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

Hundreds comment on  draft master plan
News / Local
18 June 2026

Hundreds comment on draft master plan

Draft plans to shape the future of Scarborough Harbour have drawn a “strong response” from residents. ** FREE TO READ **

Blown away by $2.8 million win
News / Local
18 June 2026

Blown away by $2.8 million win

A Bongaree man says the future of his children is his top priority after winning more than $2.8 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw. ** FREE TO READ **

Moreton Bay City Council taking shape after Local Government Elections
News / Local
18 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council taking shape after Local Government Elections

The make-up of the next Moreton Bay City Council is becoming clearer - though not confirmed - after unofficial preliminary counts in the Local Government Elections. ** LATEST FIGURES - FREE TO READ **

Luger hangs up his leash
News / Local
18 June 2026

Luger hangs up his leash

Police Dog (PD) Luger has retired after seven years’ service, almost exclusively in the Moreton Police District. ** FREE TO READ **

New service in HAART of Moreton Bay
News / Local
18 June 2026

New service in HAART of Moreton Bay

A new service helping those with age-related medical conditions is making “a big difference” in Moreton Bay, according to the first patient. ** FREE TO READ **

Latest from Moreton Bay City Council divisions in Local Government Elections
News / Local
18 June 2026

Latest from Moreton Bay City Council divisions in Local Government Elections

The polling booths have closed and the counting has started in the 2024 Local Government Elections – with seven positions up for grabs on Moreton Bay City Council. ** FREE UPDATES HERE **

New recruits posted to Moreton Bay
News / Local
18 June 2026

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
News / Local
18 June 2026

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
News / Local
18 June 2026

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
News / Local
18 June 2026

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 **