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

New servo plans on major regional route
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New servo plans on major regional route

Plans for a new service station and food outlet, at the Burpengary end of Morayfield Rd, have been submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council.

In the loop: $162m upgrade almost done
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In the loop: $162m upgrade almost done

One of the biggest road projects in the Moreton Bay Region will soon be finished - as these stunning pictures reveal.

Night market back at sports club

Night market back at sports club

Producers and makers from across the region will be at North Lakes Sports Club’s Summer Alleyway Night Market this week.

Wilson "can't wait" for world title fight
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Wilson "can't wait" for world title fight

Liam Wilson is “pushing to his limits” as the countdown to his fight for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior lightweight title gathers pace.

Calls show where storm hit hardest
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Calls show where storm hit hardest

The clean-up from last night’s storm is continuing across the region - as more wild weather may return. Suburbs hardest hit and rainfall figures.

Huge upgrade for major road
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Huge upgrade for major road

Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.

Big plans for prime Redcliffe block
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Big plans for prime Redcliffe block

Plans have been submitted for a new nine-storey development right in the heart of Redcliffe, just metres from the beach front.

Gold-en finish at Queensland titles
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Gold-en finish at Queensland titles

Southern Cross swimmers finished 2022 with a host medals at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.

Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win
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Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win

A Burpengary man was left in a state of disbelief after scratching a top prize of $1000 a week for five years on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Call for action after grades fall
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Call for action after grades fall

The health of Moreton Bay Region’s three main catchments - and across South-East Queensland - has fallen sharply, leading a peak environmental body to warn: “It is time to sit up and take action”.