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Video Journalist for the @nytimes. All views my own. Retweets ≠ endorsements.

Seoul, Republic of Korea
Joined August 2009
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Tobi Loftus retweeted
Very nerdy chat (shock) but big fan of BBC News using a special American-inspired version of their General Election theme music for the Midterms.
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Will is an absolute legend. One of the nicest blokes you could ever work with too (and I miss working with him). The man has a heart of gold and the whole world is seeing that today!
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I’m very excited to have started a new job today as a video journalist with The New York Times in Seoul, South Korea.
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Moving to South Korea today! See you later Australia!
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Tobi Loftus retweeted
This piece hasn’t made me popular with some, but far more journos have reached out to thank me for writing it. Political access, press freedom, the gallery bubble, & the uncomfortable q’s our industry needs to ask itself. My latest for @crikey_news 👇🏼 crikey.com.au/2026/10/07/one…
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Can’t believe The Traitors Australia is over tonight. Has been so much fun and just such a great show and concept! I’ve turned into quite The Traitors watcher these days.
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Queensland's Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU has heard explosive allegations the union engaged private detectives to spy on security contractors… and one security contractor found tracking tags on their car. abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/q…
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Motorcycle gangs trying to muscle into the Queensland construction sector have long been speculated about, but the connection was laid bare at last week's block of hearings into the CFMEU. Read my wrap of those hearings ⬇️ abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/q…
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Up to ten per cent of New Zealand's greyhound racing industry has relocated from that country to Queensland, after the sport was banned in the country. One from me from last week. abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/n…
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So @gangofyouths at the @SydOperaHouse tonight was phenomenal. Such a special live show to witness!
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His Majesty received in Audience the Rt. Hon. Andrew Burnham MP and requested him to form a new Administration.  The Rt. Hon Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
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Tobi Loftus retweeted
🚨 BREAKING: Andy Burnham is officially Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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It's official.
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Are the changing of the guard currently playing music from Doctor Who as the King accepts Keir Starmer’s resignation!?!?
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Is this the first time the UK’s been looking for a new Prime Minister, James Bond and Doctor Who at the same time
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Tobi Loftus retweeted
🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister of the UK
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