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
Host a hound like Snickers
A Moreton Bay family is encouraging locals to foster greyhounds during National Greyhound Adoption Month after welcoming Snickers into their home. The Greyhound Adoption Program helps retired racing dogs transition into family life.
Entries open for new Redcliffe Business Awards
Nominations are open for the inaugural Redcliffe Business Awards, celebrating outstanding local businesses across the peninsula. Hosted by Kerri-Anne Dooley and the Redcliffe Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, winners will be announced at a gala dinner at The Komo on May 28.
Litter bugs urged to bin bad habits
More than two thousand volunteers removed over seven tonnes of litter across 160 sites in Moreton Bay clean-up. Vapes, tyres and car parts were collected as officials urge residents to bin bad habits and help protect the environment.
World awaits talented teenagers
Two young Moreton Bay performers, Ruby Marriott and Zahlee Brackstone, have been selected to represent Australia at the prestigious Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta. The duo will perform, compete and train with top young performers from around the world before attending Broadway workshops in New York.
New laws to stamp out copper theft a major win for Council
City of Moreton Bay has welcomed new draft laws targeting copper theft after leading a statewide push for legislative reform. The proposed changes aim to disrupt the scrap metal black market, increase penalties and improve safety while saving ratepayers millions.
$48m Caboolture-Bribie Road upgrade finished early
$48m duplication of Caboolture–Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Rd and Saint Rd is completed early, delivering four lanes, safer intersections and improved cycling access.
Upgrade delivers eight ‘ACE’ netball courts
Eight upgraded netball courts have opened at South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale after a $1.71 million project improving drainage, accessibility and facilities for ACE Netball Club.
Residents aiming to make Change
Residents at Bolton Clarke Fernhill retirement village in Caboolture are turning container recycling into community impact through a new Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
Wild journeys of Moreton Bay’s ibis
A Moreton Bay study tracking 169 white ibis has revealed surprising travel patterns, with tagged birds spotted between Mackay and Byron Bay. Researchers say the findings will help manage growing ibis populations across South East Queensland.
Snakes’ pathway to field of dreams
Caboolture Rugby Club has unveiled an ambitious plan to reach Brisbane Premier Grade by 2030, building a strong juniors-to-seniors pathway as participation continues to grow.
