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

Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet
News / Local
22 June 2026

Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet

A long-standing Caboolture fuel station would make way for a fast-food outlet, if plans submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council are approved.

Golden show by young stars
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22 June 2026

Golden show by young stars

PCYC Redcliffe’s young stars struck gold, silver and bronze at the Australian Gymnastics Championships – and there may be more medals next month.

Centre opens to help at-risk kids
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22 June 2026

Centre opens to help at-risk kids

Act for Kids has officially opened its new Moreton Centre to provide better support for children and young people in the Moreton Bay Region.

$20,000 boost for students
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22 June 2026

$20,000 boost for students

Two students from Deception Bay State High School and one from Clontarf State High have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them with their studies.

Smart system revving up on buses
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22 June 2026

Smart system revving up on buses

Hornibrook Bus Lines (HBL) is the latest fleet to have Smart Ticketing equipment installed as the new technology rollout speeds up.

Green light after $4m upgrades
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22 June 2026

Green light after $4m upgrades

Work is complete on $4.4m upgrades to the Pumicestone and Dances roads intersection at Caboolture.

Final flood of golf course land objections
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22 June 2026

Final flood of golf course land objections

Objections are reported to be flooding in today in the final hours for public submissions into plans to develop former North Lakes Resort Golf Club land.

Milestone for new satellite hospital
News / Local
22 June 2026

Milestone for new satellite hospital

Major construction work has finished, and the new Caboolture Satellite Hospital is expected to open soon. ** FREE TO READ **

News / Local
22 June 2026

Green light for new live music venue

Plans for a new "purpose-built" live music venue on Bribie Island have been given the go-ahead.

Guy's up and running on epic trip
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22 June 2026

Guy's up and running on epic trip

Guy Schweitzer is heading home – but it may be three months before he arrives in Scarborough! Here's why! and how to follow Guy's remarkable journey.