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

Work starts on $50m hotel and shops
News / Local
21 June 2026

Work starts on $50m hotel and shops

Earthworks have started on a new $50 million hotel and shopping development at a busy intersection in Dakabin.

Swans kick-off new era at Reserve
News / Local
21 June 2026

Swans kick-off new era at Reserve

Pine Rivers Swans has scored a new $3.1 million clubhouse and changerooms - thanks to funding from City of Moreton Bay, the State Government and AFL Queensland.

Tegan Red-dy for big challenge
News / Local
21 June 2026

Tegan Red-dy for big challenge

Tegan Micah, the former Redcliffe resident and student, will now swap Australia’s green and gold for the famous red of Liverpool.

Driving home safety week message
News / Local
21 June 2026

Driving home safety week message

Police and emergency services across the City of Moreton Bay have today urged all road users to “share the responsibility” for making our roads safe.

Prime blocks going back on market
News / Local
21 June 2026

Prime blocks going back on market

High-profile parcels of land in North Lakes and Caboolture, will be going “to market” as Moreton Bay City Council (MBCC) looks to “generate activity" around its tourism plan. ** FREE TO READ **

War of words over marina plan
News / Local
21 June 2026

War of words over marina plan

The battle over plans which include building a hotel at Newport Marina, has been taken to the Moreton Bay City Council chamber.

Samford target for national titles
News / Local
21 June 2026

Samford target for national titles

Samford is preparing to host Archery Australia’s 2023 National Target Championships for a second successive year.

Josh cues up first world crown
News / Local
21 June 2026

Josh cues up first world crown

North Lakes’ Josh Hands is celebrating his first world title after potting the winning black ball 18,000kms away on the coast of west Africa.

Net gain for Morayfield titles
News / Local
21 June 2026

Net gain for Morayfield titles

An 11th team has now been added to the expanded Australian Netball Championships, which are coming to Morayfield next week.

College opens new hi-tech building
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21 June 2026

College opens new hi-tech building

Australian Christian College (ACC) Moreton has officially opened its new secondary school building to help accommodate its rapidly growing community.