Vicki Thompson

Aug 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner |Vicki Thompson |Laura Cocks

Police have revealed they had previously attended a property in Queensland's Lockyer Valley where a woman died in a suspicious incident involving a ride-on lawn mower. Psychologist Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead at her Upper Lockyer property, west of Brisbane, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Detective Superintendent George Marchesini said Ms Crawford's husband called triple-0.

May 13, 2024 | bluemountaineagle.com | Vicki Thompson

To the Editor:I strongly support Mark Webb for Grant County judge because of: his fiscal responsibility (much needed in our county), extensive background and work in our community, practical understanding and ongoing work with both county and the state organizations and leaders, and, especially, his ability to work with and find consensus among a diverse group of people as shown in his leadership of the Blue Mountains Forest Partners.

Sep 12, 2023 | abc.net.au | Vicki Thompson

Refereeing an under 17 boys rugby league grand final isn't for the feint-hearted. These young men play as hard as their senior counterparts. This week Toowoomba junior rugby league history was made when that grand final game was refereed for the first time by a female referee. Brenna Prendergast is paving the way for others in rugby league. She spoke with the ABC's Vicki Thompson, who asked Brenna how long she had been holding the whistle.

Sep 5, 2023 | abc.net.au | Vicki Thompson

With the warmer weather comes snakes. What should you do if you find a snake at your place? Dr Meg Edwards knows a quite a bit about snakes and their habits, she's a lecturer in wildlife sciences at the University of Southern Queensland. She explains what to look for during the warmer months to Vicki Thompson.

Jun 16, 2023 | abc.net.au | Vicki Thompson

What would you do if a fire broke out in your home? Winter is when electric blankets and heaters that haven't seen the light of day for a long time are dragged out, but how safe are they and how do you make sure they are safe? In less than a 24 hour period this week there were  two house fires in Toowoomba and one in Pittsworth.