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

Paige medals at world titles
News / Local
21 June 2026

Paige medals at world titles

Former Burpengary swimmer Paige Leonhardt was on the Para World Championship podium last night after winning a bronze medal in Manchester.

New patrols to tackle litter louts
News / Local
21 June 2026

New patrols to tackle litter louts

Litter patrols and fines will be ramped up from this month to tackle rubbish discarded along the Redcliffe foreshore and in Clontarf.

Power-ing up for huge cup night
News / Local
21 June 2026

Power-ing up for huge cup night

Peninsula Power are putting the finishing touches to preparations for one of the biggest matches in the history of AJ Kelly Park.

Suburbs leading electric charge
News / Local
21 June 2026

Suburbs leading electric charge

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has surged in the City of Moreton Bay with sales more than doubling in many areas. See where your suburb sits on the electric ladder.

News / Local
21 June 2026

Police uncover major drugs lab

Two men have been charged with drug offences after police searched a property in Rothwell today and allegedly uncovered “super lab” equipment.

Fees waived for 82 new homes
News / Local
21 June 2026

Fees waived for 82 new homes

Moreton Bay City Council has waived more than $1 million of infrastructure charges and development fees to tackle homelessness and housing affordability.

Maureen's new home from home
News / Local
21 June 2026

Maureen's new home from home

Maureen Spratt has moved house for the first time in 40 years – but not far. In fact, she's still on the same block of land.

Para trio "ready to race" says Lucky
News / Local
21 June 2026

Para trio "ready to race" says Lucky

The waiting is finally over. Tonight, Lakeisha 'Lucky' Patterson, Brenden Hall and Paige Leonhardt will carry the City of Moreton Bay’s hopes into the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships.

Aussie first for new Caboolture hospital
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21 June 2026

Aussie first for new Caboolture hospital

The first satellite hospital in Australia has opened today in Caboolture with a special community event before it starts taking patients later this week.

Duo help put Aussies on top of world
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21 June 2026

Duo help put Aussies on top of world

Kaylee McKeown and Sam Short, whose swimming careers were shaped in the City of Moreton Bay, helped Australia top the World Championships medal table.