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

Turning pump station from brick to chic
News / Local
5 June 2026

Turning pump station from brick to chic

A Unitywater water pump station in Caboolture has turned the spotlight onto our vulnerable lesser-known species.

Redcliffe swimmer Aurora Jansma named most outstanding junior at Asian championships
News / Sport
5 June 2026

Redcliffe swimmer Aurora Jansma named most outstanding junior at Asian championships

Redcliffe’s Aurora Jansma, aged nine, crowned Most Outstanding Junior at Asian Open Championships in Bangkok, winning seven medals and smashing a 200m butterfly record.

Green light for 24/7 service station on Bribie Island Road after divided council vote
News / Local
5 June 2026

Green light for 24/7 service station on Bribie Island Road after divided council vote

Plans for a new service station on one of Moreton Bay’s busiest arterial roads have been given the green light – despite opposition to the proposal.

Rising stars shine in Cameron Smith Junior Classic
News / Sport
5 June 2026

Rising stars shine in Cameron Smith Junior Classic

Two new champions are on the Cameron Smith Junior Classic honours board after impressive and contrasting victories at Wantima Country Club. See the photos.

Digging deep to help foundation
News / Local
5 June 2026

Digging deep to help foundation

New figures show Moreton Bay has been one of the biggest supporters of the Fred Hollows Foundation this year.

Tee-time for Classic juniors
News / Local
5 June 2026

Tee-time for Classic juniors

Players from across Queensland and interstate will tee-up at Wantima County Club this week for the Cameron Smith Junior Classic – which is preparing for major changes.

Future proofing historical village
News / Local
5 June 2026

Future proofing historical village

Caboolture Historical Society has received a major funding boost to support its operations and development of the historical village.

Hoppo's safety message to Moreton Bay
News / Local
5 June 2026

Hoppo's safety message to Moreton Bay

Bondi Rescue lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins has delivered an important summer safety message at two Moreton Bay aquatic centres.

Read anywhere with summer club
News / Local
5 June 2026

Read anywhere with summer club

Residents are being invited to read “anywhere, anytime” at the City of Moreton Bay free Summer Reading Club, which has reopened.

National praise for "underdogs"
News / Local
5 June 2026

National praise for "underdogs"

Flying “under the radar” helped Moreton City Excelsior in their stunning Australian Championship campaign, says one of its star midfielders.