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
Silver lining from pandemic
Business in the Moreton Bay Region may be able to future-proof themselves by learning lessons from the COVID-19 crisis, according to researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
Our most dangerous intersections revealed
Two intersections in the Moreton Bay Region are among Queensland’s 10 worst intersections over a three-year period, according to the RACQ.
‘Exciting’ sightings at reserve
The green shoots of recovery at North Lakes Reserve are not only being seen at ground level, according to the Mango Hill and North Lakes Environmental Group (MHANLEG).
Unsung hero kick-starts new career
One of the Moreton Bay Region’s most remarkable volunteers will use a National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ) bursary to train and help even more people.
Hundreds of new jobs at Dakabin
Woolworths Dakabin has opened bringing the first of about 200 new jobs to the Moreton Bay Region - and possibly a state-rating first.
Weekend walk in the park
Walking football is set to take centre stage, for several hours, at Peninsula Power’s AJ Kelly Park ground on Saturday.
COVID-19 vaccine trials to start at Morayfield
Morayfield Health Hub will be the first centre in the Moreton Bay Region to be used for COVID-19 vaccine research.
Foodies fees are waived again
Moreton Bay Regional Council has given the hospitality industry a COVID-19 stimulus by waiving another year of food licence fees for small businesses.
Setting sail to remember DMC
A fleet of boats will next week cast off from Scarborough to honour David Mason-Cox, a long-serving member of Moreton Bay Boat Club (MBBC).
Diamonds virtually on our doorstep
Technology and innovation are bringing the diamond capital of the world to Jade Jewellers in Burpengary next month.
