Multiple Australian outlets report that a “mysterious gangland mastermind” is alleged to have orchestrated a plot to kill Gavin Preston. The accounts describe the alleged planner as having meticulously set out a plan intended to ensure Preston’s death. The reports characterize Preston as an “underworld enforcer,” and describe him as hated by those involved. While the specific details of how the alleged plan was carried out are not included in the provided excerpts, the coverage emphasizes the purported level of planning and intent behind the alleged hit. The story is presented as part of a broader investigation into organised crime and alleged gangland activity. Across the outlets, the central points remain consistent: there is an alleged mastermind figure, a planned killing of Gavin Preston, and an asserted focus on guaranteeing the outcome. The articles, as provided, do not identify the mastermind or specify court or police findings, but they present the allegations as an established part of the reporting on the case.