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 $1.2m glamping site opens
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New $1.2m glamping site opens

Luxury glamping, with ensuite bathrooms, has opened at Woodfordia, home of the famous Woodford Folk Festival.

Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
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Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade

Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.

Cameron Smith masterclass before classic
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Cameron Smith masterclass before classic

Cameron Smith, who grew up in Pine Rivers and is now world ranked three, helped launch the sixth junior classic at Wantima Country Club, yesterday with a special clinic for young players. PICTURE GALLERY

Chasing dream from Lawnton to Las Vegas
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Chasing dream from Lawnton to Las Vegas

Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will climb into the ring at one of the sport's most famous venues next month - just one fight from his sporting dream.

New names for region's new city
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New names for region's new city

Public consultation is now open to decide names of five new suburbs which will be part of huge 70,000-resident Caboolture West regional city.

Flying flag for Cameron Smith Junior Classic

The Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC) will break new ground at Wantima Country Club, Brendale this week – as one of the biggest junior golf tournaments in the state and Australia.

Mum to help family with $1.7m Lotto win
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Mum to help family with $1.7m Lotto win

A Deception Bay mum now believes dreams really do come true after discovering her $1.7 million win in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.

Connector, new bridge, comments on $2b highway upgrade
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Connector, new bridge, comments on $2b highway upgrade

It will be 2024 before construction starts on the $2 billion Gateway Motorway/Bruce Highway Upgrades (GMBHU) – but major deadlines are much closer.

Grahame's devoted to volunteering
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Grahame's devoted to volunteering

Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village resident Grahame Wiseman has devoted his life to helping others for more than 20 years.

'Mealraiser' feeds hundreds in need
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'Mealraiser' feeds hundreds in need

More than 420 free hot meals were delivered to people in need this week, thanks to The Mini Farm Project’s signature fundraiser.