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

Peninsula CC 50th anniversary
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Peninsula CC 50th anniversary

Players, officials, members and friends – past and present – gathered last month to celebrate Peninsula Cricket Club (PCC) reaching its half century.

Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser
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Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser

Redcliffe Golf Club will be a sea of pink at the 42nd annual Dorothy Banks Charity Day, being held next month.

Final countdown for region's top two
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Final countdown for region's top two

The region’s top two teams are preparing for a Sunday semi-final showdown - with the prize a place in the state’s grand final.

Call to close off-leash area
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Call to close off-leash area

An appeal has been made for a dog off-leash zone in Redcliffe to be closed and the area “returned to the people”.

Quietly rising to Paralympic challenge
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Quietly rising to Paralympic challenge

Brenden Hall is quietly putting in the hard yards, ahead of his fifth and final Paralympic Games. Just having fun, loving swimming and revelling in the challenge.

Students score Lightning session
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Students score Lightning session

Students at Mueller College, Rothwell, sharpened their skills for Friday’s Unitywater Lightning Cup by training with a netball star.

Drawing 'bigger picture' for Anzac Ave
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Drawing 'bigger picture' for Anzac Ave

Redcliffe is changing and facing challenges - but “future possibilities” are being suggested to ensure the Peninsula “remains a great place to live”.

Lucky's "unfinished business" in Paris
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Lucky's "unfinished business" in Paris

Caboolture-based Lakeisha Patterson says she has “unfinished business” in Paris – despite already being a World, Paralympic and Commonwealth champion.

New crossing on major arterial  road
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New crossing on major arterial road

Work will start next month on a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Anzac Ave, in Redcliffe.

Time has not healed veterans' pain
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Time has not healed veterans' pain

Years have passed, but the pain remains for many Australian veterans of the Vietnam War. Here's why and where services are being held on Sunday - Vietnam Veterans' Day.