A young lawyer has been identified as the man killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Mitch East, 28, was found with serious head and chest injuries by a passer-by on Fletcher Street, Tamarama, just after 4am on Sunday.

Despite the efforts of police and paramedics, he died at the scene.

Mr. East, who grew up in New Zealand, had been dropped off on the street by an Uber driver moments before he was hit, police said. Daily telegram.

Mr East studied law in his home country and held notable positions as a senior adviser to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack and as a lawyer at the major national firm Meredith Connell.

He moved to Australia around mid-2022 to work for his current employer, the large firm Arnold Bloch Leibler.

A spokesperson for Arnold Bloch Leibler told Daily Mail Australia that all staff had been informed of the tragedy via an email on Monday morning.

Police are looking for the driver of a white Subaru Outback who was seen on CCTV driving along Fletcher Street around the time of the crash

‘[In the email] “Arnold Bloch Leibler’s Managing Partner Henry Lanzer and Managing Partner Paul Rubenstein paid tribute to Mitch, describing him as a highly talented lawyer and a popular and valued member of the firm whose loss will be deeply felt,” the spokesperson said.

“The partners extended their sincere condolences to Mitch’s parents, his partner and many close friends, both inside and outside Arnold Bloch Leibler.”

It is understood some of Mr East’s relatives were in Sydney at the time of the tragedy and were immediately informed of his death.

Police have revealed they are looking for the driver of a white Subaru Outback, which was spotted on CCTV in the area around the same time as the crash.

Appearing at Sunrise on Monday, NSW Police Inspector Jason Hogan urged the driver to come forward.

“It is a cowardly act to drive away after colliding with another human being,” he said.

“They really need to go to the local police station before we knock on their door.”

Inspector Hogan would not confirm whether detectives believe the driver is local, but said police are currently following ‘all lines of inquiry’ as to where the person may live.

Officers are pictured investigating the crime scene in Tamarama on Sunday

As part of the investigation, Inspector Hogan said officers are searching local areas, businesses and transport companies for further footage that may provide further clues.

Local residents reported hearing a car alarm go off and a loud bang around the time of the crash.

Detective Assistant Chief Inspector Adam Solah said officers had contacted the man’s family.

“The family are clearly very upset and distraught and our thoughts go out to them as they have to hear such difficult news,” he said.

The police are also calling on witnesses or people who have camera images that can help to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.

A man who died in a water-skiing accident on the Murray River near the NSW-Victoria border has been identified as a loving father and husband.

Matthew Arnall, 42, was injured while racing in the Robinvale Euston 80 race at around 11am on Saturday and could not be resuscitated by paramedics.

Ski Racing Victoria canceled the event for Saturday and Sunday.

“As a ski racing community, we are here to support the affected family and team members and the wider ski racing community at this very sad time,” the statement said.

‘We would like to thank everyone for their efforts and support, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.’

Heartbroken friends and family have paid tribute to the father-of-two, who lived with his wife Tara in the town of Crookwell, near Goulburn.

Kaly Smith said he was a “true legend of a guy,” a beloved member of the “ski racing family.”

“You were a giver, the kindest yet roughest soul, but always put others first. We are heartbroken for Tara and the boys,” she wrote on social media.

“We will miss your crazy antics, a true gentleman taken too soon. How life isn’t fair.’

‘I’m sure the boys will have a few beers for you tonight. Rest in peace friend.’

The latest incident comes after the death of a man during the Southern 80 water ski race last month, also on the Murray River.

Trucker Luke Wentworth, in his early 40s, died after suffering catastrophic injuries in the first hour of the event.

It is understood the speedboat Mr Wentworth was towing was traveling at high speed when it made a sharp turn, causing him to crash into a tree.

Friends and family paid tribute to the loving father and husband (pictured right) as they remembered him as a ‘legend of a guy’

A source who crashed in the early hours of the morning, killing four people, was chased after a drug deal went wrong, a source has claimed.

James Doherty, 41, Benjamin Watego, 47, and Sophie-Lee Fullagar, 24, all died at the scene, along with another passenger, when their Mazda BT-50 ute left the road in Wardell, near Ballina in the north of New South Wales, on February 24.

A passing motorist discovered the mangled wreckage on Back Channel Road around 5:45 a.m. and called emergency services.

A source close to the victims claims that Mr Doherty – who previously dated Ms Fullagar, was a known drug dealer in the Bryon area – and another car chased the car to rob him.

“I know who they are after, but I don’t want to say because I don’t want to be involved in the drama,” the source told Daily Mail Australia.

“He had drugs and cash on him.”

A source close to the victims claims that Mr Doherty (pictured) – who previously dated Ms Fullagar, was a known drug dealer in the Bryon area – and that another car chased the woman to rob him.

Once the vehicle flipped and hit a tree, the source claims the other car sped away.

“I think the other car saw what happened, but they drove away.

“They would never stop after a crash like that, especially if they were chasing them.”

When Daily Mail Australia asked NSW Police whether it is investigating a second party involved in the crash, a spokesperson said: “The matter is being investigated by detectives and a brief of evidence is being prepared for the coroner.”

