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

Connecting over chat and cuppa
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Connecting over chat and cuppa

Easter came early for retirement village residents and school students after building intergenerational friendships in the spending the year’s first term.

How Graham draws inspiration
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How Graham draws inspiration

Bolton Clarke Bongaree Retirement Village resident Graham Forsyth first studied art at school and took up a paintbrush again to challenge himself in retirement.

Plans lodged for 'multiple dwellings'
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Plans lodged for 'multiple dwellings'

Plans have been submitted for a new 15-unit development on Prince Edward Parade in Scarborough.

Timely boosts for Dolphins' derby clash
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Timely boosts for Dolphins' derby clash

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has welcomed the return of winger Edrick Lee for tomorrow’s derby against the Cowboys - and praised a rising star.

Historic day for region's new uni
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Historic day for region's new uni

The first UniSC Moreton Bay foundation students have graduated, three years after the University of the Sunshine Coast campus opened in Petrie. PICTURE GALLERIES

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Comiskey Group sells hotel

Beachmere Hotel has changed hands after 14 years with the Comiskey Group - the family-owned hospitality company which is based in this region.

Medals and pbs for Redcliffe
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Medals and pbs for Redcliffe

Redcliffe Leagues swimmers have been among the medals and personal best times at two major championships - with the prospect of more to come on the Gold Coast next week.

"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test
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"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test

Dolphins' injury-hit squad is looking to bounce back to top form for Friday’s state derby at North Queensland Cowboys.

Teenagers' monster catch was no joke
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Teenagers' monster catch was no joke

Cooper Gannon and Tex Copeland “woke up most of Redcliffe” when they landed this monster Queensland grouper.

Tee-up holiday fun for whole family
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Tee-up holiday fun for whole family

Pacific Harbour’s Shanx Mini Golf facility is the place to be in the school holidays.