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

Climate change in spotlight at Bribie
News / Local
24 June 2026

Climate change in spotlight at Bribie

The Probus Club of Bribie Island is sponsoring a public talk by Australian geologist and earth scientist Professor Ian Plimer, on global warming.

Making bold statement @ The Sheds
News / Local
24 June 2026

Making bold statement @ The Sheds

Calling all artists – a new mural competition has been launched in Brendale today with $8500 awaiting the winner.

Consultation extended for new highway route
News / Local
24 June 2026

Consultation extended for new highway route

Public consultation for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) stage two, from Moorina to Narangba, had such a response it was extended by a week.

Inverpine residents celebrate 25 years
News / Local
24 June 2026

Inverpine residents celebrate 25 years

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine have celebrated the 25th anniversary of the retirement living community in Murrumba Downs.

Zéde lands stunning role in grand final
News / Local
24 June 2026

Zéde lands stunning role in grand final

Zéde Southgate, from Morayfield, is about to set off on a three-day footy trip of a lifetime.

Gary carves his way to world silver
News / Local
24 June 2026

Gary carves his way to world silver

Burpengary butcher Gary Thompson has helped Australia to a podium finish at the ‘Olympics of Meat’ in America.

Grand finale to 'Phins remarkable season
News / Local
24 June 2026

Grand finale to 'Phins remarkable season

Redcliffe Dolphins Soccer Club is aiming to finish a remarkable season with more glory at the weekend.

Showcase match to help launch women's masters
News / Council
24 June 2026

Showcase match to help launch women's masters

Plans to launch a Women’s Over 35 Masters competition in South-East Queensland will take an important step forward at Brendale tonight.

Rookie to world ranking in three years
News / Local
24 June 2026

Rookie to world ranking in three years

Yvette Boyama’s taekwondo career has soared from rookie to her first world ranking points in just over three years.

Overpass repairs: Work to start, full closure this weekend
News / Council
24 June 2026

Overpass repairs: Work to start, full closure this weekend

Repairs to the Linkfield Road Overpass will be carried out at night, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).