Nick Crockford
Nick has been a journalist for more than 40 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 Moreton Bay for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.
The Latest from Nick
Entries for Enduro Quest dragon boat paddle more than doubled this year, with 10 boats and 170 paddlers completing the 37km Mission Point (Bribie Island) to Caloundra journey through Pumicestone Passage, supporting Marine Rescue Queensland and Coast Guard.
Hi-tech “supercharge” at Moreton Bay Central
Moreton Bay will host PsiQuantum’s Asia-Pacific HQ and utility-scale quantum computer at Moreton Bay Central in Petrie, marking one of the world’s most ambitious tech projects and positioning the region as a global innovation hub.
Narangba hosts record-breaking maths tournament bringing over 400 students together
Narangba Valley and Redcliffe State High School students have excelled in a Metro North maths tournament involving 400 students, with Redcliffe taking overall honours in a fast-paced regional competition featuring team, relay and problem-solving challenges.
$2.4 billion deal is “fantastic news”
$2.4 billion in funding has been welcomed to support housing infrastructure in Moreton Bay’s Waraba (Caboolture West), enabling roads, water and sewer upgrades to deliver more than 16,000 new homes and support future population growth.
PAW Patrol is coming to Moreton Kids Festival
PAW Patrol announced as headline act at Moreton Kids Festival, which returns to Pine Rivers Park on June 14 with free family fun, interactive themed worlds, hands-on activities and entertainment for all ages in Strathpine.
Try dragon boating with Snappies
Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons are inviting survivors and supporters to a come-and-try dragon boating session on June 13 at Talobilla Park, celebrating community, resilience and breast cancer awareness through sport and connection.
Formal move for $20m motorsport park plan
Moreton Motorsport Park plans near Beachmere have progressed to public consultation, with a $20 million facility proposed featuring motocross, speedway, BMX tracks and training areas, aiming to boost jobs, tourism and motorsport events in Moreton Bay.
Major Moreton Bay track closures this weekend
SEQ rail lines including Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula and Sunshine Coast will close May 23–24 for maintenance works, with railbuses replacing services and additional disruptions expected across the network. Plan ahead via Translink updates.
Ground-breaking move for NRL venue
Dolphins’ Kayo Stadium in Moreton Bay will host the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals in 2026, transforming into an international diamond for top global teams in a major event on the road to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
North Lakes State College tribute to rescue crews
North Lakes State College thanks emergency services after swiftwater rescue teams, SES, QPS, QFD and QAS safely evacuated more than 40 students and staff trapped by rising floodwaters during a Mt Barney camp incident.
