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

Tee-up holiday fun for whole family
News / Local
22 June 2026

Tee-up holiday fun for whole family

Pacific Harbour’s Shanx Mini Golf facility is the place to be in the school holidays.

New store in state's top five
News / Local
22 June 2026

New store in state's top five

Coles new Caboolture North Big Fish supermarket is one of the top five fundraising stores in Queensland.

From life-saving surgery to world games
News / Local
22 June 2026

From life-saving surgery to world games

Burpengary’s Paul Beard is aiming to make the most of his new lease on life at the World Transplant Games next month.

Deception Bay's date with history
News / Local
22 June 2026

Deception Bay's date with history

Bicentennial celebrations should be in full swing at Deception Bay, according to some sources. But they are not. Here's why.

Plans lodged for workers' complex
News / Local
22 June 2026

Plans lodged for workers' complex

A new rural workers’ accommodation complex may be built on a strawberry farm in this region, if plans are approved.

Appeal for 'review' after road floods
News / Local
22 June 2026

Appeal for 'review' after road floods

Residents in Kippa-Ring are calling for an ‘independent review’ into flooding right outside their homes in a recent storm.

Medals flow for region's rising stars
News / Local
22 June 2026

Medals flow for region's rising stars

Six students from the Redcliffe region struck gold and silver in recent water polo finals and five are off to the state championships next month.

$4 million boost for Pine River
News / Local
22 June 2026

$4 million boost for Pine River

Seqwater has expanded its partnership with Pine Rivers Catchment Association (PRCA) and will spend almost $4 million in five years to help the Upper North Pine River, near Dayboro.

Four new shops open at MKT Square
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22 June 2026

Four new shops open at MKT Square

Four new retailers have joined MKT Square Deception Bay as its multi-million-dollar upgrade nears completion.

$8m plan to improve major river
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22 June 2026

$8m plan to improve major river

Work is planned at nine sites in Kabi Kabi Country along the Caboolture River, to increase biodiversity and fish habitat while stabilising 2.4kms of eroding riverbank.