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

Wilson's new Mexican challenge
News / Local
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.

World's best heading to Morayfield
News / Local
22 June 2026

World's best heading to Morayfield

Morayfield is to host the return of international taekwondo to Australia – with a reigning world champion this week joining the early entries.

D-day close for Bribie church plan
News / Local
22 June 2026

D-day close for Bribie church plan

Bribie Island may soon find out if plans for a new church get the green light - despite dozens of residents' objections.

Gold rush for North Lakes club
News / Local
22 June 2026

Gold rush for North Lakes club

PK Taekwondo brought eight gold medals back up the Pacific Highway to North Lakes last week.

Zoe dives in for college first
News / Local
22 June 2026

Zoe dives in for college first

Zoe Wright, pictured above, has given The Lakes College’s (TLC) growing aquatic program another major boost.

Apartments planned on bayside block
News / Local
22 June 2026

Apartments planned on bayside block

Plans have been lodged for a new seven-storey residential development metres from the waterfront at Deception Bay.

Work begins on $8m ambulance station
News / Local
22 June 2026

Work begins on $8m ambulance station

Construction has started on the new $8.45m Morayfield Ambulance Station.

Festival shows at The Sheds
News / Local
22 June 2026

Festival shows at The Sheds

The Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival is returning to The Sheds at Brendale with two shows booked in.

Medal haul for region's young stars
News / Local
22 June 2026

Medal haul for region's young stars

Students from our region were among the medals at the Queensland School Sport Water Polo Championships hosted by Metropolitan North in Brisbane.

New Bribie hospital services revealed
News / Local
22 June 2026

New Bribie hospital services revealed

The services which will be available at Bribie Island’s new satellite hospital - which is due to open mid-next year - have been announced. FREE TO READ