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
Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
Big plans for prime Redcliffe block
Plans have been submitted for a new nine-storey development right in the heart of Redcliffe, just metres from the beach front.
Gold-en finish at Queensland titles
Southern Cross swimmers finished 2022 with a host medals at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win
A Burpengary man was left in a state of disbelief after scratching a top prize of $1000 a week for five years on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Call for action after grades fall
The health of Moreton Bay Region’s three main catchments - and across South-East Queensland - has fallen sharply, leading a peak environmental body to warn: “It is time to sit up and take action”.
Human turtle leads Bribie campaign
A giant human turtle has been created to raise awareness of the summer nesting season at Woorim on Bribie Island.
Pool heating on mayor's wish list
The region’s major swimming pools have had significant upgrades ahead of summer - and the mayor wants more, especially for those with disability. Pool-by-pool graphics
Region's projects helping Unitywater's zero target
Three projects in the Moreton Bay Region are helping Unitywater towards its target of net zero nutrients diverted or offset from waterways by 2050.
Join mission to save vision
Residents across the region are being asked to return any unwanted, old prescription or unused glasses to Specsavers and help restore sight to those most in need.
Max 'flys' to double gold
Max Cunningham has led the medal charge for Rothwell-based Grace Swimming at this week’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
