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 recruits posted to Moreton Bay
Moreton Police District has been boosted by the arrival of 10 First Year Constables (FYCs) who will be based at six stations across our region. ** FREE TO READ **
School nets Firebirds' star trio
The fast-growing netball program at Southern Cross Catholic College has been given a major boost – a visit by three of Queensland’s top players. ** FREE TO READ **
Heavy-hitting combat coming to Moreton Bay
The Abbeystowe Challenger Clash – Buhurt International - an inaugural two-day, full-contact, heavy-hitting, combat event - is coming to Moreton Bay on May 25-26. ** FREE TO READ **
Bin Bypass' can-do expansion plans
Bin Bypass, a social enterprise based at Ferny Hills, is now rolling out a new landfill diversion scheme across Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **
Hundreds charged in Moreton Police District
Police have charged 667 people with around 1195 offences in the Moreton district since a high-visibility policing operation began in March last year.
Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections
Fifty-five polling booths will open on Saturday for residents to vote in the Moreton Bay City Council elections. Here’s the complete list. ** FREE TO READ **
Hampo's legacy gets major boost
Hampo’s Youth Foundation, set up in honour of Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson, has been given a kick-start from Brendale business Woodland Shopfitting. ** FREE TO READ **
Foyers for homeless young people
Two Moreton Bay suburbs have been identified as possible sites for new 40-unit Youth Foyers to house and support homeless young people. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding for "essential" school program
Disengaged and at-risk young people in the City of Moreton Bay are getting a second chance at education thanks to a church program supported by Carinity. ** FREE TO READ **
Dolphins' new "first of kind" deal
Dolphins NRL team has signed a sponsorship “first” with the country’s largest plant medicine clinic Alternaleaf. ** FREE TO READ **
