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

Overpass restrictions stay in place
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Overpass restrictions stay in place

Restrictions will remain on the Linkfield Road overpass until “further structural analysis and safety repairs are undertaken”.

Samba time as World Cup kicks-off
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Samba time as World Cup kicks-off

Moreton Bay Region has joined the FIFA Women’s World Cup celebrations with local fans meeting South American stars and getting ready for a samba party.

Sim's birdie blitz lands title
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Sim's birdie blitz lands title

Redcliffe raised the bar and the 2023 Optilease Pro-Am delivered – on and off the Clontarf golf course - with Michael Sim winning a thriller. ** FREE TO READ **

Site for region's first wildlife hospital
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Site for region's first wildlife hospital

A $3 million parcel of land in Dakabin has been allocated by Moreton Bay Regional Council for a wildlife hospital. Now Council is leading the call for State funding.

Land deal is Australian first
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Land deal is Australian first

Community housing and specialist homelessness providers will be able to lease Council-owned land in Moreton Bay for new housing developments.

Crack down on illegal dumping
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Crack down on illegal dumping

Nine people are being prosecuted by Moreton Bay Regional Council after allegedly caught dumping more than 2500 litres of waste. Each faces Magistrate Court fines of up to $57,500.

Bribie man's $10,000 surprise
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Bribie man's $10,000 surprise

A Bribie Island man has unwrapped a fabulous birthday gift – an Instant Scratch-Its ticket giving him $10,000 which will enable him to reunite with his son.

Put to test against world's best
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Put to test against world's best

Redcliffe resident Amelie Hoefel has added international experience to her growing water polo resume. ** FREE TO READ **

New plans to lower apartment block
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New plans to lower apartment block

Traders In Purple has taken the unusual step of applying to lower the height of approved plans for a 15-storey apartment building at Woody Point. ** FREE TO READ **

Measles alert for Moreton Bay Region
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Measles alert for Moreton Bay Region

Residents have been put on measles alert after a confirmed case visited four locations in the Moreton Bay Region.