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

Apartments plan for high-profile blocks
News / Local
22 June 2026

Apartments plan for high-profile blocks

Plans have been submitted for an eight-story development at one of the most prominent positions on Redcliffe’s seafront.

Jet Power lands duo on national stage
News / Local
22 June 2026

Jet Power lands duo on national stage

Moreton Bay United and Peninsula Power will carry this region’s hopes into tonight's live draw for the prestigious Australia Cup Round of 32.

New jobs as Coles opens latest store
News / Local
22 June 2026

New jobs as Coles opens latest store

Coles has created 130 new jobs at its new Deception Bay store, which opened its doors for the first time on Saturday.

Duo serve up Global Games medals
News / Local
22 June 2026

Duo serve up Global Games medals

Moreton Bay residents Tim Gould and Mitchell James found more medal-winning form for Australia at the Virtus Global Games in France.

Call for action over 'begging' dolphins
News / Local
22 June 2026

Call for action over 'begging' dolphins

Researchers believe bottlenose dolphins, including some in waters off Bribie and Redcliffe, may be teaching other dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from recreational fishers.

Kallangur syndicate's Lotto jackpot
News / Local
22 June 2026

Kallangur syndicate's Lotto jackpot

Eight Kallangur shoppers have each bagged a quarter of a million dollars after their Saturday Gold Lotto syndicate scored division one on the weekend.

New highway route locked in
News / Local
22 June 2026

New highway route locked in

The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route from Moorina to Narangba has now been “protected”.

New plan for CBD block
News / Local
22 June 2026

New plan for CBD block

One of the largest remaining parcels of land in North Lakes may be subdivided into five lots. Here's what we know

Trapping region's pest turtles
News / Local
22 June 2026

Trapping region's pest turtles

Moreton Bay Region appears to be winning a long battle against one of the world’s most invasive species - red-eared slider turtles.

Water price rise revealed
News / Local
22 June 2026

Water price rise revealed

Unitywater customers in the Moreton Bay Region and Sunshine Coast regions are set for a rise in water and sewerage charges from July 1. Here's how much