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

Residents' fears at new highway plan

Residents have had their say on stage two of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative, with two key areas of concern a common thread. Here's the outcome

World champion's sights on Redcliffe
News / Local
23 June 2026

World champion's sights on Redcliffe

Double World and Commonwealth champion Kelsey-Lee Barber is following Commonwealth gold medallist Matthew Kenny by going back to grassroots little athletics in this region.

Huge support for First Nations Cup
News / Sport
23 June 2026

Huge support for First Nations Cup

Hundreds of players and supporters turned out at North lakes for the 2022 First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.

From wreck to Anzac memorial
News / Local
23 June 2026

From wreck to Anzac memorial

A new addition to the region’s memorial services was unveiled in Caboolture Town Square on Friday.

Caboolture River gets $8m boost
News / Local
23 June 2026

Caboolture River gets $8m boost

Unitywater will spend $8 million on the Caboolture River Nutrient Offset Project to rehabilitate 2.4 kms of eroding shoreline.

Free upgrade for recycling bins
News / Local
23 June 2026

Free upgrade for recycling bins

Moreton Bay Regional Council is offering residents a free larger recycling bin – but householders will have to pay slightly more.

Students' award-winning freight plans
News / Council
23 June 2026

Students' award-winning freight plans

Two groups of UniSC Moreton Bay students have won national awards for creative solutions to problems facing Australia’s freight industry, in the annual GovHack competition.

Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub
News / Local
23 June 2026

Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub

Harley Connolly, head coach of the Belgravia team at Burpengary, has been appointed by Swimming Australia as the new Head Coach of the Paralympic Hub at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

More parking for Mango Hill commuters
News / Local
23 June 2026

More parking for Mango Hill commuters

The first site for the $10 million Mango Hill Station park 'n' ride expansion is almost complete.

Peninsula pair taking on the world
News / Local
23 June 2026

Peninsula pair taking on the world

The world awaits Redcliffe PCYC trampoline gymnasts Harrison Lee and Bryce Edwards, pictured above, later this month.