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

Police search river after dingy found
30 June 2026

Police search river after dingy found

Brisbane Water Police are continuing a marine search and rescue operation today after an unattended dingy was located stuck in mud flats on the Pine River.

“Unique” chance to play Undersea
30 June 2026

“Unique” chance to play Undersea

The first stage of a new multi-million-dollar entertainment venue Undersea Putt and Play has opened at the Blue Water Square Shopping Centre in Redcliffe today.

Mobile boost for fire-fighting plans
30 June 2026

Mobile boost for fire-fighting plans

Caboolture Sports Club (CSC) has donated more than $11,000 to the Caboolture Group Rural Fire Brigade – despite having to abandon most of its fundraising plans.

Step up in youth health care
30 June 2026

Step up in youth health care

Youth mental health in the Moreton Bay Region and North Brisbane has been boosted by a new Youth Step Up Step Down (YSUSD) facility opening in the Caboolture.

Club closing – and opening again
30 June 2026

Club closing – and opening again

Caboolture RSL will close for the final time on Sunday, just a few weeks short of its 65th birthday – but the club’s doors will not stay shut for long.

Major work to start on Caboolture Hospital upgrade
News / Local
30 June 2026

Major work to start on Caboolture Hospital upgrade

The $394.6 million redevelopment of Caboolture Hospital is gathering pace with major construction work about to start.

Our $20 million road to more jobs
30 June 2026

Our $20 million road to more jobs

A new $20 million asphalt manufacturing plant being built in Brendale will be the most advanced in Australia, creating more jobs for the Moreton Bay Region.

Roadworks to avoid in our region
News / Motoring
30 June 2026

Roadworks to avoid in our region

Here is a list of current and planned roadworks to help make your trips around the Moreton Bay Region a little easier.

Bursary boost for students
News / Education
30 June 2026

Bursary boost for students

Sitting outside North Lakes Library talking about becoming a doctor, you would never think North Lakes College year 12 student Sophie Khatib has a strong understanding of gender inequality.

Law aiming to melt ‘Iceman’
30 June 2026

Law aiming to melt ‘Iceman’

The Moreton Bay Region may have a new Australian champion this weekend when Deception Bay Boxing Club star Waylon Law climbs into the ring at Eatons Hill Hotel.