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

Ninjas ready to take on world
News / Local
22 June 2026

Ninjas ready to take on world

Seven young ninja warriors, who all train from the Moreton Bay Region, are preparing for their Ultimate challenge more than 14,700kms away.

Duo medal on Australia debuts
News / Local
22 June 2026

Duo medal on Australia debuts

Tahlea Toohey and Paul 'PJ' Utia, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, made stunning international debuts at the Oceania Junior and Youth Championships.

Record response to golf land plan
News / Local
22 June 2026

Record response to golf land plan

A record number of submissions have been lodged over plans for former North Lakes golf course land - with a lobby group claiming thousands are objections.

Taking off on Global challenge
News / Local
22 June 2026

Taking off on Global challenge

Mitchell James and Tim Gould will jet off to France this week aiming to serve up another golden display at the Virtus Global Games (June 4-10).

Help charity find forever homes
News / Local
22 June 2026

Help charity find forever homes

Youngcare is asking residents in the Moreton Bay Region to support young people with disabilities – such as James from North Lakes - find forever homes.

Fan-tastic night for Dolphins
News / Local
22 June 2026

Fan-tastic night for Dolphins

PICTURE SPECIAL: Oh what a night! Dolphins' superb 26-12 victory over the Dragons moved them joint top of the NRL ladder - and how the fans loved it. Check out these 3 galleries!

Green light for new 142-room hotel
News / Local
22 June 2026

Green light for new 142-room hotel

Plans to build a new 142-room hotel above a major shopping centre in the Moreton Bay Region have been approved.

How crushed glass is stopping hoons
News / Local
22 June 2026

How crushed glass is stopping hoons

Recycled glass is being used to stop hoons - and make roads safer – at a growing number of locations in Moreton Bay Region.

Revved up for Street title bid
News / Local
22 June 2026

Revved up for Street title bid

Nic Haggett is carrying the hopes of Moreton Bay and all north Brisbane into the final of this year’s Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year competition.

Worlds await para quartet
News / Local
22 June 2026

Worlds await para quartet

The countdown has started for three ex-Burpengary swimmers and their coach named in Australia’s squad for the World Para Championships.