Toby Crockford
Brisbane Times
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Accused mulcher murderer claims friend-turned-informant carried out killing
The common theme in their conflicting stories is that the woman they had both slept with was the mastermind of the killing. → Read More
Three dead after light plane crashes west of Brisbane
Aerial vision of the crash site showed a wing and other parts of the plane strewn on a hillside in scrub so remote, crews took hours to access the wreckage. → Read More
TransLink cuts bus services as flu, COVID compound driver shortage
From next week, nine bus routes will either run on a reduced frequency or will be cut altogether. → Read More
Man dies in boat crash off South Stradbroke Island
The crash happened off the northern tip of South Stradbroke Island, near a stretch known as “Millionaires’ Row”. → Read More
Car lands on roof, M1 traffic delays peak at 30km
Emergency services were called about 2.15pm to a truck and car crash between the Ormeau and Yatala exits. It closed three lanes. → Read More
Former Logan mayor Luke Smith to stand trial on corruption charge
The 52-year-old has three sets of charges against him, but the trials will be spaced out because of Smith being high profile. → Read More
Man found dead in car outside Queensland police station
Investigations continue into the man’s cause of death. → Read More
Hannah Clarke’s mother tells of killer’s cruel, creepy acts
Suzanne Clarke described a series of disturbing incidents involving her daughter’s estranged husband and killer, Rowan Baxter. → Read More
Patient steals Queensland ambulance, punches paramedic
The 56-year-old man punched a male paramedic and threw an item at the female paramedic driver. → Read More
There are superyachts ... then there are these not-so-super yachts
The War On Wrecks program has seen almost 1000 barely buoyant boats removed from Queensland waterways over the past 3½ years, but that could end in September. → Read More
Dad’s final words before crane crashed down on Brisbane street
Fifty metres in the air above a construction site, a photographer and his son in the crane’s basket heard a desperate voice crackle through on the radio from the ground. → Read More
Former security officer allegedly choked, attacked partner with axe in Brisbane car park
Bystanders came to the victim’s rescue and performed a citizen’s arrest until police arrived. → Read More
Ex-Public Trustee says CCC report going public would breach human rights
Peter Carne was Public Trustee of Queensland in 2009-2014 and 2016-2020. He resigned amid misconduct allegations. → Read More
Premier says she did not ask corruption watchdog to quit
At a press conference where she delivered the day’s COVID-19 case tally, Annastacia Palaszczuk was fronted with the first non-coronavirus themed question. She answered in one word. → Read More
Bye bye borders, hello buyers as visitors to Queensland purchase homes
With the state borders fully open, interstate interest in Queensland remains high, particularly in the real estate market. → Read More
Queensland set for equal-highest growth in record Boxing Day sales
Exposure sites include Westfield Garden City and Westfield Chermside, as well as a retail and hospitality venues in Brisbane City. → Read More
Child in critical condition after dog mauling on Gold Coast
Gold Coast City Council are dealing with the animal involved. → Read More
Toddler fights for life after Gold Coast near-drowning
The toddler was pulled unconscious from the water off Marine Parade in Labrador. → Read More
Senior One Nation figure charged with fraud over state election funds
It will be alleged the accused 22-year-old submitted fraudulent documentation relating to an election funding application for $24,000. → Read More
NSW man behind bars over $11 million Queensland cannabis bust
The 37-year-old will spend Christmas and New Year in a Queensland prison after being charged with nine offences. → Read More