Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 40 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 Moreton Bay for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Honouring the region’s remarkable women
News / Local
24 July 2026

Honouring the region’s remarkable women

Redcliffe’s most inspiring women have been unveiled as part of the Queensland Women’s Week (March 8-14) celebrations. State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley invited residents to nominate candidates through social media and her e-news.

Sound advice for healthy hearing
News / Local
24 July 2026

Sound advice for healthy hearing

Moreton Bay audiologist Erin Seamer urges early hearing checks during World Hearing Week, highlighting links to cognitive health and wellbeing.

Have your say and help shape Moreton Bay
News / Local
24 July 2026

Have your say and help shape Moreton Bay

Residents can help shape Moreton Bay through Council’s city-wide Moreton Says survey, now open until March 29.

“Serious solution” needed for rail crossings
News / Local
24 July 2026

“Serious solution” needed for rail crossings

Residents have taken fears over a Moreton Bay rail crossing at Mackie Rd, Narangba to the Council chamber saying the issue is “not new, not isolated and not improving”

Drugs, cash, firearms seized in Xray Upshot
News / Local
24 July 2026

Drugs, cash, firearms seized in Xray Upshot

Detectives from the Redcliffe Criminal Investigation Branch have charged 47 people on 498 offences, and seized drugs, cash and firearms during a five-month operation.

A lifetime in hockey: Jenny Heron
News / Local
24 July 2026

A lifetime in hockey: Jenny Heron

Technical officer Jenny honoured with an OAM in the 2026 Australia Day Awards for more than 60 years of service to women’s hockey.

Service to lifesaving: Lynda Barry
News / Local
24 July 2026

Service to lifesaving: Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry OAM, from Mango Hill, has been a life saver for 37 years – and has no plans to stop.

Father and daughter in tune at Tattoo show
News / Local
24 July 2026

Father and daughter in tune at Tattoo show

Father and daughter Bill and Imogen Barker perform together in the ADF band at the Royal Brisbane Military Tattoo, making it a proud family affair.

Moreton Bay resident “stunned” by huge lotto win
News / Local
24 July 2026

Moreton Bay resident “stunned” by huge lotto win

A Moreton Bay resident was “stunned” when their random lottery decision earned a life-changing $580,000 win.

Free tips on how to get ‘Redi’ for an emergency
News / Local
24 July 2026

Free tips on how to get ‘Redi’ for an emergency

Free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ workshops are coming to North Lakes and Redlands to help Moreton Bay residents prepare for extreme weather.