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

Lottery shock for Petrie woman
News / Local
21 June 2026

Lottery shock for Petrie woman

A Petrie woman who had always fantasised about visiting The Lott’s headquarters for a big win has finally had that dream come true! ** FREE TO READ **

First look at new $35m hotel
21 June 2026

First look at new $35m hotel

The first artists impressions of the Comiskey Group’s new $40 million development in Dakabin have been released today. ** FREE TO READ **

Road safety work to start soon
News / Local
21 June 2026

Road safety work to start soon

Work will start next month to improve safety on a busy Samford road due to its ‘crash history’. ** FREE TO READ **

Help drive new transport plan
News / Local
21 June 2026

Help drive new transport plan

Planning is underway on the future transport needs of seven growing residential areas in the City of Moreton Bay - and your help is needed. ** FREE TO READ **

Trio in Aussie team for US invitational
21 June 2026

Trio in Aussie team for US invitational

Three juniors from All Star Boxing Academy, in Lawnton, will this weekend jet off to one of America’s top tournaments - just days after a hugely successful Pro-Am night. ** FREE TO READ **

Gerry finalist for Australian of Year
News / Local
21 June 2026

Gerry finalist for Australian of Year

Gerry Blackwell, founder of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF) in Strathpine, is a 2024 Australian of the Year Award nominee for Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **

Green Light for Prime Blocks
21 June 2026

Green Light for Prime Blocks

A prime parcel of land in the heart of North Lakes now has approval for a subdivision into five blocks - which are already being snapped up. ** FREE TO READ **

News / Local
21 June 2026

Cheapest fuel in SEQ is right here!

A Lawnton service station was the cheapest fuel stop in South-East Queensland (SEQ) for the last quarter, according to a new report. ** FREE GUIDE TO FACTS AND FIGURES **

Facts which will shape our future
21 June 2026

Facts which will shape our future

Simon Kuestenmacher, one of the world’s top 10 demographers, is jetting in next month to reveal trends which will shape the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **

"Shocked" to be unsung hero
News / Local
21 June 2026

"Shocked" to be unsung hero

Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **