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

Business class for $1.3m winner
News / Local
21 June 2026

Business class for $1.3m winner

A Rothwell woman says she’ll fly business class or nothing after bagging more than $1.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.

From Woodside to the world stage
News / Local
21 June 2026

From Woodside to the world stage

Thirteen players from Northlakes Snakes Oztag are preparing to fly 17,000kms and take on the world's best.

Burpengary besties bag $100,000
News / Local
21 June 2026

Burpengary besties bag $100,000

A Burpengary duo brought home a major lottery prize after their long-running private syndicate won $100,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.

Balancing act - the trade college way
News / Local
21 June 2026

Balancing act - the trade college way

Balancing study and work is challenging – but the Australian Trade College North Brisbane, in Scarborough, has a solution.

Sam's stunning gold at world titles
News / Local
21 June 2026

Sam's stunning gold at world titles

Former Albany Creek Swim Club member Sam Short helped give Australia a ‘four-some’ start to the World Aquatic Championships in Japan last night.

Pop-up viewing for major projects
News / Local
21 June 2026

Pop-up viewing for major projects

Plans for four huge transport projects will be open for the public to view at North Lakes Community Centre next month.

News / Local
21 June 2026

Safety upgrades on major road

A major safety upgrade is about to get underway on Anzac Ave in Kallangur.

Revving up for motor show
News / Local
21 June 2026

Revving up for motor show

Thousands of visitors and car enthusiasts are expected at Sandstone Point Hotel tomorrow for Motor Culture Australia’s latest event.

Overpass restrictions stay in place
News / Local
21 June 2026

Overpass restrictions stay in place

Restrictions will remain on the Linkfield Road overpass until “further structural analysis and safety repairs are undertaken”.

Samba time as World Cup kicks-off
News / Local
21 June 2026

Samba time as World Cup kicks-off

Moreton Bay Region has joined the FIFA Women’s World Cup celebrations with local fans meeting South American stars and getting ready for a samba party.