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
Generous gesture by $250,000 winner
A woman who won $250,000 with an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought in Dayboro, has decided to surprise her sister with a new car. ** FREE TO READ **
Silver lining for Sophie
Sophie Hebron from Albany Creek Swimming Club, was on the podium again at the Australian Open Water Championships, to bring home back-to-back medals. ** FREE TO READ **
Flood watch warning for Moreton Bay
The City of Moreton Bay has been put on “flood watch” after warnings of heavy rain today and tomorrow. ** FREE TO READ **
Call to tackle "blight on our community"
Owners of boats, caravans and trailers, who leave them parked on Moreton Bay’s public roads, have been put on notice. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for Clontarf park site
The former Visitor Information Centre, at Pelican Park in Clontarf, will soon have a new tenant.
Magic moment for racing trio
Christine Latus and her daughters Jessica Hunt and Camille Quinlan are still on “cloud nine” after the “best day of their lives”. ** FREE TO READ **
Kick-off for new $22m sports complex
The ribbon has officially been cut on Moreton Bay’s new $22 million football fields and clubhouses at South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale. ** FREE TO READ **
Mitchell's ready for Open test
Mitchell James, from Burpengary East, will fly south this week to take on the world’s top tennis players at the Australian Open PWII Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Plans for new 'affordable housing'
Plans have been lodged by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service for new “affordable social housing” in Deception Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Waterways: Good, but challenges ahead
The City of Moreton Bay should be “absolutely proud” of its results in the latest Healthy Land and Water Report Card, Mayor Peter Flannery says. ** FREE TO READ **
