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

Anger at boats 'parked' in waterway
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7 June 2026

Anger at boats 'parked' in waterway

Residents living beside a canal in the Moreton Bay region are calling for action over boats being “parked” for "weeks/months" in the waterway.

Stage set for dream US tour
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7 June 2026

Stage set for dream US tour

Twenty-one young dancers from Moreton Bay will jet out later this month for a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.

Moreton Bay's march against violence
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7 June 2026

Moreton Bay's march against violence

Hundreds of supporters joined the Moreton Bay Says No to Violence Walk along Redcliffe waterfront on Friday. See picture gallery

From cheesecake to $100,000 lottery win
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7 June 2026

From cheesecake to $100,000 lottery win

A Narangba man, who once counted a cheesecake as his greatest prize, is celebrating winning $100,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.

Contractor anchored for dam work
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7 June 2026

Contractor anchored for dam work

A major upgrade to North Pine Dam will start this year after Seqwater awarded the contract for initial strengthening works.

It's family first for Lotto winner
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7 June 2026

It's family first for Lotto winner

A Kallangur grandfather says he wants for nothing but a box of beer and plans to gift most of his $250,000 Instant Scratch-Its win to his family.

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7 June 2026

New team in Moreton police unit

A new team of detectives has been set-up in the Moreton District Domestic Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit to focus on a tailored, victim-centric approach to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).

Bold plans for prime site
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7 June 2026

Bold plans for prime site

Plans have been lodged which may lead to roof-top dining at one of Redcliffe’s most prominent waterside venues.

Work to start on huge new bridge
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7 June 2026

Work to start on huge new bridge

Construction of the new $86 million Youngs Crossing bridge will start next month after Seymour Whyte was confirmed as principal contractor.

Making difference - one repair at a time
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7 June 2026

Making difference - one repair at a time

Redcliffe’s Repair Café will open its doors again next week with the team of volunteers ready to fix a host of household items.