An outpouring of grief follows for the three identified victims.

A friend of Mr Watego wrote: ‘My brother, I will miss you very much.

“You were by my side through the good, the bad and the lows.

Benjamin Watego (photo) was one of the victims of the crash on February 24

The crashed Mazda BT-50 is pictured on the back of a tow truck

‘Love you. Fly high, my brother, and I’ll see you when we get there. You’d better wait with a rum.’

A friend of Mr Doherty wrote: ‘Rip Jim Bob. I love you buddy.

“Fly high until we meet again for a cold one.”

Mrs Fullagar is remembered for her ‘good heart’ and ‘beautiful singing voice’.

“Rest in paradise beautiful girl, absolutely heartbreaking,” a friend wrote.

Another said: ‘This is actually devastating! Always played and hung out with Sophie when we were in primary school together!’

‘This is devastating. I express my deepest condolences.

A friend of Ms Fullagar’s family has one GoFundMe to help support her loved ones as they grieve.

Ms Fullagar (pictured) is known for her ‘good heart’ and ‘beautiful singing voice’

‘We are reaching out to the community for financial support to help Sophie-Lee’s family at this terrible time. Any help is greatly appreciated,” it said.

‘Sophie had the sweetest character, the biggest heart and was so strong. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. Her smile and laugh were infectious.

“Her family, friends and the surrounding community are suffering the consequences of such a terrible loss.”

More than $6,300 was raised from 81 donors.

A woman found dead in the front garden of a home in regional Queensland on Saturday has been remembered as a “beautiful” aunt.

Leanne Falkingham, 55, was found in a house on the corner of Buckland St and Drayton Road in the Toowoomba suburb of Harristown, 125km west of Brisbane.

Police were called to the house at around 1.30pm on Saturday and cordoned off the house and closed the Buckland St entrance from Drayton Road.

A crime scene was established and officers attempted to enter the home.

“Aunty was the most beautiful, kind-hearted person I have ever known,” Mrs Falkingham’s niece Samie Maree told the newspaper. Toowoomba Chronicle.

“She always put a smile on your face when you needed it most. She will never be forgotten and always missed.”

The police were still on site on Sunday morning and the sidewalk in front of the house was still cordoned off with police tape.

It has not yet been determined whether Ms Falkingham’s death is suspicious and no charges have been laid.

The police investigation into the circumstances of her death is still ongoing.

“Investigators are appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything in the Buckland Street area around the time of the incident to come forward,” police said in a statement.

‘A 49-year-old man from Harristown initially assisted police with their investigation but has since been released.’

Police vehicles are pictured at the scene where a woman was found dead in the front yard of a house on Saturday

A husband and mother of four have been identified after the couple were found dead in a Queensland home in a suspected murder-suicide.

Natasha Nibizi, 29, and her husband Habib Bayat were found dead at their home on Redhead Street in Doolandella, south-west Brisbane, at 7pm on Tuesday.

Cable ties were reportedly found at the scene, but police have not yet revealed how the couple died or whether any weapons were found in the home.

Queensland Police Detective Michael Hogan said officers arrived at the home after receiving a welfare call.

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A swimmer who went missing from a Victorian beach on Sunday has been identified as Jona Kinivuwai, 20.

Mr Kinivuwai was swept out to sea while swimming with two friends at Number Sixteen Beach in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, 100km south of Melbourne.

His older brother, Joji, said it has been a terrible time for the family.

“He is the youngest of four and we are all very protective of him,” he told the newspaper Herald Sun on Monday.

“When we heard the news last night, we were all going through a really hard time.”

He said Jonah, whose birthday was on Australia Day, loved sport, especially rugby.

Family members, including Joji, another brother and their father, have remained on the beach since Jonah's disappearance, desperately hoping for good news.

“The police and SES have done a great job and we really appreciate it,” Joli said. “We just want him back with us.”

Bad weather conditions, including strong winds, complicated the search on Monday.

Police said search efforts are being conducted primarily by land and air because conditions are too “treacherous” for water searches.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening after reports that some swimmers were in trouble.

The two men swimming with Jonah managed to make it back to shore safely and were taken to Frankston Hospital in a stable condition.

The police assume that the men ended up in a crack.

Earlier this weekend, a man drowned while diving in the waters off a nearby pier.

The man, who has yet to be identified, was found at 10am on Saturday by other divers who pulled him ashore at Rye Pier.

Other divers attempted to revive the man, but emergency services arrived shortly afterwards and confirmed he had died.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his drowning and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Mr Kinivuwai was swept out to sea at Number Sixteen Beach (pictured) in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula while swimming with two friends

Other divers attempted to resuscitate the man, but emergency services arrived shortly afterwards and confirmed he was already dead. A map of Rye Pier is shown

Earlier on Saturday, another man drowned when his boat capsized after being hit by a large wave at Barwon Heads, about 20km south-east of Geelong, Victoria, about 6.50am.

There were two men on the boat, one who was trapped underneath and subsequently drowned and another who was rescued by a jet skier.

The 61-year-old Moriac man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 66-year-old man from Anglesea was pulled from the water by police and pronounced dead at the scene.