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

Time runs out for huge Laguna plan
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Time runs out for huge Laguna plan

Plans for the huge Laguna development, in the heart of North Lakes, are now off the table – with new visions released for the 1.7 hectare site.

Roadworks unearth snapshot of past
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Roadworks unearth snapshot of past

Remarkable discoveries found during work on the Petrie roundabout intersection have been donated to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Heritage Collection.

Encircle lands top award - again
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Encircle lands top award - again

Encircle was back in the winners’ circle for a second successive year at the 2023 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards on Friday.

Border crossing: Guy halfway home
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Border crossing: Guy halfway home

Guy Schweitzer has crossed into Queensland and is halfway through his epic 4500km run Home Run to Scarborough.

Teagan ready for 'Tillies world bid
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Teagan ready for 'Tillies world bid

Teagan Micah, who grew up in Redcliffe, has not forgotten the past, but her focus now is on the future and the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals. FREE TO READ

From 'shadows' to Aussie debuts
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From 'shadows' to Aussie debuts

Two North Lakes players will make their international debuts next month against the world's best indoor netballers, with a top local umpire officiating. FREE TO READ

Redcliffe ready for "best of the best"
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Redcliffe ready for "best of the best"

Two years ago, home-town hero Doug Klein had a "fairy-tale finish" to win the Redcliffe Pro-Am. Klein as returned this week to face "best-of-the-best" in the Australian adidas PGA Pro-Am Series' most lucrative event.

Countdown to new skate parks
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Countdown to new skate parks

Work will start soon on the first of two new skate parks which will open in the Moreton Bay Region next year. See VIDEOS and FREE TO READ

Redcliffe's tri stars taking on world
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Redcliffe's tri stars taking on world

Redcliffe Tri Club’s (RTC) athletes are gearing up to represent Australia around the world over the next three months.

Australia turns to Albany Creek trio
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Australia turns to Albany Creek trio

Three members of Albany Creek Swim Club are preparing to cross the Pacific and represent Australia at major international events.