Nick Crockford
Nick has been a journalist for more than 40 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 Moreton Bay for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.
The Latest from Nick
Driving ahead with $80m upgrade
The $80 million upgrade of Youngs Crossing Rd, across North Pine River, has taken another significant step forward.
Tigers’ lasting tribute to Houghton
Redcliffe Tigers have officially named their new clubhouse after James Houghton – one of the club’s biggest fans.
'Olympic legacy' for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay’s proposed $205 million Olympic and Paralympic centre ticked virtually every box in a key review of Brisbane’s 2032 venues.
Green light for Moreton Bay's Olympic venue
Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre has today been confirmed as one of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic venues.
Green light for Bribie review
An urgent review will be held into the Bribie Island breakthrough, which has raised concerns for many residents and businesses.
Students offer free counselling
Final-year UniSC Counselling students, supervised by professionals, have opened a free clinic providing therapeutic services in the Moreton Bay region.
Name change for Bluey and Jean
A beachside park on Bribie Island will be renamed to honour “significant contributions to Woorim” by Bluey and Jean Piva.
Turning containers into conservation
Woodfordia is turning trash into trees thanks to volunteers at the Woodfolk Folk Festival collecting 10 cent containers to fund site conservation.
$20m highway upgrades to start
Work will start this month on $20 million of upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway between Woodford and Bracalba.
New route for Moreton Motorway
New plans have been unveiled for the controversial Stage 4 of a Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) – which is being dubbed the Moreton Motorway.
