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

“Serious solution” needed for rail crossings
News / Local
5 June 2026

“Serious solution” needed for rail crossings

Residents have taken fears over a Moreton Bay rail crossing at Mackie Rd, Narangba to the Council chamber saying the issue is “not new, not isolated and not improving”

Drugs, cash, firearms seized in Xray Upshot
News / Local
5 June 2026

Drugs, cash, firearms seized in Xray Upshot

Detectives from the Redcliffe Criminal Investigation Branch have charged 47 people on 498 offences, and seized drugs, cash and firearms during a five-month operation.

A lifetime in hockey: Jenny Heron
News / Local
5 June 2026

A lifetime in hockey: Jenny Heron

Technical officer Jenny honoured with an OAM in the 2026 Australia Day Awards for more than 60 years of service to women’s hockey.

Service to lifesaving: Lynda Barry
News / Local
5 June 2026

Service to lifesaving: Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry OAM, from Mango Hill, has been a life saver for 37 years – and has no plans to stop.

Father and daughter in tune at Tattoo show
News / Local
5 June 2026

Father and daughter in tune at Tattoo show

Father and daughter Bill and Imogen Barker perform together in the ADF band at the Royal Brisbane Military Tattoo, making it a proud family affair.

Moreton Bay resident “stunned” by huge lotto win
News / Local
5 June 2026

Moreton Bay resident “stunned” by huge lotto win

A Moreton Bay resident was “stunned” when their random lottery decision earned a life-changing $580,000 win.

Free tips on how to get ‘Redi’ for an emergency
News / Local
5 June 2026

Free tips on how to get ‘Redi’ for an emergency

Free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ workshops are coming to North Lakes and Redlands to help Moreton Bay residents prepare for extreme weather.

Major upgrade to popular playground
News / Local
5 June 2026

Major upgrade to popular playground

Work has begun on a major upgrade to the all-abilities playground at Leslie Patrick Park in Arana Hills, City of Moreton Bay. The eight-week project will improve accessibility for children with low or no vision and other sensory needs.

Ready for biggest clean-up
News / Local
5 June 2026

Ready for biggest clean-up

Hundreds of volunteers will pull on gloves at more than 30 sites on Sunday as the Moreton Bay region joins Clean Up Australia Day.

New $17.5m centre officially opens
News / Local
5 June 2026

New $17.5m centre officially opens

A new era in sport, recreation and youth development was ushered in yesterday with the official opening of a new PCYC in Caboolture.