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Carl Wilkinson loved many things in life - animals, the beach, his friends, nature, spirituality and helping the community through his work as a police officer. Black Friday Sale Subscribe Now! Login or signup to continue reading But nothing came close to the care and attention he showed to his family. However his three young boys, all aged under three, will be growing up without their father after Detective Wilkinson died in a road tragedy at East Lynne last week. The death, when his ute collided with a truck on the Princes Highway, has sent shock waves through the region, with communities rallying around those left behind. They include his partner Madeleine Cox, and three young sons - the oldest turning three next week, and the youngest just three months old. Mr Wilkinson, 37, and his young family moved to Batemans Bay from Burrill Lake just days before the accident. Since the crash the Milton-Ulladulla and Batemans Bay communities have been pouring out their love and support for the young family, wrapping Ms Cox and the boys in their collective arms. A MyCause fundraiser organised by Jo Thompson of North Nowra has already raised more than $26,000 to support the family, with hundreds of people rushing to give what support they can. The community also rallied together when Ms Cox wanted to locate Carl's guitar that had been donated to an op shop in Ulladulla just days earlier. The response was swift and wide-ranging with dozens of people offering their help, ensuring Ms Cox was soon reunited with the instrument that had taken on extra significance since the accident. Meanwhile, friends have been mourning the loss of Mr Wilkinson, better known simply as Wilko. They have spoken of his fun-loving nature, his caring attitude, and the mark he left on all people, but especially children. Several spoke of him being a natural-born father, long before having any children of his own. That changed after he met Ms Cox on January 1, 2018. She had moved to the Shoalhaven to work as a nurse at Milton Hospital, with Mr Wilkinson transferred to the area six months later. But it seemed they were destined to be together. Ms Cox said on their second date, "I brought him to our farm to meet my parents and he pointed out a painting in the shed of an angel standing proud, strong with long hair and beautiful white wings looking to the sky. "He asked where we got it. "I said my mum likes to collect things from the tip and op shops. "He said he painted it when he was 16, and that it had C. Wilko in the bottom corner," Ms Cox recalled "We were all in shock." She described it as "a painting of his future self - a guardian angel." Journalist with the South Coast Register Journalist with the South Coast Register More from Latest News Newsletters & Alerts DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Find out what's happening in local business. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!Giants will try to end the Colts' playoff hopes and their franchise-record 10-game losing streak
WEBCO INDUSTRIES, INC. REPORTS FISCAL 2025 FIRST QUARTER RESULTSSan Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and top backup Jordan Mason are being placed on injured reserve. McCaffrey left the snowy field in Buffalo on Sunday night after a 5-yard gain that was preceded by him heading to the sideline in apparent pain at the end of an 18-yard run. McCaffrey was diagnosed with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee and did not play in the second half. The 49ers also lost Jordan Mason, who emerged in a starting role with McCaffrey out the first two months of the season, to an ankle injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mason has a high-ankle sprain, which typically requires a recovery window of 4-6 weeks. Those moves push rookie Isaac Guerendo into the RB1 spot. He scored the team's only touchdown at Buffalo. The IR slots in San Francisco are manned by multiple starters, including wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and safety Talanoa Hufanga. Mason had a team-leading 789 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. Being placed on IR means he's not eligible to play until the regular-season finale at Arizona. McCaffrey had 53 yards on seven carries on Sunday night and caught two passes for 14 yards before exiting. He was playing in just his fourth game of the season after missing the first eight because of Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year last season, when he led the league with 2,023 yards from scrimmage: a league-leading 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns plus 67 catches for 564 yards and seven scores. McCaffrey hasn't scored a touchdown in his four appearances this season. He has rushed for 202 yards on 50 carries and caught 15 passes for 146 yards. "It was frustrating," Shanahan said after the game. "He had a great week of practice and I could feel his urgency and stuff and thought he came out great, looking really good, and it looked like he just got his shoestring there. ... I hurt for him, and tough for our team not having him." The 49ers (5-7) played without defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) in the 35-10 loss. San Francisco has lost three in a row heading into next Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears (4-8) in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco resides two games behind the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (7-5) with five games remaining on the schedule. Seattle and San Francisco split their season series. --Field Level MediaDevon Conway Skips Third Test for Family's Joy: Mark Chapman Makes Debut