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

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.

State clamp down on serial offenders
News / Local
22 June 2026

State clamp down on serial offenders

A Strathpine man, owing more than $90,000, is among the repeat traffic offenders being targeted by the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) this week.

Amaya's record-breaking gold rush
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22 June 2026

Amaya's record-breaking gold rush

Samford Valley teenager Amaya Mearns, one of Queensland’s rising sprint stars, has smashed a host of Queensland and Australian athletics records.

Power "very surprised" at decision
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22 June 2026

Power "very surprised" at decision

Peninsula Power says it was “very surprised” and “disappointed” at not making the second stage of selection for the new National Second Tier competition.

Shape of future at Centre of Excellence
News / Local
22 June 2026

Shape of future at Centre of Excellence

The region's new $22 million Centre of Excellence for Women’s Football is fast taking shape at Brendale. CHECK OUT VIDEO

Siblings make state titles family affair
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22 June 2026

Siblings make state titles family affair

Nate and Tyriani Wood, from Woody Point, have added state titles to their national karting crowns.

Power's national setback - but Aaron returns
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22 June 2026

Power's national setback - but Aaron returns

Peninsula Power has not been named among the clubs through to the second round of assessments for the new National Second Tier (NST). But their most successful head coach is back. FREE TO READ

New jobs as GYG Warner opens
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22 June 2026

New jobs as GYG Warner opens

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) will create around 100 new jobs with the opening of its fifth restaurant in the Moreton Bay Region on Tuesday.

Dewi's courting more medals
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22 June 2026

Dewi's courting more medals

Margate's Dewi Madigan has already won gold, silver and bronze in an amazing autumn on the track – and now he’s looking for more.

Wilson's new Mexican challenge
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22 June 2026

Wilson's new Mexican challenge

Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will kickstart his bid for another world title shot on the Gold Coast next month.