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

14 arrested in police operation
News / Local
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.

Funding boost for CCTV network
News / Local
5 June 2026

Funding boost for CCTV network

More CCTV infrastructure is coming to City of Moreton Bay after $1.5 million in Federal Government funding secured.

First families moving in
News / Local
5 June 2026

First families moving in

Families lead the charge in Moreton Bay’s housing market, according to new research, which comes Kinma Valley welcomes its first residents.

New GP clinic set to open
News / Local
5 June 2026

New GP clinic set to open

A new membership-based GP group is expanding, with Moreton Bay to get one of two new medical clinics by the end of this year.

Cash boost for Little Athletics clubs
News / Local
5 June 2026

Cash boost for Little Athletics clubs

Little Athletics centres in Dayboro and Deception Bay are racing into the new season with more than $9000 in grants.

Shaping future with flying taxis
News / Local
5 June 2026

Shaping future with flying taxis

Self-flying air taxis, bay cats and high-capacity metros are part of City of Moreton Bay’s bold push to “shape a nation-leading” future for its booming population.

$15 million boost for wildlife hospital
News / Local
5 June 2026

$15 million boost for wildlife hospital

A dedicated wildlife hospital will be built in the City of Moreton Bay, with $15 million funding confirmed today for the critical project.

Bella helping break the mould
News / Local
5 June 2026

Bella helping break the mould

Size is no barrier for Narangba’s Bella Sansom. Despite having the build of a runner, she is taking on Australia’s best in two ‘strength’ events.

New housing complex opens
News / Local
5 June 2026

New housing complex opens

A new social and affordable housing complex has been officially opened in Redcliffe - and more are on the way.

Key changes for highway upgrade
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5 June 2026

Key changes for highway upgrade

Motorists and pedestrians are being warned of changes to Dohles Rock Rd as part of the Bruce Highway upgrade.