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

Region's best primed for national challenge
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Region's best primed for national challenge

Nineteen of our region’s top young swimmers - including Rylee Smith pictured above - are heading to Adelaide next week having qualified for this country's toughest competition for teenagers.

Medal haul at national titles
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Medal haul at national titles

PK Taekwondo, at North Lakes, won a host of awards at the Australia National Championships, held in Brisbane last month.

"Famous occasion" for this region, says The King
News / Council
26 June 2026

"Famous occasion" for this region, says The King

League legend Wally Lewis, nicknamed The King, believes Sunday’s NRLW Grand Final will be “inspirational” for the sport in the Moreton Bay Region.

Mearns medals three times at national titles
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Mearns medals three times at national titles

Amaya Mearns achieved a memorable hat-trick at the Australian Track and Field Championships in Sydney.

Work to start on controversial bridge
News / Local
26 June 2026

Work to start on controversial bridge

The first pictures have been released of a new $19 million pedestrian overpass to be built across Elizabeth Ave at Clontarf.

Monday Madness for Caboolture's Gold Lotto winners
News / Local
26 June 2026

Monday Madness for Caboolture's Gold Lotto winners

Ten Caboolture residents have a new favourite day of the week after their syndicate dubbed ‘Monday Madness’, delivered $1 million in last night’s Gold Lotto draw.

Clontarf firm Ignites future with crack sensor

A tech company, which started in a Clontarf garage, is now providing sensors to the CBUS tower in Brisbane and the world’s largest lithium mine in Western Australia.

Hospitals using virtual reality to help sick kids
News / Local
26 June 2026

Hospitals using virtual reality to help sick kids

Virtual reality headsets are being used at Caboolture Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital Children’s Emergency Department to make visits less traumatic for youngsters.

Brooke lands title belt - and world ranking
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Brooke lands title belt - and world ranking

Brooke Cooper, the Burpengary-based boxer, is world ranked after just three fights.

Southern Cross trio hit top form
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Southern Cross trio hit top form

Three Southern Cross swimmers will be considered for the national competition after winning performances at the Queensland School Sport Championships this month.