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

Tributes flow for Dolphins' rising star
News / Local
23 June 2026

Tributes flow for Dolphins' rising star

Redcliffe Dolphins and Queensland Rugby League (QRL) have paid tribute to Dolphins' player Liam Hampson who has died on an overseas holiday.

News / Local
23 June 2026

Job vacancy in key MBRIT position

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) is expanding its team to meet the demands of our fast-growing region.

New homes threatened by highway
News / Local
23 June 2026

New homes threatened by highway

Plans to resume new houses in Griffin for future upgrades to the Bruce Highway are being met with a growing tide of anger.

Region's golden day at state titles
News / Local
23 June 2026

Region's golden day at state titles

Swimmers from the Moreton Bay Region have struck gold, silver and bronze at the Queensland Open Water Championships.

'Helping Hope Happen' in our schools
News / Local
23 June 2026

'Helping Hope Happen' in our schools

Caboolture will be turning the clock back next month, in one of the region's biggest annual fundraisers, to support one of our essential services – school Chaplains.

Renovation work starts on Caboolture motel
News / Local
23 June 2026

Renovation work starts on Caboolture motel

A $1.8 million renovation has started to modernise the Sundowner Hotel Motel, in Caboolture.

Samford wins gold - and next year's titles
News / Local
23 June 2026

Samford wins gold - and next year's titles

Samford archers were among the medals – including gold - at Archery Australia’s National Target Championships, which will return in 2023.

Good time to tee-up for hospital fundraiser
News / Local
23 June 2026

Good time to tee-up for hospital fundraiser

Golfers of all abilities are being urged to sign-up and support Caboolture Hospital through this month’s Shine Lawyers Charity Golf Day on Bribie Island.

Households get free water for two weeks
News / Local
23 June 2026

Households get free water for two weeks

Households across the Moreton Bay Region and South-East Queensland will get two weeks free water as releases begin at Wivenhoe Dam.

Site unveiled for region's new Mini Farm
News / Local
23 June 2026

Site unveiled for region's new Mini Farm

A new Mini Farm has been officially launched in Wamuran – the third of four charity farms growing food for people in need.