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

Lotto winners shaking with delight
News / Local
5 June 2026

Lotto winners shaking with delight

Two Moreton Bay households have been celebrating a combined $1.2 million in Lottery winnings.

Tree root trouble in Moreton Bay
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5 June 2026

Tree root trouble in Moreton Bay

Two Moreton Bay suburbs are among the worst for tree roots blocking wastewater pipes, according to Unitywater.

Helping wildlife feel at home
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5 June 2026

Helping wildlife feel at home

Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has teamed up with AVID Property Group – which has started construction of Elan in Warner – to help local wildlife.

Marina unit plans rejected
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5 June 2026

Marina unit plans rejected

Proposals for a major development of 67 units, in two five-storey buildings, at Sandstone Point have been rejected.

History beckons for Moreton City
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5 June 2026

History beckons for Moreton City

Moreton City Excelsior will fly south this weekend aiming for an historic day to follow last Friday's "classic night" in the Australian Championship.

Inspiring visit by world star
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5 June 2026

Inspiring visit by world star

Two-time world javelin champion Kelsey-Lee Barber as visited Moreton Bay to help inspire our young athletes ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.

Work starts on new housing
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5 June 2026

Work starts on new housing

The first sod has been turned on 60 new social and affordable homes which are being built in Margate.

Liam facing "slick" challenge
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5 June 2026

Liam facing "slick" challenge

There will be no summer holiday for Liam Wilson at All Star Boxing Academy - just hard work for his next fight and a possible shot at the world title.

International Men's Day: Full circle for swimming legend
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5 June 2026

International Men's Day: Full circle for swimming legend

On International Men’s Day, we are celebrating the men in our community making a difference - men like Paralympic legend Brenden Hall, who now has a major new role on the world stage.

New mountain bike trails open
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5 June 2026

New mountain bike trails open

A new 3km mountain bike system, with three purpose-built trails, has been officially opened at Burpengary.