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

Green light for busy intersection upgrade
News / Local
24 June 2026

Green light for busy intersection upgrade

Design is now complete and construction will start later this year on new traffic signals at the Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave intersection, Ningi.

Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
News / Local
24 June 2026

Monster holiday attraction coming to our region

Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.

Gem Fest is back - with new attractions
News / Local
24 June 2026

Gem Fest is back - with new attractions

Caboolture Gem Fest is back, after a two-year break, with a host of new attractions lined-up for the big day.

Litter campaign gets down to business
News / Local
24 June 2026

Litter campaign gets down to business

The battle against litter is being ramped by Clontarf residents' as the amount of rubbish grows and, in some areas, has doubled within a year.

$1.3 million Lotto winner says: "It won't change who I am!"
News / Local
24 June 2026

$1.3 million Lotto winner says: "It won't change who I am!"

A Rothwell man says he’s ready to give to those who truly need it after winning more than $1.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.

83 years ... and family's still counting!
24 June 2026

83 years ... and family's still counting!

Twenty years ago, Matthew Diefenbach started a traineeship at Golden Circle. The Deception Bay resident is still there continuing a remarkable family affair with the Northgate canning factory.

Free Sight Support Expo coming to Bribie
News / Local
24 June 2026

Free Sight Support Expo coming to Bribie

A free one-day Sight Support Expo is being held by Quantum RLV at Bribie Island next week.

Setting sail for our WinterBash icebreaker
News / Sport
24 June 2026

Setting sail for our WinterBash icebreaker

Sailors from south to central Queensland, Toowoomba and New South Wales are heading to Woody Point for the WinterBash regatta next week.

Flying in to 'strut the skies' at KiteFest
News / Local
24 June 2026

Flying in to 'strut the skies' at KiteFest

International flyers will be back at the Redcliffe KiteFest in September, with some taking 18-hour flights to 'strut the skies' at Pelican Park.

Broncos' star "can't wait" to go from footy to food
News / Local
24 June 2026

Broncos' star "can't wait" to go from footy to food

Broncos’ legend Alex Glenn will swap the maroon and gold for a black chef’s apron at the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival on August 19-21.