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

Fast start for new fire station
News / Local
21 June 2026

Fast start for new fire station

Firefighters at the new Moreton Bay Central Fire and Rescue Station answered their first call just 74 minutes after officially opening. ** FREE TO READ **

Celebrating launch of new helipad
News / Local
21 June 2026

Celebrating launch of new helipad

Toorbul and surrounding communities will now have easier access to aeromedical rescue and retrieval care, thanks to a new helipad. ** FREE TO READ **

National awards for Comiskey Group
News / Local
21 June 2026

National awards for Comiskey Group

The Comiskey Group, which built and runs the Eatons Hill and Sandstone Point Hotels, is celebrating after winning three national awards last night. ** FREE TO READ **

Have your say on $2 billion plans
News / Local
21 June 2026

Have your say on $2 billion plans

Take a drive into the future and help shape one of the biggest road projects to impact motorists in the City of Moreton Bay. ** SEE VIDEO ** Free to read

Huge new hospital building opens
News / Local
21 June 2026

Huge new hospital building opens

Caboolture Hospital’s new 130-bed Clinical Services Building – part of a $399.5 million upgrade program – has been officially opened. ** FREE TO READ **

Mini Farm's Secret Santa special
News / Local
21 June 2026

Mini Farm's Secret Santa special

Christmas is a time for giving and The Mini Farm Project has a special way to make your gift count even more - Secret Santa Ecards.

Residents moving in to new housing
News / Local
21 June 2026

Residents moving in to new housing

Seniors and people with disability are among those who will call a new $10 million complex in Redcliffe home. ** FREE TO READ **

Levi strikes gold - then raises bar again
News / Local
21 June 2026

Levi strikes gold - then raises bar again

Bribie teenager Levi Davidson has beaten the best in Australia – but is still aiming higher! ** FREE TO READ **

"Pure joy" - Izaack's in remission
News / Local
21 June 2026

"Pure joy" - Izaack's in remission

Izaack Powell, the Peninsula Power footballer battling leukaemia for a second time, is in remission.

Green means 'GO' for $63m contract
News / Local
21 June 2026

Green means 'GO' for $63m contract

The City of Moreton Bay has awarded a $63.5 million contract to Cleanaway for a new garden organics (GO) collection service. ** FREE TO READ **