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

Mitchell battles to Open semi-final
News / Sport
18 June 2026

Mitchell battles to Open semi-final

Mitchell James, from Burpengary East, just missed the finals at the Australian Open PWII Championships in Melbourne. ** FREE TO READ **

Grace so close to national medals
News / Local
18 June 2026

Grace so close to national medals

Grace swimmers twice cracked the top 10 in the Australia Open Water Championships at Brusselton, on the West Australia south coast. ** FREE TO READ **

Lift-off for new koala count
News / Local
18 June 2026

Lift-off for new koala count

New drone technology has been used for a koala survey across key reserves in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **

Rylee races to national silver
News / Local
18 June 2026

Rylee races to national silver

Rylee Smith, from Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club, overcame tough conditions to bring home a silver medal from the Australian Open Water Championships. ** FREE TO READ **

How Moreton Bay is tackling wild weather
News / Local
18 June 2026

How Moreton Bay is tackling wild weather

There is growing concern over the northern part of the City of Moreton Bay and evacuation centres are opening, says Mayor Peter Flannery in an update on the severe weather hitting our region.

Generous gesture by $250,000 winner
News / Local
18 June 2026

Generous gesture by $250,000 winner

A woman who won $250,000 with an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought in Dayboro, has decided to surprise her sister with a new car. ** FREE TO READ **

Silver lining for Sophie
News / Local
18 June 2026

Silver lining for Sophie

Sophie Hebron from Albany Creek Swimming Club, was on the podium again at the Australian Open Water Championships, to bring home back-to-back medals. ** FREE TO READ **

Flood watch warning for Moreton Bay
News / Local
18 June 2026

Flood watch warning for Moreton Bay

The City of Moreton Bay has been put on “flood watch” after warnings of heavy rain today and tomorrow. ** FREE TO READ **

News / Local
18 June 2026

Call to tackle "blight on our community"

Owners of boats, caravans and trailers, who leave them parked on Moreton Bay’s public roads, have been put on notice. ** FREE TO READ **

Green light for Clontarf park site
News / Local
18 June 2026

Green light for Clontarf park site

The former Visitor Information Centre, at Pelican Park in Clontarf, will soon have a new tenant.