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
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 **
Brotherly banter turns into $1m win!
A Warner man who joked with his brother about being this week's mystery $1 million Gold Lotto winner, was shocked to find out, it was him! ** FREE TO READ **
Jobs boost in new Maccas' plan
A new McDonald’s restaurant, proposed for a vacant block in Rothwell, would create around 120 new jobs when open. ** FREE TO READ **
Check your tickets! $1m Warner win
A Warner resident or visitor scored a sweet $1 million treat in last night’s Monday & Wednesday Gold Lotto draw - but may be unaware of their win! ** FREE TO READ **
NAG takes marina battle to court
Newport Action Group (NAG) has lodged an appeal against a decision which may lead to a multi-million dollar hotel development in the suburb’s marina. ** FREE TO READ **
Striding towards safer crossing
Work will start soon on making it safer for pedestrians to cross at the roundabout on Anzac Ave and Marine Pde in Redcliffe. ** FREE TO READ **
Minister's message to residents
Transport Minister Bart Mellish says he had a “positive meeting” with protesters fighting the proposed route of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) Stage 4. ** FREE TO READ **
