Tobi Loftus
@tobiloftus.bsky.social
ABC News (Australia) journalist based in Ipswich, sometimes Brisbane
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Tobi Loftus
@tobiloftus.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Probably good to introduce myself. Hi 👋 I’m Tobi, a reporter with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), based in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. I work for the main metro desk for the state and cover everything from crime, politics, human interest etc. I work across TV, radio, and online…
I think I’ve cracked the whole 6 7 thing and what it means… It must be connected to the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Because what is 6x7? 42. If you know you know.
December 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I think I’ve cracked the whole 6 7 thing and what it means… It must be connected to the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Because what is 6x7? 42. If you know you know.
Queensland has recorded its worst year in more than a decade for cases of the flu, but experts aren't sure why case numbers are so high.
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Queensland records 18pc more flu cases than last year
Official data shows more than 90,000 lab-confirmed cases of influenza in 2025, which is more than an 18 per cent jump on the number of cases reported last year.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Queensland has recorded its worst year in more than a decade for cases of the flu, but experts aren't sure why case numbers are so high.
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A major, but endangered, apex predator has been reeled back to a south-east Queensland river catchment a century after its close relative became extinct in the area. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Apex predator returns to major river system, 100 years after extinction event
An important apex predator died out 100 years ago due to overfishing and land clearing. Now, a close relative is bringing balance back to the habitat.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A major, but endangered, apex predator has been reeled back to a south-east Queensland river catchment a century after its close relative became extinct in the area. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Did you know about 500 unexploded bombs and other ordnances are found in Australia every year? Here’s what to do if you stumble across one: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Unexploded military devices washing up on beaches 'all over Australia'
The Australian Defence Force's bomb disposal squad responds to about 500 unexploded ordnance incidents a year, with many of the devices washing up on beaches.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Did you know about 500 unexploded bombs and other ordnances are found in Australia every year? Here’s what to do if you stumble across one: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
An explosive day at the office today… 💣💥🧨
December 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM
An explosive day at the office today… 💣💥🧨
Thousands of cars have been damaged across south-east Queensland and parts of New South Wales in recent weeks as a result of dangerous hailstorms. The storms have led to about 40,000 insurance claims.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12... #storms
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Was your car one of 40,000 damaged in hailstorms? Here's what to do next
Insurers are urging those with damaged cars to make their claims as soon as possible in the aftermath of hailstorms across Queensland and parts of New South Wales.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thousands of cars have been damaged across south-east Queensland and parts of New South Wales in recent weeks as a result of dangerous hailstorms. The storms have led to about 40,000 insurance claims.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12... #storms
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12... #storms
We’re only 12 hours into December and I’ve already lost Whamaggedon. My shortest time losing ever. Managed to get to Christmas Eve last year! Damn TikTok!!!
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM
We’re only 12 hours into December and I’ve already lost Whamaggedon. My shortest time losing ever. Managed to get to Christmas Eve last year! Damn TikTok!!!
A former RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife, and then staging it to seem like she died in a lawnmower accident, has been committed to stand trial in Queensland's highest court. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Former RAAF pilot to stand trial over alleged murder of wife
Robert John Crawford has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Frances Crawford, who was found dead at the couple's home last year.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
A former RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife, and then staging it to seem like she died in a lawnmower accident, has been committed to stand trial in Queensland's highest court. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
More than 1,000 low-income, vulnerable residents would be forced to evacuate a proposed affordable housing development when major flood warnings are issued, if the project is approved by a south-east Queensland council. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Hundreds of units proposed on land that faces 'extreme potential flood levels'
A major developer wants to build 500 apartments on the banks of a river to Brisbane's south, but some concerned residents say the flooding risk is too high.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
More than 1,000 low-income, vulnerable residents would be forced to evacuate a proposed affordable housing development when major flood warnings are issued, if the project is approved by a south-east Queensland council. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
A former Queensland police sergeant acted in "absolute disgrace" to his uniform when he secretly filmed a teenager while she was in the shower and took pictures under another's skirt, a judge has said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Former police officer imprisoned for filming teenager in shower
The former sergeant also filmed up another teenager's skirt and had a number of cartoons depicting children in sexual situations on a hard drive.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A former Queensland police sergeant acted in "absolute disgrace" to his uniform when he secretly filmed a teenager while she was in the shower and took pictures under another's skirt, a judge has said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
A former Queensland police sergeant acted in "absolute disgrace" to his uniform when he secretly filmed a teenager while she was in the shower and took pictures under another's skirt, a judge has said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Former police officer imprisoned for filming teenager in shower
The former sergeant also filmed up another teenager's skirt and had a number of cartoons depicting children in sexual situations on a hard drive.
www.abc.net.au
September 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A former Queensland police sergeant acted in "absolute disgrace" to his uniform when he secretly filmed a teenager while she was in the shower and took pictures under another's skirt, a judge has said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will argue a corrupted hard drive and media reports are reasons a judge should dismiss charges he's facing in Toowoomba. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Court hears Bruce Lehrmann's defence missing rape complainant's phone data
Mr Lehrmann is facing two charges of rape, alleged to have occurred in Toowoomba in 2021. He's indicated he intends to plead not guilty.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will argue a corrupted hard drive and media reports are reasons a judge should dismiss charges he's facing in Toowoomba. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
A 12-year-old girl in residential care in Queensland should be allowed to have an abortion, a court has ruled, after a judge found she was not capable of making the decision herself.
