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 fire station to open soon
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New fire station to open soon

The new $6 million Moreton Bay Central Fire and Rescue Station is on track to open within weeks. Here is when it is expected to be operational. ** FREE TO READ **

Check your tickets - big Bribie Keno winner
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Check your tickets - big Bribie Keno winner

Check your Keno tickets, Bongaree! A resident or visitor to the region has won a 9 Spot prize worth more than $180,000!

Jet-set for Suncorp grand final
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Jet-set for Suncorp grand final

Get ready for the showdown! Moreton Bay United clinches NPL Qld Men’s Grand Final spot after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Brisbane City. Now, it's Jets vs. Gold Coast Knights at Suncorp Stadium. Don't miss the action!

Green light for new cancer centre
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Green light for new cancer centre

Construction will start this month on a new cancer care facility in Caboolture, which is expected to receive its first patients in mid-2024.

New guide to My Health Now
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New guide to My Health Now

A new form developed by a patient at Caboolture Hospital has been rolled out to provide important health information when it is needed most.

Iona strikes Open Water silver
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Iona strikes Open Water silver

Iona Hearsum was the toast of Southern Cross Swimming Club after winning silver at the Brisbane Open Water Championships.

Campaigners fear another "tragedy"
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Campaigners fear another "tragedy"

Campaigners in Clontarf have urged all levels of government to meet them and help prevent a “tragedy waiting to happen”.

Funding to help at-risk suburbs
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Funding to help at-risk suburbs

Two suburbs will be at the centre of Moreton Bay City Council studies to safeguard communities from coastal erosion, storm tides and rising sea levels.

Geared up for semi-final showdowns
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Geared up for semi-final showdowns

Six senior sides from Moreton Bay United and Peninsula Power are gearing up for semi-final showdowns in the state’s top football tier this weekend.

Rallying to help dog sanctuary
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Rallying to help dog sanctuary

Support has flooded in for a Morayfield couple battling changes to their passion for the last 17 years – the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs Brisbane. ** FREE TO READ **