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

Green light for bay beach changes
News / Local
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.

High-rise plans knocked back
News / Local
5 June 2026

High-rise plans knocked back

Plans for a new 10-storey development on Redcliffe’s waterfront have been narrowly rejected by Moreton Bay City Councillors.

From five bucks to a fortune
News / Local
5 June 2026

From five bucks to a fortune

A Deception Bay couple’s post-shopping feed turned into celebrations after they scored a whopping $700,000 in a game of Keno.

Putting nature into nature strips
News / Local
5 June 2026

Putting nature into nature strips

Green thumbs are being encouraged to start verge gardens with a new set of resources from Moreton Bay City Council.

Tackling mozzies from the air
News / Local
5 June 2026

Tackling mozzies from the air

The first aerial mosquito spraying of the summer season was conducted over the weekend.

Students make 'grandfriends'

New friendships have been blooming between Murrumba Downs students and retirees as part of an intergenerational program for Queensland Seniors Month.

Students draw to remember
News / Local
5 June 2026

Students draw to remember

Hundreds of school children across the Moreton Bay region will Draw to Remember on Tuesday as a tribute to Remembrance Day.

Beach tree to be cut down
News / Local
5 June 2026

Beach tree to be cut down

A large Norfolk Pine tree on Margate's waterfront is to be removed. Here's what we know.

Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay
News / Local
5 June 2026

Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay

Thousands of people will gather at cenotaphs and war memorials across Moreton Bay on Tuesday to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. See list of services.

Driving on with Convoy fundraisers
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5 June 2026

Driving on with Convoy fundraisers

More than $200,000 has already been raised by hundreds of trucks which made their way to Redcliffe in the 2025 Convoy for Kids.