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

Units plan for Bribie block
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5 June 2026

Units plan for Bribie block

Plans have been submitted for 21 units on a prime waterfront site facing Pumicestone Passage at Bribie Island.

Hospital fundraiser passes $1.3 million
News / Local
5 June 2026

Hospital fundraiser passes $1.3 million

The generosity of Moreton Bay residents has been revealed at the fifth birthday celebrations of Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital.

Proud legacy of Harry's track
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5 June 2026

Proud legacy of Harry's track

A beachside track has been officially named after teenager Harrison ‘Harry’ Payne, who died in a 4WD crash at Woorim in 2021.

Centre sold in $24m deal
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5 June 2026

Centre sold in $24m deal

Morayfield Village retail centre has been sold for $24.625 million to a private Sydney-based investor.

Work to start on new pavilion
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5 June 2026

Work to start on new pavilion

The contract to build Suttons Beach Pavilion has been awarded and construction is set to start early next year.

Students' tribute in chalk
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5 June 2026

Students' tribute in chalk

Ten schools in the Moreton Bay region took part in Draw to Remember on Tuesday – as a tribute to Remembrance Day.

$2.6b 'entertainment city' for Moreton Bay
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5 June 2026

$2.6b 'entertainment city' for Moreton Bay

Infinity Planet, a $2.6 billion ‘permanent world expo’, is being planned for a huge site in one of Moreton Bay's fastest-growing regions.

New development under way
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5 June 2026

New development under way

Construction is officially under way on a new over 50s community in Lilywood, the first development in the new city of Waraba.

One point from Australian elite
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5 June 2026

One point from Australian elite

Moreton City Excelsior will walk out at Perry Park tomorrow just 90 minutes from writing another remarkable chapter in the club’s short history.

Green light for bay beach changes
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5 June 2026

Green light for bay beach changes

Changes are being made to dog off-leash and recreation areas along a popular Moreton Bay beach.