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

Saddle-up for new AusBike
News / Local
21 June 2026

Saddle-up for new AusBike

Burpengary Aquatic Centre is one of the Belgravia Leisure venues selected to join AusBike – a program aiming to reverse the decline in active travel to school.

Redcliffe's new Lotto millionaire
News / Local
21 June 2026

Redcliffe's new Lotto millionaire

A Redcliffe shopper has checked their ticket – three weeks after the draw - and discovered they won $1 million win in the Monday & Wednesday Lotto. ** FREE TO READ **

Delays put $80m bridge at risk
News / Local
21 June 2026

Delays put $80m bridge at risk

Urgent action is needed to ensure the Youngs Crossing bridge is built, according to City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **

Call to support controversial plan
News / Local
21 June 2026

Call to support controversial plan

The developer behind controversial plans for the former North Lakes golf course site, says an “outstanding opportunity” is before Moreton Bay City Council.

Students put new skills to test
News / Local
21 June 2026

Students put new skills to test

Students at the Australian Christian College (ACC) Moreton, in Caboolture, have been practising their new Chinese skills.

Rush starts for Cam Smith Classic
News / Local
21 June 2026

Rush starts for Cam Smith Classic

Entries for the 2023 Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC) are flooding in, just hours after opening with almost one third of the maximum number of places taken in 20 hours! *** FREE TO READ ***

Huge jobs boost at business park
News / Local
21 June 2026

Huge jobs boost at business park

North Harbour has launched the first stage of its new $1 billion business park, which will lead to thousands of new jobs. ** FREE TO READ **

Fines going up for reckless drivers
News / Local
21 June 2026

Fines going up for reckless drivers

Discover the increased fines for reckless driving in the City of Moreton Bay’s Queensland National Parks. Stay updated about the latest penalties.

New student digs plan unveiled
News / Local
21 June 2026

New student digs plan unveiled

Plans have been lodged for a new 296-bed student accommodation building in Petrie. ** FREE TO READ **

New fire station to open soon
News / Local
21 June 2026

New fire station to open soon

The new $6 million Moreton Bay Central Fire and Rescue Station is on track to open within weeks. Here is when it is expected to be operational. ** FREE TO READ **