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

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.

Realtors raise bar for Tea time
News / Local
22 June 2026

Realtors raise bar for Tea time

Two real estate agencies in this region have raised the bar to support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea being held this week.

OPTO has gone - but not for long!
News / Local
22 June 2026

OPTO has gone - but not for long!

OPTO, the giant spinning rings artwork on Redcliffe Parade, has been removed for ‘specialist maintenance’.

Aussie debut for All Star duo
News / Local
22 June 2026

Aussie debut for All Star duo

Two teenage boxers from the Moreton Bay region are today almost 4000kms away representing Australia for the first time.

Podium finish at world games
News / Local
22 June 2026

Podium finish at world games

Burpengary’s Paul Beard brought home one medal from the World Transplant Games in Perth – and was a fraction away from a second.

Last in queue? Hazard lights on
News / Local
22 June 2026

Last in queue? Hazard lights on

Two huge billboards, seen by thousands of motorists from the Moreton bay Region every day, are part of a new Queensland road safety campaign.

Setting sail for special regatta
News / Local
22 June 2026

Setting sail for special regatta

Dozens of boats will line-up at Humpybong Yacht Club’s Annual Women and Girls’ Sailing Regatta next weekend.

Gate finally opens for Moreton Bay
News / Local
22 June 2026

Gate finally opens for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay Gateball Club has broken its sporting drought and brought home a state pennants title.

Shaping future of three key suburbs
News / Local
22 June 2026

Shaping future of three key suburbs

The future 'look and feel' of Redcliffe, Deception Bay and Bribie Island will start being shaped in the next three months.

Big appeal to help mini farms
News / Local
22 June 2026

Big appeal to help mini farms

The Mini Farm Project is launching an online fundraiser to support its existing farms, set up a new one in the Caboolture region and create 40,000 meals.