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

Kirralee's perfect timing for Tokyo Games
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Kirralee's perfect timing for Tokyo Games

Kirralee Hayes has her boarding pass for the flight to Tokyo, but says reality may not sink in until she actually steps on the plane.

Meet our region's Olympians
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Meet our region's Olympians

The final selections have been made and the Moreton Bay Region will be well represented at the Olympic Games, which get under way in Tokyo in just 17 days.

Kallangur man's $150,000 windfall
News / Local
27 June 2026

Kallangur man's $150,000 windfall

A Kallangur man’s favourite nine numbers have delivered him a $150,000 Keno win after years using the special combination of dates.

Salute to 'unsung heroes' of Longman
News / Local
27 June 2026

Salute to 'unsung heroes' of Longman

The Longman Volunteer Award winners for 2021 have been announced by Federal Member Terry Young, who described them as the electorate's 'unsung heroes'.

"Come on!" - Hall prepares for chasing pack in Tokyo
News / Sport
27 June 2026

"Come on!" - Hall prepares for chasing pack in Tokyo

Brenden Hall admits he is already getting ‘goosebumps’ talking about the Paralympic Games, which are still more than seven weeks away.

'Exhausted, but loving it' - latest on Maree's 10 Desert Challenge
News / Travel
27 June 2026

'Exhausted, but loving it' - latest on Maree's 10 Desert Challenge

Maree Stephenson has, at times, been “exhausted, physically and emotionally” by her marathon 10 Desert Challenge – but is “absolutely loving it”.

COVID-19 LATEST: Lockdown to end
News / Local
27 June 2026

COVID-19 LATEST: Lockdown to end

Moreton Bay Region and Brisbane City Council will come out of lockdown at 6pm tonight - despite eight new cases being reported in the last 24 hours across South East Queensland.

Moreton Bay ready for 'raid' on ladder leaders
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Moreton Bay ready for 'raid' on ladder leaders

Moreton Bay Raiders are gearing up for Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash at Brothers (1.30pm) in the Intech RLB Senior Open Division Three North competition.

Work to start on $1.1 million Lookout safety project
News / Local
27 June 2026

Work to start on $1.1 million Lookout safety project

Work will start this month on a $1.135 million project to provide safer access to Dahmongah Lookout Park, Mount Mee.

Olympic selection is 'fantastic feeling' says Smith
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Olympic selection is 'fantastic feeling' says Smith

Cameron Smith, who grew up and learned to play golf in Pine Rivers, will make his Olympic Games debut in Tokyo later this month.