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 frontier opens in fire ant battle
News / Local
17 June 2026

New frontier opens in fire ant battle

Cutting-edge drones are taking fire-ant treatment to new heights as the national eradication program opens a depot in Caboolture. ** FREE TO READ **

Work begins at new centre
News / Local
17 June 2026

Work begins at new centre

Construction has officially started on a new 150-place childcare centre and swim school in Morayfield. ** FREE TO READ **

Works starts on Waraba's essential services
News / Local
17 June 2026

Works starts on Waraba's essential services

Unitywater will start work next month on a wastewater network for more than half the 70,000 new residents who will move to Waraba. ** FREE TO READ **

News / Local
17 June 2026

Anzac Day 2024 road closures - full list

A number of roads will be temporarily closed on Thursday for Anzac Day marches and ceremonies being held across City of Moreton Bay. Here's the full List ** FREE TO READ **

How "derelict" land became Anzac memorial
News / Local
17 June 2026

How "derelict" land became Anzac memorial

Residents in Wamuran are commemorating Anzac Day in person - and in print this year with a story of how "derelict" land became a centrepiece of the town. ** FREE TO READ **

Vote now in small business awards
News / Local
17 June 2026

Vote now in small business awards

Voting is now open for this year’s Pumicestone Small Business Awards, with the winners to be revealed at a gala night next month. ** FREE TO READ **

Lucky Lotteries winner lost for words
News / Local
17 June 2026

Lucky Lotteries winner lost for words

An Albany Creek man has been left dumbfounded and lost for words after hearing he had scored $200,000 in a Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. ** FREE TO READ **

Renovation plans for historic hotel
News / Local
17 June 2026

Renovation plans for historic hotel

The Comiskey Group, based in the City of Moreton Bay, has released renovation plans for one of its newest venues. See pictures ** FREE TO READ **

Saluting three generations on Anzac Day
News / Local
17 June 2026

Saluting three generations on Anzac Day

Jurgen (Gus) Gutschmidt, a Vietnam veteran and resident at Bolton Clark Fernhill in Caboolture, is commemorating three generations of service on Anzac Day. ** FREE TO READ **

Magnificent seven for young stars
News / Local
17 June 2026

Magnificent seven for young stars

Five Redcliffe water polo players won seven medals and state development honours at the Queensland State Championships in Brisbane. ** FREE TO READ **