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

Students showcase art at free market day
27 June 2026

Students showcase art at free market day

Creative Industries students at USC Moreton Bay will join regular vendors at a Creative Showcase Market Day open to the public on Wednesday.

Powering up for FFA Cup
News / Local
27 June 2026

Powering up for FFA Cup

Peninsula Power and Brisbane Roar will go head-to-head in the FFA Cup Round of 32 on September 14. We chat to both coaches and look at the close ties between the playing groups.

'State-of-the-art' Tower at Mango Hill

The skyline of Mango Hill is set to start changing again next year.

COVID restrictions to ease again from 4pm today

Restrictions are being eased again in South East Queensland from 4pm today, says Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk - which is good news for pubs clubs and restaurants.

Back on course with new rules - and a snake
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Back on course with new rules - and a snake

While most sport was forced into a temporary shutdown by the recent COVID outbreak, golf continued in this region – with additional rules.

Players quick to get back on court
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Players quick to get back on court

Tennis players took advantage of the courts at Redcliffe when lockdown restrictions were eased for certain sports this month.

Saddle up - Moreton Bay 100 is back
News / Local
27 June 2026

Saddle up - Moreton Bay 100 is back

The Moreton Bay 100 is back, after missing last year, bringing cyclists, visitors, fundraising and a business boost to our region.

Gold for Lucky in sensational finish at Paralympics
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Gold for Lucky in sensational finish at Paralympics

Lakeisha ‘Lucky’ Patterson’s brave strategy paid off as she won Australia’s first swimming gold of the Paralympic Games tonight.

Plans unveiled for new school on former golf course
News / Local
27 June 2026

Plans unveiled for new school on former golf course

Proposals for a new independent school, on part of the former North Lakes golf course, have been released - and generated a sizeable reaction from the area's residents.

How to join next-generation COVID vaccine trials in Morayfield
News / Local
27 June 2026

How to join next-generation COVID vaccine trials in Morayfield

The Health Hub Morayfield will soon become one of just two centres in the world running clinical trials on a next-generation coronavirus vaccine.