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

Last-minute ticket wins $1 million
News / Local
17 June 2026

Last-minute ticket wins $1 million

A Narangba woman almost missed scoring $1 million in last night’s Gold Lotto draw, but a good feeling saved her. ** FREE TO READ **

Hazel's shock at landmark birthday
News / Local
17 June 2026

Hazel's shock at landmark birthday

Bribie Island’s Hazel Crow will celebrate her 100th birthday tomorrow with five generations of her family. ** FREE TO READ **

Ella helps Aussies book place in Paris
News / Local
17 June 2026

Ella helps Aussies book place in Paris

Ella Connolly, who grew up, went to school and started her athletics career in Moreton Bay, has helped Australia break a 24-year Olympic drought. ** FREE TO READ **

Flying start for Kubler Tennis Court
News / Local
17 June 2026

Flying start for Kubler Tennis Court

Grand Slam champion Jason Kubler flew nine hours overnight to be in Mango Hill for a special ceremony on Monday. ** FREE TO READ **

New harbour plan seeks 'middle ground'
News / Local
17 June 2026

New harbour plan seeks 'middle ground'

An alternative master plan for Scarborough Harbour has been put forward aiming for the “middle ground” between campaigners and the State Government. ** FREE TO READ **

Jason's back on Kubler Court
News / Local
17 June 2026

Jason's back on Kubler Court

Grand Slam champion Jason Kubler will, on Monday, return to the Mango Hill tennis court where his career began, for a special match and ceremony. ** FREE TO READ **

Big plans for shopping centre car park
News / Local
17 June 2026

Big plans for shopping centre car park

Plans have been lodged to turn a large car park, pictured, in Albany Creek into a childcare centre, shops, health care and veterinary services. ** FREE TO READ **

Rising cost on Moreton Bay's roads
News / Local
17 June 2026

Rising cost on Moreton Bay's roads

Animal collisions on Moreton Bay’s roads have risen sharply, according to motor claims figures released by RACQ. Here are the worst areas. ** FREE TO READ **

Step up for sick kids with Starlight
News / Local
17 June 2026

Step up for sick kids with Starlight

Ella, who lives in Moreton Bay, is a thriving nine-year-old who has spent years battling Graves’ Disease. Now she urging us to support the foundation which helped her. ** FREE TO READ **

Podium place for racer Kyle
News / Local
17 June 2026

Podium place for racer Kyle

Redcliffe racer Kyle Evans was back on the podium yesterday after a hard-fought second round of the Australian Formula Open (AFO). ** FREE TO READ **