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

Healthy and Active Moreton program returns
News / Council
30 June 2026

Healthy and Active Moreton program returns

Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Healthy and Active Moreton program is kicking off again for those keen to get moving after COVID-19 isolation.

Clubs tackling their greatest opponents
30 June 2026

Clubs tackling their greatest opponents

Competitive matches will restart in many sports this weekend but behind the scenes, Moreton Bay Region’s not-for-profit clubs still face major challenges.

Why our football clubs are ‘Over the Moon’
30 June 2026

Why our football clubs are ‘Over the Moon’

The Moreton Bay region’s top football clubs are literally ‘over the Moon’ with the message Brisbane Roar’s new coach brings to the job.

Couple stunned by lucky lotteries win
30 June 2026

Couple stunned by lucky lotteries win

A Caboolture couple has admitted winning the latest Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw left them unable to cook dinner or sleep.

Where you can find ‘treasure’ in Moreton Bay region
News / Council
30 June 2026

Where you can find ‘treasure’ in Moreton Bay region

Moreton Bay region’s Treasure Island sheds have reopened at Dayboro, Samford and Mt Nebo dumps.

$30 million boost for Moreton Bay’s motorists
30 June 2026

$30 million boost for Moreton Bay’s motorists

Diamond days are on the way for motorists in the Moreton Bay region with a $30 million upgrade planned at the congested Gympie Arterial Road and Strathpine Road interchange

Meet USC graduate helping shape Moreton Bay region’s future
News / Education
30 June 2026

Meet USC graduate helping shape Moreton Bay region’s future

Mitch Tilly is turning to lessons learned in Nepal and India as part of his work on developments which will be “defining moments” in the history of Moreton Bay Region.

Making a Marc on new $5.5 million Redcliffe Art gallery
30 June 2026

Making a Marc on new $5.5 million Redcliffe Art gallery

Redcliffe’s new $5.5 million art gallery has turned to one of the Moreton Bay region’s oldest and most prolific artists ahead of its official opening.

Mystery over a magical addition to Deception Bay
30 June 2026

Mystery over a magical addition to Deception Bay

As if by magic, Fairy Way has officially become part of the Moreton Bay Region. Seemingly without warning, a sign has been put up in Deception Bay marking the Fairy Way of Moreton Bay Community Rocks.

How Raw Power meals is feeding World Gym demand
30 June 2026

How Raw Power meals is feeding World Gym demand

Justin Bellas has been on an amazing rollercoaster ride at World Gym Burpengary for the past three months – and it is showing no signs of slowing down.