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

Driving ahead with region's biggest road works
News / Local
23 June 2026

Driving ahead with region's biggest road works

The two biggest roadworks in Moreton Bay Region are on course to finish next year. Here's an update on both projects and the remarkable logistics involved.

Winner found! 'I feel I'm in a dream' says Morayfield woman
News / Local
23 June 2026

Winner found! 'I feel I'm in a dream' says Morayfield woman

The mystery Gold Lotto winner has been found! A Morayfield woman said this morning her $733,000 in the Saturday Gold Lotto was ‘heaven-sent’ after the passing of a family member.

Check your tickets! Search on for $730,000 Lotto winner
News / Local
23 June 2026

Check your tickets! Search on for $730,000 Lotto winner

A Morayfield resident or visitor is poised to have a $730,000 boost to their bank account, but first, they need to check their Saturday Gold Lotto ticket.

Foundation funding deadline for region's clubs
News / Local
23 June 2026

Foundation funding deadline for region's clubs

Community groups across the Moreton Bay Region, which have been affected by a severe weather event, can apply for an RACQ Foundation grant.

'Diamond' interchange shining bright
News / Local
23 June 2026

'Diamond' interchange shining bright

The $30 million Gympie Arterial Rd and Strathpine Rd Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is now complete and operational.

Centre shortlisted for world cup base
News / Council
23 June 2026

Centre shortlisted for world cup base

Moreton Bay Region could be 'home away from home' for an international team during next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Duo kicking on towards Lions debut
News / Local
23 June 2026

Duo kicking on towards Lions debut

Ella Smith and Charlie Mullins are coming home this weekend for Brisbane Lions’ big NAB AFLW clash with Essendon at Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex.

World first coming to Scarborough park
News / Local
23 June 2026

World first coming to Scarborough park

Scarborough is joining the world’s first simultaneous running event raising awareness for the Great Barrier Reef.

Piper already has nationals in sights
News / Local
23 June 2026

Piper already has nationals in sights

Narangba’s Piper Sanderson is back from her international debut in Seychelles this month - and already working towards next year’s first goal.

Snapshot of Comiskey Group's grand plans
News / Local
23 June 2026

Snapshot of Comiskey Group's grand plans

One of the region’s biggest developers The Comiskey Group, owner of the Eatons Hill and Sandstone Point Hotels, has big expansion plans.