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School holiday horror as Year 12 boy is killed in a car crash near his family home
A boarder at a prestigious private school in Sydney 's west has tragically killed in a car crash. Stirling Heriot, 17, died in a car crash near his family's remote property in Quambone, 200km north of Dubbo in Central NSW, on Friday night. Witnesses phoned emergency services about 6.45pm to report a crash on Quambone Road and first responders found a teenager dead at the scene. 'Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District attended and found a vehicle had left the roadway and rolled,' NSW Police said in a statement. The King's School in Parramatta spoke out about the tragedy on Sunday. 'Stirling was widely admired for his kindness, generosity and willingness to engage warmly with those around him,' the school said. 'A dedicated contributor to school life, he was a committed member of the 2nd IV in Rowing and had previously been involved in Rugby and Cadets.' The independent Anglican school applauded Stirling's dedication and pride in his country roots. 'His persistence and work ethic were evident in all he undertook, especially in Industrial Technology where he was proudly building a tandem-axle multipurpose farm trailer intended for use on the family property as his major project,' it said. The King's School added Stirling's passing would be 'deeply felt by his family, his friends and many others across the School who had the privilege of knowing and teaching him'. 'As we navigate this difficult time, our focus will be on supporting one another, especially our students,' it said. 'Please keep the Heriot family in your prayers during this profoundly painful time.' Hundreds of comments under the statement mourned the 'kind' and 'gentle' 17-year-old. 'This young boy brought joy, light, and laughter to those around him. In his short time here, he left a mark that time will not erase. His spirit was gentle, his smile unforgettable,' one wrote. 'So incredibly tragic! My heart is broken for the family. Sending all my love and thoughts to the Heriot family and all his friends,' another said. 'So devastating such a young boy lost to soon,' another wrote. Stirling's former Housemaster, head of the Baker Hake boarders, shared a lengthy tribute to the student he knew for four years. 'What I always loved about Stirling is that he is honest as the day is long and the big fella didn't have a mean bone in his body!' he wrote. 'He is a kind, caring and empathetic young man who was extremely well respected by all that came into contact with him. 'I have never seen a young man roll up his sleeves and work as hard as Stirling when he got the chance to put his skills on display in something he loved!' An obituary for Stirling described him as 'deeply connected to his local heritage'. 'Whether sharing laughter around a bonfire or helping neighbours with practical tasks, he embodied the very best qualities of Australian country life,' it read. 'Though his life was unexpectedly and painfully shortened, Stirling leaves behind a legacy that will endure in the hearts of his family, friends, and community.'


Daily Mail
24 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Sole survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch makes first public appearance since triple murderer Erin Patterson was found guilty
The sole survivor of the ill-fated beef Wellington lunch that killed his wife and two relatives has broken cover for the first time since Erin Patterson was found guilty. Local church pastor Ian Wilkinson received a round of applause from the congregation as he delivered a message of hope during a rare address at Korumburra Baptist Church on Sunday. It was his first public appearance since Patterson was found guilty of killing her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, along with Gail's sister, Heather Wilkinson, at her Leongatha home in Victoria's Gippsland region on July 29, 2023. The mother-of-two was also found guilty of attempting to murder Heather's husband, Mr Wilkinson, who spent weeks fighting for life in hospital and underwent a liver transplant. As the two-year anniversary of the ill-fated lunch looms, Mr Wilkinson made a much-anticipated return to the church, where he's been the local pastor for two decades. 'My name is Ian. I used to lead services here a lot and I'm pleased to be back with you again,' he told the congregation. Mr Wilkinson delivered a poignant message of hope by citing an often-quoted verse from Psalm 23:4 in the Bible, Nine News reported. 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,' he said. Erin Patterson was recently found guilty of murdering three in-laws with death cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington that she served them for lunch at her home The congregation led special prayers for the Wilkinson and Patterson families during the service as they prepare to mark two years since losing their loved ones. Simon Patterson had also been invited to the ill-fated lunch that claimed the lives of both of his parents and his aunt. It was Mr Wilkinson's first public sighting in three weeks, apart from a personal statement shared in a noticeboard message outside the church the day after Patterson was found guilty. 'Life can be hard, but God is faithful,' he was quoted in the message. The notice from the church leadership team also requested privacy during this 'difficult time'. 'We all greatly miss Heather, Don and Gail, whether we were friends for a short time or over 20 years. They were very special people who loved God and lived to bless others,' it began. 'It's been a long journey, and we continue to lovingly support Ian, Simon and all the Wilkinson and Patterson family members through this difficult time. 'We appreciate all the care from our local communities, special support from individuals and from the Baptist Union of Victoria, and the churches and people from all over the world who have been praying for us.' Mr Wilkinson attended almost every day of Patterson's 10-week trial, where he gave powerful and compelling evidence. More details about his miraculous recovery could be revealed if he takes up an invitation to make a victim impact statement ahead of Patterson's pre-sentencing hearing later this year. A 12-person jury found Patterson guilty of three murders and one attempted murder at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court a fortnight ago following a week of deliberations. Patterson had invited the group to her home, where she served them individually wrapped beef Wellingtons containing lethal mushrooms. The killer initially feigned grief as the fatal lunch made headlines around Australia, and Victoria Police charged her over the deaths in November 2023. Patterson faces a maximum sentence of life behind bars.


Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Global hack on Microsoft exposes US agencies, energy giants
Tens of thousands of Microsoft servers are currently at risk exposing dozens of US government agencies and businesses after hackers launched an unprecedented global attack. Authorities are investigating after SharePoint servers were compromised in the last few day, The Washington Post reports. The platform is used to share and manage documents and remain at risk as Microsoft is yet to fix the flaw, per the outlet. Users are being urged to take the servers offline or make changes to the SharePoint programs to protect themselves. The attack is currently not affecting servers housed on the cloud such as Microsoft 365 and only impacts those housed within an organization. The breach is known as a 'zero day' attack as it targets a previously unknown vulnerability. The hack is being investigated by the US government in partnership with officials in Australia and Canada.