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

Still a village at heart
29 June 2026

Still a village at heart

Mango Hill has seen one of the fastest growth spurts in the state. But in four remarkable decades, one thing has never changed – its residents’ determination to preserve their village lifestyle.

Remarkable story behind Mickey’s Classic debut
29 June 2026

Remarkable story behind Mickey’s Classic debut

Mickey Clarke has been inspired Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on his remarkable journey from Anytime Fitness Clontarf to the ICN Brisbane Classic.

New car helps in Braking the Cycle
29 June 2026

New car helps in Braking the Cycle

Caboolture Sports Club (CSC) Group and Morayfield Lions have teamed up to help Caboolture PCYC buy a second car for their Braking the Cycle community program.

$4m pledge for new PCYC
29 June 2026

$4m pledge for new PCYC

Plans for a new PCYC in Caboolture have moved a step closer to reality after a $4 million funding and land pledge by the state Labor party.

Canvas call for Indigenous business
29 June 2026

Canvas call for Indigenous business

Wendy Rix has turned a hobby into her profession - and is loving it. In fact, as we celebrate Indigenous Business Month, the contemporary artist from Margate says she has finally found her calling.

In touch-ing distance of funding goal
29 June 2026

In touch-ing distance of funding goal

Caboolture Rugby Union and Caboolture Touch are set for a big win with a seven-figure funding pledge towards their new clubhouse by the state Labor party.

Hospital bonanza for Bribie Island
29 June 2026

Hospital bonanza for Bribie Island

A new emergency care health clinic and day hospital will be built on Bribie Island following approval from Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Kenny calls time on Hockeyroos
29 June 2026

Kenny calls time on Hockeyroos

Burpengary’s Jodie Kenny, the Australian Hockeyroos' co-captain and second highest goal scorer, has announced her retirement from international hockey.

And the favourite is … Option 1
29 June 2026

And the favourite is … Option 1

Option 1 might be more expensive but it’s the overwhelming preference to flood-proof Youngs Crossing, according to results released today from the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s community consultation.

Lifesavers getting new tower by Christmas
29 June 2026

Lifesavers getting new tower by Christmas

Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club’s watch tower is being replaced – thanks to the State Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council - after more than 30 years overlooking the beach at Woorim.