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
Driving ahead with upgrades
Two major road upgrades in Morayfield are on track for competition with Moreton Bay Regional Council awarding tenders to relocate essential services.
Rapid COVID testing kits on way to US
The first shipment of rapid COVID-19 home testing kits, which began as an idea at Caboolture Hospital 10 years ago, have been sent to the US.
Council's sweet Tim Tam deal
Council meetings can no longer proceed in Moreton Bay Region without a packet of Tim Tam biscuits - specifically the new Moreton Bay Raspberry and Dark Choc variety.
Cricketers bailed out of trouble
Caboolture Sports cricketers have been ‘bailed out’ of a growing problem by the local woodcrafters.
Bears chasing state gold
North Brisbane Polo Bears, which draws players from across the Moreton Bay Region, is sending a record number of teams to the Water Polo Queensland State Titles this week.
Autumn closure for Target Kippa-Ring
Target at Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre on Anzac Ave, will close in April, according to a company spokesperson.
Clubs in merger talks
North Lakes Mustangs and The Lakes FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which may see them join forces in 2023.
Uni makes 1400 offers
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has so far made almost 1400 offers of study for Semester 1 this year at its Moreton Bay campus in Petrie.
Historic race is back
The iconic Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G), which draws tens of thousands of spectators to Redcliffe’s Festival of Sails, will be back this year - with its future assured.
Businesses welcome end to lockdown
Chambers of commerce in the Moreton Bay Region are cautiously welcoming the State Government’s decision yesterday to end the three-day COVID-19 lockdown.
