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

Kaylee lands stunning triple crown
News / Local
21 June 2026

Kaylee lands stunning triple crown

Kaylee McKeown, the swimming superstar who was born and grew up in the City of Moreton Bay, has completed a superb golden sweep at the World Championships.

Vacant home to house those in need
News / Local
21 June 2026

Vacant home to house those in need

A former aged care facility in Rothwell will soon be transformed by the State Government, into homes for Queenslanders in need of housing.

Jet-set for Power-packed cup ties
News / Local
21 June 2026

Jet-set for Power-packed cup ties

The countdown is on as the City of Moreton Bay's top two clubs - Moreton Bay United and Peninsula Power - as they prepare for huge cup ties early next month.

Feasting on gold in Fukuoka
News / Local
21 June 2026

Feasting on gold in Fukuoka

Kaylee McKeown, the Redcliffe-born swim star, is continuing her golden run at the World Championships in Fukuoka.

Green light for new church and hall
News / Local
21 June 2026

Green light for new church and hall

Plans for a new church, community hall and caretaker’s accommodation in Burpengary East have been approved by Moreton Bay City Council.

Buddy's new brewery and bar plans
News / Local
21 June 2026

Buddy's new brewery and bar plans

Plans have been lodged for a new micro-brewery and bar within the main shopping area at Burpengary.

World silver for super Sam
News / Local
21 June 2026

World silver for super Sam

Sam Short, the former Albany Creek swimmer, won his second medal of the World Championships last night - in an Australian record time.

Kaylee beats nerves for historic gold
News / Local
21 June 2026

Kaylee beats nerves for historic gold

Former Burpengary-based swimmer Kaylee McKeown admitted she had never known such nerves before winning Australia's fifth gold at the World Championships last night.

"Another big step" for junior classic
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21 June 2026

"Another big step" for junior classic

The seventh Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC), held at Wantima Country Club in Brendale, is opening up to even more young golfers this year.

Using DQ to drive for gold
News / Local
21 June 2026

Using DQ to drive for gold

Kaylee McKeown, the Redcliffe-born former Caboolture resident, will tonight use the disappointment of disqualification to drive for World Championship gold.