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Associated Press
a day ago
- 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
7 days ago
- 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.'
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Food critic sparks backlash after blasting cafe for selling out of sandwiches before he could review it for his 14,000 TikTok followers: 'This is the second time'
A TikTok food reviewer has faced a barrage of backlash after he unleashed a scathing tirade on a newly-opened cafe for running out of food before he could try it. Lifestyle blogger John-Ray Boukarim visited a newly-opened cafe located in Sydney 's Inner West. This was the second time Mr Boukarim went to the cafe and to his disappointment he was unable to review the food as the cafe had run out of bread for their sandwiches. Mr Boukarim explained he had planned his whole day around visiting the cafe to review the food for 'no gain other than boosting their business'. In an expletive-laden rant shared on TikTok with his 14,000 followers, Mr Boukarim slammed the owners for not knowing how to run a business. 'Listen, tell me how the f*** you open up a business,' he said. 'You think you would have your operation under control knowing what stock levels you would need in order to keep up with the demand, yet you still finish and run out of food an hour or two before you shut. 'This is the second time I've come here to do a food review and you've run out of food. In a rant shared to his TikTok account nillasjourney, Mr Boukarim slammed the owners of a newly-opened cafe for running out of bread before he could review their sandwiches 'F*** off, and stop wasting my time. Don't open up a business unless you know how to run it. Like seriously. These idiots. "Oh we sold out" How do you sell out bro!' Mr Boukarim added in the caption he and about ten other customers missed out on ordering food. He suggested the owners 'up' their bread quantities and if they do not sell out by the end of the day, they should donate the excess to charity. 'I guarantee ya selling an extra 15 sandwiches (and keeping customers happy) vs giving away 15 to 25 pieces of bread (if you didn't sell them) completely outweighs the stand alone bread cost,' Mr Boukarim wrote. Social media users disagreed with Mr Boukarim's rant, with many claiming he should have just visited the cafe earlier. 'If you want good fresh food, rule of thumb never show up 2 hours before closing. people need to wash/ clean / prep and go home to their families too just like you and I,' one wrote. 'That's just not how it works cuzzy. If they sold out that means they're doing something right. You have the right to be upset but maybe go earlier next time,' a second person commented. A third person chimed: 'You'd think you'd learn your lesson and go earlier the second time'. Others slammed the food reviewer for claiming the owner did not know how to run a business, claiming he was the one who lacked understanding of a cafe's logistics. 'I understand that frustration however, sometimes they can physically order as much as their establishments can store/make in their kitchen,' one commented. 'At my business because I'm a one woman show, once I'm completely out, I'm out. No stock left. Plus I have no storage to keep excess amount of food. I prefer my customers to eat fresh food daily,' a second person added. A third person wrote: 'They have only been open for four weeks and you think they should have it down pact exactly how much stock they need? 'Even a business that is 15 years old might have weeks they weren't expecting and can be sold out. 'If you've ever run a food business you would know to prevent wastage, you prepare for expected sales only.' A fourth chimed: 'You need to consider how much space they actually have to store meat or anything that needs to be refrigerated and space to hold dry stock. 'It's not as easy as everyone thinks it is. I'm sure they would of loved to make more money rather then sell out... sometimes it's better to sell out and not exhaust yourself out, and still be able to give your best the next day to customers.' Mr Boukarim replied to some of the comments claiming the video was a way for him to express himself and that 'for the most part' he was 'just taking the piss'.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Heartbreaking details emerge after a father was allegedly stabbed to death in 'drug deal gone wrong' at Croydon Park
A terrified neighbour has recalled the moment cops arrested a man after a father was allegedly stabbed to death in 'a drug deal gone horribly wrong'. A 32-year-old man was arrested by police following the incident on Kembla Street at Croydon Park, in Sydney 's Inner West, after 5pm on Monday. NSW Police described the scene as 'gruesome' and allege a man in his 50s was stabbed to death in a drug deal gone wrong. Police were called to the residence following a concern for welfare report. Superintendent Christine McDonald said the 32-year-old suspect was taken to Burwood Police Station where he was assisting cops with their inquiries. No charges have been laid. Superintendent McDonald confirmed police were 'treating this as a homicide'. 'This is a gruesome crime. The man's injuries are horrific,' Supt McDonald told reporters near the crime scene late on Monday. 'We believe this is a drug deal gone horribly wrong. 'We don't believe it to be domestic-related. We don't believe it to be gang-related.' She said it was not yet known if the victim and the detained man knew each other, or whether anyone else was in the house at the time of the alleged killing. A neighbour told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday the dead man lived with his wife and children at the Croydon Park home for just a few months before the alleged attack. 'The neighborhood is feeling very unsettled. This is a really, really lovely quiet street,' she said. 'We do all know each other. Pretty much, we all know each other except for this particular house. 'They haven't lived here that long so we don't know much about them. 'We understand there was potentially two or three families living there because there's a really big granny flat in the background. There's multiple living areas there.' Neighbours told Daily Mail Australia the dead man lived with a wife and children at the Croydon Park home (pictured) for just a few months before the alleged attack The neighbour saw officers arrest a man in his 30s and did not believe he lived at the property. 'It was very confronting,' she said. Superintendent McDonald praised responding officers, who she said detained the suspect before he could leave the scene. 'When we arrived, the 32-year-old male who we now have in custody at Burwood police station was on scene,' she said. 'We didn't give him any time to run away. We were here too quick.'
