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

Open invitation to market day
News / Local
5 June 2026

Open invitation to market day

Residents at Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village in Murrumba Downs are preparing for their third annual Market Day.

Classic winners - where are they now?
News / Local
5 June 2026

Classic winners - where are they now?

Winners of the Cameron Smith Junior Classic, which tees off next week at Wantima Country Club, are now forging careers across the world.

Residents vow to fight school plan
News / Local
5 June 2026

Residents vow to fight school plan

Campaigners are rallying support to fight new plans for a 1550-student independent school on the former North Lakes golf course.

Bella medals on national debut
News / Local
5 June 2026

Bella medals on national debut

Narangba’s Bella Samson capped a remarkable national debut by twice stepping up onto the medal podium.

Red Magic's maiden voyage
News / Local
5 June 2026

Red Magic's maiden voyage

Redcliffe Red Dragons have celebrated a special milestone - the arrival, blessing and first voyage of their new boat Red Magic.

"Critical time" for museum
News / Local
5 June 2026

"Critical time" for museum

The campaign to save and “ensure the survival” of Caboolture Warplane Museum is gathering pace - and support.

Pitch perfect for cricket club
News / Local
5 June 2026

Pitch perfect for cricket club

The Lakes Cricket Club will be calling Burpengary Sports Complex home for at least the next five years.

Surprise result in eDNA survey
News / Local
5 June 2026

Surprise result in eDNA survey

A monitoring project has revealed platypus are more widespread in the City of Moreton Bay than first thought.

Vale Greg Rollason
News / Local
5 June 2026

Vale Greg Rollason

One of Moreton Bay’s most dedicated community volunteers, Greg Rollason, has left a “hole that will not be filled”.

"We're not done yet!"
News / Local
5 June 2026

"We're not done yet!"

Moreton City Excelsior have surprised many by reaching tomorrow’s Australian Championship semi-finals - but not those inside the club.