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
Report's verdict on Suttons Beach Pavilion
Campaigners have today been given advance access to a 600-page structural integrity report on the viability of Suttons Beach Pavilion, following independent testing of the structures.
Power surge for region's electric cars
Sales of electric vehicles (EV) in the Moreton Bay Region have seen a seven-month power surge - with one suburb leading the charge. SUBURB-BY-SUBURB FIGURES
New hospitals taking shape - fast
Three new hospitals and the massive redevelopment of a fourth are due for completion in this region over the next 18 months. Check out the LATEST PICTURES
Power-ing up for new national league
Peninsula Power is taking the first formal step towards being a foundation member of Australia’s new National Second Tier (NST) football competition.
Last-minute Lotto entry lands top prize
An Albany Creek man plans to jet overseas with his wife for their wedding anniversary after winning more than $685,000 in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw.
Rock carvings join heritage register
Two arrows and a “U” carved in rock at Sandstone Point have been entered in the Queensland Heritage Register.
Save Bribie Bridge - turn it green!
A campaign has been launched to turn Bribie Island Bridge into Moreton Bay’s first ‘green bridge’ and give the region “a new icon”.
Road plans to help save wildlife
New safety measures will be introduced this year on Eatons Crossing Rd and Gympie Rd to help cut “road-related impacts” on native wildlife, including koalas.
Pirates' star line-up for BPL17
Moreton Bay Pirates are looking to go one step further in the made-for-television BPL17 (Bowls Premier League), which starts on Monday.
Spiders win state and national titles
Spiders Boxing Club, based at Caboolture PCYC, has three great reasons to celebrate after today's announcement of the Good Sport Awards at Parliament House in Canberra.