injuries. Three other drivers who had been hit by the MG – a 65-year-old man in a grey BYD sedan, a 26-year-old woman in a white Toyota Corolla and a 26-year-old woman in a silver Toyota Yaris – were not injured. Paramedics treated the 28-year-old MG SUV driver at the scene before he was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for further assessment and mandatory testing. He was charged later on Monday evening with driving in a dangerous manner and his licence was suspended. He was issued a court attendance notice to appear at Newtown Local Court on the Monday 4 August 2025. One witness told Nine News the crash sounded 'like a bomb'. The 20-year-old man who had stepped in to pull the driver from his vehicle was subsequently arrested after police alleged he attempted to interfere with their investigations. He has also been accused of the assault of a female constable. Footage shows him helping the driver from the car and waiting near the wreckage as paramedics assess him before he is then seen being restrained by an officer on the ground. It is understood he was a passenger in the MG. The 20-year-old was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment, where he allegedly assaulted a male constable and security staff while under police guard. He was released from the hospital before he was taken to Newtown Police Station where he was charged with hindering or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty. The man was also charged with assaulting a police officer in execution of duty without aggravated bodily harm and assaulting a frontline emergency worker – no actual bodily harm.
ABC News
24-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Sydney's inner-west nightlife needs more than a late-night 'shot in the arm', say venue owners
Venue owners say more needs to be done to bring back Sydney's nightlife than just extending opening hours, after a local council approved a proposal aimed at revitalising hospitality in the inner west. Bars, pubs and music venues in specified zones in Marrickville, Balmain, Rozelle, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt will be able to open until 2am on Friday, Saturday and the night before public holidays as part of six new special entertainment precincts approved by Inner West Council last week. Outdoor trading and dining until midnight will also be on the cards, with the precincts the latest addition to a state policy introduced in October 2024 that is aimed at creating "high-quality, diverse districts which support live performance", according to the NSW government. The regulations also allow small live performances without development applications, opening up live music and art shows to more venues. The proposal is aimed at giving artists and hospitality in the area "a big shot in the arm", Mayor Darcy Byrne said on Tuesday. "While other councils are shutting down entertainment, we are doing the opposite and want to attract more venues and performers to our main streets," he said. The new precincts mirror the rules governing the Enmore Road district — which has been operating since September 2022 as a special entertainment zone and is set to be expanded — and will require state government rubber-stamping before licences can be granted. The director and owner of Titus Jones bar in Marrickville, Merrick Webb, said that, although opening for more hours was appealing, it didn't address the core issues affecting hospitality. Mr Webb listed infrastructure as a key issue, with Marrickville station closed until next year due to Metro works. The outdoor seating proposal was "very attractive", he said, and could increase capacity by 15 per cent, but he also noted the cost of security and the need for more lighting in the area to make the proposal viable for his business. Craig Pietersen, the owner of Lazybones Lounge, Marrickville, said extended licences were not the key to fixing hospitality issues in Sydney. "I think they're looking down the wrong pond," he said, and listed the cost of living as a main issue in bringing people out to eat and drink. His business already has a licence to open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights and Mr Pietersen said they struggled to keep the venue busy after 1am. Others like Caroline Buckingham, owner of Butchers Brew Bar, Dulwich Hill, said she was happy to see Inner West Council "going in to bat" for small venues. "We probably wouldn't be open until 2am every Friday and Saturday, but it would be good to have it there if there's call for it," she said. Cr Byrne said the council would ask the state government to approve the new precincts as soon as possible to kickstart what he called the "genuine renaissance of Sydney's nightlife" based in the inner west.
Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Karelina Clarke Cast as Autistic Older Sister in New Film 'Quiet Things'
Karelina Clarke stars as the autistic older sister in Quiet Things, a short film exploring survival, sibling bonds, and domestic violence. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 19, 2025 / / -- Acclaimed Sydney-based production company Cut 10 has announced the casting of Australian actor Karelina Clarke in the lead role of Frankie, the older sister, in the upcoming short film Quiet Things. The powerful drama is currently in pre-production and set to film later this year in Sydney's Inner West. Quiet Things follows two young sisters who have fled an abusive home, with the story unfolding through the eyes of the younger sibling. At its centre is Frankie — a 13-year-old girl who is autistic, fiercely intelligent, and carrying a quiet resilience as she guides her sister through a fragile new reality. Karelina Clarke, whose work spans screen and stage, brings a layered sensitivity to the role. She is best known for her performance in The Messenger, where she portrayed a child of domestic violence with striking emotional depth. She has also appeared in a number of short films and theatrical works focused on youth and trauma. 'Karelina brings stillness and truth to every moment in her previous roles — her portrayal of Frankie is bound to be both intimate and unforgettable,' said the film's producer. 'She allows us to see the world through a neurodivergent character without ever simplifying it. It's brave work.' Developed in collaboration with Sanctuary Housing, a leading service for women and children escaping family violence, Quiet Things is also informed by input from autism specialists and youth mental health professionals. The result is a film that aims to be both truthful and transformative. Quiet Things is scheduled to premiere at Australian and international festivals in 2026. Known for championing social impact storytelling, Cut 10 continues to support underrepresented voices and emerging talent on screen. For interviews, media kits, or press inquiries, please contact: [email protected] Cut 10 Pictures CUT 10 Pictures +61 408 792 792 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
News.com.au
13-06-2025
- News.com.au
NSW Police investigate Petersham house fire
A woman has died after a blaze engulfed a home in Sydney's Inner West late last night. Emergency services rushed to the address on Westbourne Street in Petersham about 11.50pm. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as police officers evacuated neighbouring homes. A body, believed to be that of an 82-year-old woman, was located inside the building, the police said. The police have not yet formally identified the woman. A second occupant of the home, a 57-year-old man, was treated at the scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation and then taken to hospital in a stable condition. The police have established a crime scene and are investigating the fire. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
News.com.au
11-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Our shabby little warehouse': Popular brewery faces demolition to make way for six-storey building
A popular brewery in Sydney's inner west could be demolished to make way for a new six-storey complex. Young Henrys has been in the heart of Newtown since 2012. It rose in popularity thanks to its Newtowner pale ale and Natural Lager. It was also where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and now fiancee Jodie Haydon had their first date. Under a proposal made by Loucas Architects in May, who lodged a development application with the Inner West Council, the warehouse would be demolished and replaced with a new six storey building as well as ground-level retail and commercial spaces. The planned site would cost just short of $21m, adding 40 new residential apartments, with seven reserved for low income housing. In late May Loucas Architects lodged the developments, which has yet to be approved by the Inner West Council. Young Henrys co-founder Oscar McMahon told NewsWire the brewery would find a new home elsewhere but they are unsure where at this stage. He said the move was something that was a long time coming. 'This warehouse was built around 1979 and is the last little industrial complex in Newtown,' he said. 'Newtown is now a high density living area that attracts pretty high rent and house prices.' 'We've always had a good relationship with the owner and it has always been a down the track thing but now it makes the most sense as a way forward for the owners and we were open to it as we ran out of space,' he said. Despite the move Mr McMahon said Young Henry's made its name in Newtown and would look to try and find a solution that can keep them local. 'Young Henrys was born and bred in Newtown and we will do everything we can to always have a Newtown presence,' he said. 'The way we are looking at it, there are some great opportunities although there is sadness. 'We built a brand and business on this little patch of dirt and there'll always be something special and wonderful about this place. 'It's a shabby old warehouse complex, but it's our shabby old warehouse complex that we made our home.' Mr McMahon said due to the growing business demands, the brand has had to expand to productive facilities in Goulburn and Victoria, meaning there won't be any production hiccups. While the plans have not gone through the council just yet, Young Henrys will be looking to say goodbye to the place in a fitting way. 'We've got such a great relationship with many of our customers, so we look forward to many farewell beers that will be had over the coming 6 to 12 months,' Mr McMahon said. 'I also really look forward to taking people on a bit of a journey into the next integration of Young Henrys.' The proposal is open to community submissions until June 26. According to planning alerts, the project received mixed reviews. One said 'I support this application. 'Sydney is in the grip of a housing crisis, and medium-density housing near existing infrastructure is one of the fastest and most effective ways to address it. This proposal ticks all the right boxes, it's close to Newtown Station and within easy walking distance of shops along Enmore Road and King Street.'
