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Toby Crockford is a court reporter. He joined The Courier-Mail in October 2022 on the education round, and remained in this role until July 2024. He previously worked for Brisbane Times for 6.5 years covering breaking events, courts, and general news.

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Toby Crockford

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Lifestyle

Brain imaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment at the Queensland Neurostimulation Centre. Photo Supplied.

We are now one step closer in our fight against depression

A groundbreaking treatment using a new form of brain stimulation will begin government-funded clinical trials next year. ALL THE DETAILS

Police & Courts

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Accused SA child predator allegedly raped 13yo girl in Qld

A South Australian who is recorded as a sex offender is now accused of flying to Queensland specifically to meet a 13-year-old girl who he then raped, a court has heard.

QLD News

Piper van der Westhuizen and Bella Nye at Blackbird Bar, Brisbane, Monday, December 23, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

Tickets to Brisbane’s hottest NYE parties still up for grabs

Last-minute tickets are still available for New Year’s Eve parties at some of Brisbane’s hottest venues.

VIDEOLifestyle

Huge crowds at Westfield Chermside for Boxing Day sales.

Watch: Crowds storm Kmart amid Boxing Day sales frenzy

Shoppers have packed shopping centres across Brisbane for Boxing Day sales, with footage capturing the frenzied action as stores opened. WATCH THE VIDEO

Police & Courts

Twin teens accused of crime spree ‘not deterred’ by new Qld laws

A magistrate has verbally lashed twin brothers accused of a terrifying crime spree after looking into their long criminal histories in the southeast.

QLD News

CABOOLTURE SOUTH AUSTRALIA FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2024 - Craig Hewlett was on death's door with an advanced rare form of bowel cancer that had spread to multiple organs. With only a few months to live, he became one of the first patients in the country to receive the life-saving immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Craig is pictured with his wife Raylene Picture David Clark

How choice to die at home saved Craig’s life after cancer hell

Craig Hewlett shouldn’t be alive to tell his story. He should have died three years ago, but a wonder drug dragged him back from the brink.

Police & Courts

Michael Bosscher leaving the Supreme Court of Qld. Picture: Liam Kidston

Lawyer allegedly involved in cocaine trafficking, $4.5m dirty money

Brisbane lawyer Michael Bosscher is accused of involvement in trafficking more than 120kg of cocaine disguised as frozen chickens, and involvement in money laundering worth $4.5m.

Police & Courts

Shay Kennedy, 38, was killed in a workplace accident at Pinkenba on February 8, 2023. At his funeral, his love of the band AC/DC and the St. George Illawarra Dragons rugby league team were prominent. Photo: Supplied.

Qld construction giant’s $250k fine after worker’s horror metal chain death

Queensland’s largest privately owned and operated building supplies company has been fined $250,000 after its “completely inadequate procedure” resulted in a forklift operator’s horrific death.

Police & Courts

Police and paramedics have rushed to Gregory Street, Acacia Ridge the scene of a stabbing where one person is believed to have suffered significant wounds to his abdomen and back and one man is in custody. Friday 17th May 2024 Picture David Clark

Teen admits to murdering man in Brisbane stab attack

A juvenile from Acacia Ridge – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has pleaded guilty to murder in the Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday.

QLD News

Teen’s alleged rampage on day grandma killed in fatal crash

The teenager accused of crashing a stolen car and killing an innocent grandmother has been charged with new attempted robbery and vehicle theft offences.

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