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

$19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion build begins
News / Council
5 June 2026

$19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion build begins

Construction begins on the $19.5M Suttons Beach Pavilion in Redcliffe, featuring new facilities, ocean-view deck, dining options and landscaping.

Vinnies collection at Moreton Bay college
News / Local
5 June 2026

Vinnies collection at Moreton Bay college

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is bringing its popular formal event to Caboolture for the first time with every item under $50.

Gifts for unsung heroes
News / Local
5 June 2026

Gifts for unsung heroes

The “unpaid, unseen and unheard” work of carers is being recognised by a special program in the Moreton Bay region: The Josh Arieni Legacy.

New On Demand Service for Bribie
News / Local
5 June 2026

New On Demand Service for Bribie

Bribie residents are to get a new On Demand Transport service, with an experienced local operator to deliver the three-year trial.

Block “activated” for new homes
News / Local
5 June 2026

Block “activated” for new homes

Land has been unlocked for 250 new homes close to a major railway station in the Moreton Bay region.

Turning trash to trees with record result
News / Local
5 June 2026

Turning trash to trees with record result

Woodford Folk Festival 2025–26 saved a record-breaking 120,000 containers from landfill, smashing the previous year's collection of 90,000 containers.

Highway route “doesn’t add up”
News / Local
5 June 2026

Highway route “doesn’t add up”

Confusion, concern and questions remain after part – but not all - of the new Moreton Motorway corridor was unveiled.

Moreton Bay boxing duo punch tickets to Commonwealth Games contention
News / Sport
5 June 2026

Moreton Bay boxing duo punch tickets to Commonwealth Games contention

Two young Moreton Bay boxers may be climbing through the ropes at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Coming together for the Common Good
News / Local
5 June 2026

Coming together for the Common Good

Prince Charles Hospital Foundation has launched its 40th anniversary celebrations at Caboolture Hospital, which has received more than $900,000 in funding over the past six years