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

Lease deal for new hospital
News / Local
5 June 2026

Lease deal for new hospital

Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has been given a $1 per annum peppercorn lease to establish its new facility at Dakabin.

Australia-first trial in Moreton Bay

“Promising results” are being reported from a unique trial in Pine River trial using shellfish reefs to improve water quality.

RAYS gets $300,000 boost
News / Local
5 June 2026

RAYS gets $300,000 boost

Redcliffe Area Youth Space (RAYS) has received $300,000 as part of the State’s $50 million funding to combat youth crime and support at-risk young people.

Opening date plan for new centre
News / Local
5 June 2026

Opening date plan for new centre

A new medical centre is on track to open early next year in one of Moreton Bay’s fastest growing suburbs.

Golfers swing for sick kids
News / Local
5 June 2026

Golfers swing for sick kids

North Lakes golfers will be swinging for seriously ill children next month as part of X-Golf’s support for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Baby thrives in new unit
News / Local
5 June 2026

Baby thrives in new unit

Caboolture Hospital’s new neonatal unit has come the rescue of Clare, Josh and their premmie baby Finlay.

Sensors help flying foxes keep cool
News / Local
5 June 2026

Sensors help flying foxes keep cool

Next-gen sensors are helping Moreton Bay City Council and wildlife carers manage flying fox roosts as the region braces for a summer scorcher.

Free health hub opens in Moreton Bay

A new, free walk-in Women and Girls’ Health Hub has been officially opened in Caboolture.

Helping those doing it tough
5 June 2026

Helping those doing it tough

Caboolture Pool and Fitness has teamed up with members and guests to collect essential items for those doing it tough.

14 arrested in police operation
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5 June 2026

14 arrested in police operation

Operation Streetsweeper has led to 14 arrests on 19 warrants resulting in 17 fresh charges in the Moreton police district.