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

Motorists being driven to despair!
News / Local
21 June 2026

Motorists being driven to despair!

ROAD BLOCK: Billions of dollars will be spent huge road projects in the City of Moreton Bay over the next 20 years - but is it enough? Our roads are choking, travel times growing and stress levels rising. Which roads are driving you to despair? Here's our list ... tell us yours.

Scouting for cash to save Den
21 June 2026

Scouting for cash to save Den

Oyster Point Scout Group needs to raise $140,000 to fix major structural issues to its den which has been home for more than 60 years.

'Amazing' response to pink fundraiser
News / Local
21 June 2026

'Amazing' response to pink fundraiser

Pink is the colour at Cactus Jack’s on Redcliffe Pde for the highlight of a month-long drive to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.** FREE TO READ **

Landmark for $8m river project
News / Local
21 June 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.

New services for Bribie hospital
News / Local
21 June 2026

New services for Bribie hospital

Services at the new Bribie Island Satellite Hospital have been expanded to include chemotherapy. ** FREE TO READ **

Golden double at state titles
News / Sport
21 June 2026

Golden double at state titles

Grace Swimming Club has two new Queensland Open Water champions – Alia Shaw and Lily Smith, pictured above. ** FREE TO READ **

Medal haul for North Lakes centre
News / Sport
21 June 2026

Medal haul for North Lakes centre

PK Taekwondo, the North Lakes-based martial arts training centre, struck gold, silver and bronze at the Australian National Championships. ** FREE TO READ **

Work starts on new $20m Jungle
News / Local
21 June 2026

Work starts on new $20m Jungle

Construction has started on the new Jungle Adventure Play - a $20 million, indoor centre expected to open at North Lakes within 12 months.

News / Nature
21 June 2026

Smoke warning for eight suburbs

A smoke warning has been issued by the Queensland Fire Service for Narangba and surrounding suburbs due to a bushfire near the industrial area.

Big band special at Wantima
News / Local
21 June 2026

Big band special at Wantima

Wantima Country Club will host a major concert to support Mates4Mates, the charity supporting current and former Defence Force members and their families. ** FREE TO READ **