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 home safety week message
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Driving home safety week message

Police and emergency services across the City of Moreton Bay have today urged all road users to “share the responsibility” for making our roads safe.

Prime blocks going back on market
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Prime blocks going back on market

High-profile parcels of land in North Lakes and Caboolture, will be going “to market” as Moreton Bay City Council (MBCC) looks to “generate activity" around its tourism plan. ** FREE TO READ **

War of words over marina plan
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War of words over marina plan

The battle over plans which include building a hotel at Newport Marina, has been taken to the Moreton Bay City Council chamber.

Samford target for national titles
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Samford target for national titles

Samford is preparing to host Archery Australia’s 2023 National Target Championships for a second successive year.

Josh cues up first world crown
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Josh cues up first world crown

North Lakes’ Josh Hands is celebrating his first world title after potting the winning black ball 18,000kms away on the coast of west Africa.

Net gain for Morayfield titles
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Net gain for Morayfield titles

An 11th team has now been added to the expanded Australian Netball Championships, which are coming to Morayfield next week.

College opens new hi-tech building
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College opens new hi-tech building

Australian Christian College (ACC) Moreton has officially opened its new secondary school building to help accommodate its rapidly growing community.

Shopping centre plan rejected
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Shopping centre plan rejected

Plans for a new shopping centre on a 4.1-hectare block in Joyner have been turned down by Moreton Bay City councillors.

Courting success on world tour
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Courting success on world tour

Lawnton's Hudson Baxter is living the dream at the age of 18 – this week in Sydney, then Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong or Thailand. ** FREE TO READ **

Tribute to veterans of Vietnam War
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Tribute to veterans of Vietnam War

Veterans of the Vietnam War will gather and be remembered in Burpengary on Friday – which has extra significance this year as Australia's Vietnam Veterans Day.