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
New campus plan at Deception Bay
A new campus will be set up in Deception Bay under the State Government’s $288 million program to keep students engaged in education. ** FREE TO READ **
Max strikes gold - five times
Max Cunningham, from North Lakes, is Queensland’s 14 Years Age Champion after a stunning performance at the State Championships last week. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for Palace site development
Traders In Purple’s plans for the former Palace Hotel site at Woody Point - where the Bee Gees had their first paid gig - have been approved. ** FREE TO READ **
Golden glow to State titles
Grace swimmers were celebrating at last week’s Queensland Championships with medals, national qualifying times and personal bests. ** FREE TO READ **
New minister's far north challenge
Nikki Boyd will have to hit the ground running after today being appointed as the new Queensland Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery. ** FREE TO READ **
Bringing extra cheer to Christmas
Redcliffe Hospital staff have dug deep this Christmas as part of their annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. ** FREE TO READ **
Lotto hotspots across our City
The million-dollar Lotto lightning bolt has struck three times across the City of Moreton Bay in the first 11 months of this year. ** FREE TO READ **
"We are united. Our voice is strong"
Campaigners fighting the proposed route of a new highway have called on residents to ‘stand up’ now, while there is still time stop it.
Funding appeal for "crucial" hospital
An urgent appeal has been made to State and Federal Governments for help to fund the region’s first wildlife hospital. ** FREE TO READ **
Max finds pot of gold - three times
North Lakes resident Max Cunningham has found a rich vein of golden form at the Queensland Swimming Championships (December 9-15) – and there may be more. ** FREE TO READ **
