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

Major upgrade to popular playground
News / Local
24 July 2026

Major upgrade to popular playground

Work has begun on a major upgrade to the all-abilities playground at Leslie Patrick Park in Arana Hills, City of Moreton Bay. The eight-week project will improve accessibility for children with low or no vision and other sensory needs.

Ready for biggest clean-up
News / Local
24 July 2026

Ready for biggest clean-up

Hundreds of volunteers will pull on gloves at more than 30 sites on Sunday as the Moreton Bay region joins Clean Up Australia Day.

New $17.5m centre officially opens
News / Local
24 July 2026

New $17.5m centre officially opens

A new era in sport, recreation and youth development was ushered in yesterday with the official opening of a new PCYC in Caboolture.

$19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion build begins
News / Council
24 July 2026

$19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion build begins

Construction begins on the $19.5M Suttons Beach Pavilion in Redcliffe, featuring new facilities, ocean-view deck, dining options and landscaping.

Vinnies collection at Moreton Bay college
News / Local
24 July 2026

Vinnies collection at Moreton Bay college

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is bringing its popular formal event to Caboolture for the first time with every item under $50.

Gifts for unsung heroes
News / Local
24 July 2026

Gifts for unsung heroes

The “unpaid, unseen and unheard” work of carers is being recognised by a special program in the Moreton Bay region: The Josh Arieni Legacy.

New On Demand Service for Bribie
News / Local
24 July 2026

New On Demand Service for Bribie

Bribie residents are to get a new On Demand Transport service, with an experienced local operator to deliver the three-year trial.

Block “activated” for new homes
News / Local
24 July 2026

Block “activated” for new homes

Land has been unlocked for 250 new homes close to a major railway station in the Moreton Bay region.

Turning trash to trees with record result
News / Local
24 July 2026

Turning trash to trees with record result

Woodford Folk Festival 2025–26 saved a record-breaking 120,000 containers from landfill, smashing the previous year's collection of 90,000 containers.