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

Supporting our community with cash
News / Council
30 June 2026

Supporting our community with cash

Twenty-eight clubs and organisations from across the Moreton Bay Region have shared more than $75,000 in the Local Community Support Grants for 2020-21.

Why Makenzi’s speaking to the world
News / Education
30 June 2026

Why Makenzi’s speaking to the world

Makenzi Goodwin’s passion for performing has led the Mango Hill teenager to a new global audience in the World Monologue Games.

Tower-ing changes to our region’s skyline
30 June 2026

Tower-ing changes to our region’s skyline

The historic King Street Water Tower in Caboolture has joined the region’s growing gallery of public artwork through Unitywater’s Community Artwork Program.

Back to the future – the man shaping The Mill
News / Education
30 June 2026

Back to the future – the man shaping The Mill

Nigel Chamier is no stranger to challenges in fact he thrives on them - and as Chair of the first MILLovate Board of Governors faces one of the biggest in the Moreton Bay Region.

Reality check for welding students
News / Education
30 June 2026

Reality check for welding students

School students have been given hands-on welding experience using the latest 3D reality welding simulators at TAFE Queensland’s Caboolture campus.

Students dig deep to help residents
30 June 2026

Students dig deep to help residents

Students at St Columban’s College have helped replace a treasured part of the Bolton Clarke Fernhill aged care community in Caboolture – a mango tree.

Care team harvests state award
30 June 2026

Care team harvests state award

The Let’s Dig In therapeutic gardening team, at Bolton Clarke Inverpine in Murrumba Downs, is celebrating after winning the Queensland Team category of the Leading Aged Services Australia Awards for Excellence.

Final countdown for J2J teams
30 June 2026

Final countdown for J2J teams

There are just three days left for teams of 10 or more to register for the Jetty 2 Jetty (J2J) Fun Run – and receive a 10 per cent discount.

11 major projects in 10 months
30 June 2026

11 major projects in 10 months

Moreton Bay Regional Council has scores of building projects it’s scheduled to complete this financial year. Here are 11, from all corners of the region, for everyone from children and families to sports clubs and motorists.

Moreton Bay pool price freeze for 12 months
News / Outdoors
30 June 2026

Moreton Bay pool price freeze for 12 months

Entry prices at the Moreton Bay Region’s swimming pools are being frozen for the next 12 months.