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

National glory for young stars
News / Local
9 June 2026

National glory for young stars

Moreton Bay trampolinists have brought a handsome haul of medals and titles back from the Australian Gymnastics Championships. ** FREE TO READ **

Paying up for our pets
News / Local
9 June 2026

Paying up for our pets

The number of unpaid registrations for cats and dogs has fallen dramatically across the City of Moreton Bay. See the figures ** FREE TO READ **

And this year's winners are ....
News / Local
9 June 2026

And this year's winners are ....

The Pumicestone Small Businesses of the Year have been revealed in a gala ceremony at Bribie Island RSL. Winners and pictures ** FREE TO READ **

Work to start on $176m upgrade
News / Local
9 June 2026

Work to start on $176m upgrade

Designs are being finalised and work on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is set to start in coming months. Check out the designs. ** FREE TO READ **

Final countdown for Tillies' trio
News / Local
9 June 2026

Final countdown for Tillies' trio

Cortnee Vine, Teagan Micah and Sharn Freier are within touching distance of flying the flag for Moreton Bay at the Paris Olympic Games. ** FREE TO READ **

Full steam ahead at Lilywood
News / Local
9 June 2026

Full steam ahead at Lilywood

Lilywood Landings – the first residential community in the new city of Waraba (formerly Caboolture West) – is set for its first blocks ready by the end of this year. ** FREE TO READ **

News / Local
9 June 2026

Firies call for winter home safety

Firefighters are warning residents in the City of Moreton Bay to stay vigilant when warming up this winter. ** FREE TO READ **

Raptors' record for national titles
News / Local
9 June 2026

Raptors' record for national titles

Moreton Bay Raptors, based at Deception Bay, will have a record number of players at the National Gridiron Championships, which start this weekend. ** FREE TO READ **

New plans for popular park
News / Local
9 June 2026

New plans for popular park

Plans are being drawn up to tackle growing problems with drainage and the high-water table at a Mango Hill park. ** FREE TO READ **

Tydal launch for new apartments
News / Local
9 June 2026

Tydal launch for new apartments

Tydal Woody Point, the latest Moreton Bay development by Traders in Purple, has today started VIP sales of its waterfront apartments. ** FREE TO READ **