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Queensland hospital gets permission to perform abortion on 12yo girl
A 12-year-old girl in residential care in Queensland should be allowed to have an abortion, a court rules, after a judge found she was not capable of making the decision herself.
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September 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
A 12-year-old girl in residential care in Queensland should be allowed to have an abortion, a court has ruled, after a judge found she was not capable of making the decision herself.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Pretty basic I know, but these are my top 10 books for the Radio National’s Top 100 books of the 21st century. What is in your top 10?!?
September 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Pretty basic I know, but these are my top 10 books for the Radio National’s Top 100 books of the 21st century. What is in your top 10?!?
Cryopreservation was once the stuff of science fiction, but now the technology is being used to help save a critically endangered tree in south-east Queensland. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
How cryopreservation is being used to save critically endangered tree
Researchers say it's like Han Solo from Star Wars coming out from carbonite freezing, but for plants.
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August 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Cryopreservation was once the stuff of science fiction, but now the technology is being used to help save a critically endangered tree in south-east Queensland. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
At 16, Jasmine Flowers suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling off an e-scooter – an accident she admits was her own fault. Now she wants to see rules changed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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July 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
At 16, Jasmine Flowers suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling off an e-scooter – an accident she admits was her own fault. Now she wants to see rules changed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
A father charged over the alleged domestic violence-related death of his seven-month-old baby son has had his case heard in court for the first time. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Father charged with manslaughter of seven-month-old baby boy, in custody
Jaye Lee Walton, 42, did not appear in person as the manslaughter charge was mentioned.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A father charged over the alleged domestic violence-related death of his seven-month-old baby son has had his case heard in court for the first time. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Whatever happened to all the goths and emos that used to hang outside Hungry Jacks in Queen Street Mall in Brisbane? I feel like it’s been at least a decade, if not longer, since they called that spot home! Where did you go!?
July 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Whatever happened to all the goths and emos that used to hang outside Hungry Jacks in Queen Street Mall in Brisbane? I feel like it’s been at least a decade, if not longer, since they called that spot home! Where did you go!?
What else could my final meal living in Toowoomba have been? Surely this is the ultimate choice.
July 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
What else could my final meal living in Toowoomba have been? Surely this is the ultimate choice.
Queensland's only certified carbon neutral council is set lose that title, blaming the rising cost of delivering services and successive natural disasters for its inability to fund the process… as well as concerns over carbon credit transparency.
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Queensland's last carbon neutral council to lose title after leaving federal program
Queensland's only certified carbon neutral council will lose that title as it prepares to pull out of a federal government scheme it has concerns with.
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June 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Queensland's only certified carbon neutral council is set lose that title, blaming the rising cost of delivering services and successive natural disasters for its inability to fund the process… as well as concerns over carbon credit transparency.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
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At least six dogs have died due to injuries sustained at Queensland's new premier greyhound racing track before its official opening, despite the promise it would be "as safe as possible" for animals. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Greyhounds die from injuries before Queensland track officially opens
The new track was spruiked as having animal welfare at its core, but several dogs have died as a result of injuries at the venue during pre-opening trials.
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June 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
At least six dogs have died due to injuries sustained at Queensland's new premier greyhound racing track before its official opening, despite the promise it would be "as safe as possible" for animals. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
The damage bill from a truck crash on a major Queensland highway is expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars, and some warn it could happen again unless upgrades are fast-tracked.
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Damage bill expected to be 'tens of millions' after truck hits bridge
The damage bill from a truck crash on a major Queensland highway is expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars, and some warn it could happen again unless upgrades are fast-tracked.
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May 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The damage bill from a truck crash on a major Queensland highway is expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars, and some warn it could happen again unless upgrades are fast-tracked.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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Reposted by Tobi Loftus
May 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
What happened in the outer suburbs across southeast Queensland to turn them from the LNP to Labor this election? I spent the day yesterday speaking with voters in Forde and Petrie about what impacted their vote. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
'Dutton, absolutely not': Howard's battlers turn away from the LNP
Labor gained seven seats in Queensland, snatching five from the LNP including suburban seats once considered a sure thing for the Coalition.
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May 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
What happened in the outer suburbs across southeast Queensland to turn them from the LNP to Labor this election? I spent the day yesterday speaking with voters in Forde and Petrie about what impacted their vote. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
