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
Big band special at Wantima
Wantima Country Club will host a major concert to support Mates4Mates, the charity supporting current and former Defence Force members and their families. ** FREE TO READ **
On the ball - at uni and Dolphins
Isaiya Katoa is a typical first-year business student at the University of the Sunshine Coast, living, studying and working in Moreton Bay. But there is one big difference. ** FREE TO READ **
Oysters put to work in Pine River
The first 40 Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) have been installed in the upper estuarine reaches of the Pine River in a project to improve the water quality. ** FREE TO READ **
New support hub opens for veterans
A new Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub has officially opened in Caboolture providing services and support for ADF personnel and their loved ones. ** FREE TO READ **
'Day of fun' to open marketplace
Newport Marketplace is putting on a five-hour family-friendly show this weekend to celebrate its official opening. ** FREE TO READ **
"Waste of money", says Mayor
Plans for a new desalination plant - possibly in the City of Moreton Bay - are a "waste of money" according to Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **
Appeal for help to protect "unique place"
Deception Bay residents have taken their campaign for a plan to protect the suburb right into the Moreton Bay City Council chamber. ** FREE TO READ **
Annie Lane rallies for farm project
The award-winning Annie Lane Café, on Bribie Island, will hold a special event this month to support The Mini Farm Project. ** FREE TO READ **
Miracle reason Kerbi backs Giving Day
When Kerbi Davis fell pregnant with her miracle baby boy Finn, less than a year after treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer, Redcliffe Hospital was the only birthing centre she considered. ** FREE TO READ **
"Show us the money" says Mayor
The State Government has been told its vision for the City of Moreton Bay is “not good enough” and “devoid of any meaningful public transport planning”.
