Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 30 years, working for weekly and major daily (morning and evening) newspapers, as well as in public relations and radio in Australia and the UK.

He has led teams covering such as the English Premier League, World Cup Finals and Olympic Games, but says community news is his first love.

Nick has lived in the Moreton Bay Region for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Water polo duo stars on world stage
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Water polo duo stars on world stage

Redcliffe water polo stars Amelie Hoefel and Tian Markart have returned from top international tournaments with medals.

Salute to club's half century
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Salute to club's half century

Players, officials, members and friends – past and present – gathered last month to celebrate Peninsula Cricket Club (PCC) reaching its half century.

Park plan tribute for Ken Hatchman
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Park plan tribute for Ken Hatchman

One of Moreton Bay’s unsung community heroes is set to have a park named after him.

Big plans for new student digs
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Big plans for new student digs

Plans have been lodged for a development with 301 student bedrooms on vacant land in a residential street at Petrie. Find out where

Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser
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Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser

Redcliffe Golf Club will be a sea of pink at the 42nd annual Dorothy Banks Charity Day, being held next month.

Final countdown for region's top two
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Final countdown for region's top two

The region’s top two teams are preparing for a Sunday semi-final showdown - with the prize a place in the state’s grand final.

Alison arrowing in on iconic venue
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Alison arrowing in on iconic venue

Alison Hagaman’s “office” for 10 days will be one of the most historic sites in Paris.

Repairs start on road landslips
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Repairs start on road landslips

Work has started to repair a number of landslips on Brisbane-Woodford Road, known locally as the Mt Mee and Dayboro Roads.

Call to close dog off-leash area
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Call to close dog off-leash area

An appeal has been made for a dog off-leash zone in Redcliffe to be closed and the area “returned to the people”.

Quietly rising to Paris challenge
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Quietly rising to Paris challenge

Brenden Hall is quietly putting in the hard yards, ahead of his fifth and final Paralympic Games. Just having fun, loving swimming and revelling in the challenge.