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

Car park plans at bayside hotel
News / Local
22 June 2026

Car park plans at bayside hotel

The Belvedere Hotel has lodged plans for another 35 car parking spaces, in addition to the major makeover underway at Woody Point.

Aussie-first trial starts in Pine River
News / Local
22 June 2026

Aussie-first trial starts in Pine River

Unitywater is trialling an Australian-first oyster reef restoration project in the Pine River.

Legends help students kick goals
News / Local
22 June 2026

Legends help students kick goals

Broncos’ stars went back to the classroom in Caboolture yesterday, showing the importance of education and inspiring our next Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.

Work to start on Lake Eden upgrade
News / Local
22 June 2026

Work to start on Lake Eden upgrade

Lake Eden, in the heart of North Lakes, will soon undergo a major $1.5 million transformation.

London calling for King's coronation
News / Local
22 June 2026

London calling for King's coronation

Eight members of GIVIT, the charity launched in Moreton Bay Region 14 years ago, have been invited to the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.

Coach leaves Power by "mutual consent"
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22 June 2026

Coach leaves Power by "mutual consent"

Peninsula Power has parted company with head coach Rick Coghlan, who spent 11 months in charge at AJ Kelly Park.

Brooke's battle from 'rock bottom' to Invictus Games
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22 June 2026

Brooke's battle from 'rock bottom' to Invictus Games

Brooke Mead, a Royal Australian Navy veteran from Kallangur, needed a challenge so great it could change her life - and she found it, the Invictus Games.

Share the Love with community six
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22 June 2026

Share the Love with community six

Mango Hill Marketplace will ‘Share the Love’ next month and give customers a chance to help local service groups which play such a key role in the community.

New $24 million facilities at two schools
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22 June 2026

New $24 million facilities at two schools

Lee Street State Special School and Caboolture State School celebrated the official opening of new facilities on Friday.

Appeals to help Izaack in cancer battle
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22 June 2026

Appeals to help Izaack in cancer battle

The region is being urged to rallying around and support Izaack Powell, the 21-year-old Peninsula Power footballer battling leukaemia - for a second time.