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

Info sessions for North Pine dam
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Info sessions for North Pine dam

Drop-in community sessions are being held over the next nine days for those wanting more information about Seqwater’s dam improvement program.

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - July 26
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Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - July 26

Four players, who were with junior clubs in Moreton Bay, added the Paris Olympic Games to their footballing resume today when the Matildas and White Ferns kick-off their campaigns.

Overpass tribute to Dave Masters
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Overpass tribute to Dave Masters

Deception Bay Overpass, which spans the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay Rd, has today been named the Dave Masters Memorial Bridge.

Seven charged in Operation Lasso
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Seven charged in Operation Lasso

Police have arrested seven people, including some from North Lakes and Mango Hill, on 20 charges, after a road safety operation last night.

Satellite hospitals hit six-figure landmark
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Satellite hospitals hit six-figure landmark

New data shows Queensland’s satellite hospitals – including those at Caboolture, Bribie and Kallangur – have reached a major milestone.

'Priority' given for Waraba plans
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'Priority' given for Waraba plans

Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, will be the 36th Priority Development Area in Queensland, unlocking land for 30,000 new homes and an estimated 70,000 new residents.

Beach-front tree deliberately poisoned
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Beach-front tree deliberately poisoned

A huge Norfolk Pine tree on Redcliffe’s foreshore has been deliberately poisoned and is in danger of being cut down.

Multi-million dollar plans for marina
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Multi-million dollar plans for marina

Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million dollar upgrade to Spinnaker Sound Marina, beside the mainland entrance to Bribie Island Bridge.

Ace helps Zach to stunning victory
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Ace helps Zach to stunning victory

What a difference a year made for Zach Maxwell. Twelve months ago, he needed a “special invite” to play in the Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am. On Friday he won it!

When to watch our Paris Olympians
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When to watch our Paris Olympians

Ten athletes will carry the hopes of Moreton Bay into the Paris Olympic Games, which start on Wednesday. Here's when you can see them.